Water Resources

SC concerned over vanishing wetlands in Bengaluru

The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over vanishing wetlands in the country, including in Bengaluru, and asked the Centre to explain the “huge amount” of money spent on various works rel

Publication Date: 
21/07/2017
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Bangalore (T), Wetlands, Supreme Court, Floods, Water Resources
Water Resources

SC pulls up Centre for defying wetlands order

The Supreme Court on Thursday blasted the Centre for not complying with its order to frame rules for preservation of wetlands and warned that it would put the environment secretary behind bars if t

Publication Date: 
14/07/2017
Times Of India (New Delhi)
Tags:
Wetlands, Supreme Court, Environmentalists, Regulations, Flood Control, Water Resources
Water Resources

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding construction in water bodies, Sangareddy District, Telangana, 07/07/2017

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone, Chennai) in the matter of Human Rights & Consumer Protection Cell Trust Vs The State of Telangana & Others dated 07/07/2017 regarding construction in water bodies in Survey Nos.213 and 214 of Kanukunta (small pond) of Ramachandrapuram Village, Medak District (presently Sangareddy District), Telangana State.

Judgement Date: 
07/07/2017
Tags:
Water Resources, Telangana, Wetlands, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Medak
Water Resources

Integrating multiple wetland values into decision-making

The Ramsar Convention recognizes the interdependence of people on wetlands for their important economic, cultural, scientific and recreational values.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2017
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
Tags:
Wetlands, Chilka, Lakes, India, Ecosystem Services, Biodiversity, Ramsar Convention
Water Resources

Wetlands for disaster risk reduction: effective choices for resilient communities

Degradation of wetlands reduces resilience against water-related hazards such as floods, droughts and storm surges.

Publication Date: 
01/07/2017
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
Tags:
Wetlands, Natural Disasters, Disaster Management, Floods, Droughts, Ramsar Convention
Forests

Uganda: Lands Committee Detains Jinja Town Clerk Over Forest Reserve

Jinja — The Commission of Inquiry intoLand Matters has ordered the detention of the Assistant Town Clerk of Kimaka-Mpumudde Division in Jinja Municipality for allegedly withholding information rega

Publication Date: 
29/06/2017
All Africa
Tags:
Forests, Land Acquisition, Uganda, Wetlands, Land, Africa
Water Resources

Ministry of Environment, FAO sign agreement for sustainable management of wetland resources

The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) on Tuesday, signed a Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) for enhan

Publication Date: 
29/06/2017
Ghana Business News
Tags:
Water Resources, Wetlands, Ghana, FAO, Nutrition, Food Security, Africa, Water Pollution, Drainage
Water Pollution

Uganda: Govt Fears Fish Export Ban Over Pollution

Kampala — The next time you buy fish from the market it might contain harmful traces of mercury, the environmental watchdog, National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has warned in a new rep

Publication Date: 
28/06/2017
All Africa
Tags:
Water Pollution, Fisheries, Uganda, Mercury, Heavy Metals, Health Effects, Africa, Wetlands
Water Resources

Construction on wetlands ramps up water stress in Zimbabwe

HARARE, June 27 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Unspooling the rope tied to a metal bucket, Shylet Nhari listens to the repeated clangs of the tin striking the walls of the well as her bucket makes

Publication Date: 
27/06/2017
Thompson Reuters Foundation (TRUST)
Tags:
Water Resources, Wetlands, Zimbabwe, Urbanisation, Drinking Water Scarcity, Drinking Water, Groundwater, Africa
Forests

State wants 4.98L ha dropped from deemed forest list

The state Cabinet on Thursday gave its approval for filing an affidavit before the Supreme Court, seeking that 4.98 lakh hectares be dropped from the deemed forest classification.

Publication Date: 
23/06/2017
Deccan Herald (Bangalore)
Tags:
Karnataka, Forests, Trees, Wetlands, Supreme Court

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