Water Pollution

Affidavit filed before the NGT by the Department of Environment, Tamil Nadu on raw sewage disposal in Korattur, Ambathur, Madhavaram, Peerknkaranai and Adambakkam lakes, Tamil Nadu, 12/01/2021

Counter affidavit filed by the Department of Environment, Tamil Nadu dated 12/01/2021.

The matter dealt with allegations of raw sewage encroachments in Korattur, Ambathur, Madhavaram, Peerknkaranai and Adambakkam lakes.

Judgement Date: 
12/01/2021
Tags:
Lake Pollution, Sewage Pollution, Chennai, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Tamil Nadu, Waste Disposal, Wetlands
Environment

Growing green business investments in Asia and the Pacific: trends and opportunities

This paper discusses the opportunities and challenges for green businesses in Asia and the Pacific. It also identifies the market motivations, regulatory and nonregulatory mechanisms, and implications for companies. The imperative for green businesses is growing in the region.

Publication Date: 
01/12/2020
Asian Development Bank
Tags:
Environment, Finance, Ecotourism, Wetlands, Biodiversity, India, Asia
Industry

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding factory of MRF in village Tisk, Usgao, Goa, 24/09/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Kashinath Shetye & Others Vs Chief Secretary State of Goa & Others dated 24/09/2020.

Judgement Date: 
24/09/2020
Tags:
Industry, Goa, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Wetlands, Rivers
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of waste in the wetlands of Jammu & Kashmir, 27/08/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Raja Muzaffar Bhat Vs State of Jammu and Kashmir & Others dated 27/08/2020. The issue for consideration is prevention of unscientific dumping of waste and encroachment of Hokersar Wetland, Wular Lake and Kreentchoo-Chandhara Wetland in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Judgement Date: 
27/08/2020
Tags:
Wetlands, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Disposal, Water Pollution, India, Jammu & Kashmir
Water Pollution

Response by Raja Muzaffar Bhat to the Joint Committee report on dumping of waste in and around Hokersar and Wullar lake, Jammu & Kashmir, 26/08/2020

Response on behalf of Raja Muzaffar Bhat in response to the factual and action taken report of December 8, 2019 and progress report of August 18, 2020 filed by the Joint Committee constituted by the Government of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir under the Chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir.

The matter related to dumping of waste in and around Hokersar and Wullar wetland.

Judgement Date: 
26/08/2020
Tags:
Wetlands, Hokersar, Wular, Lake Pollution, Waste Disposal, Sewage Pollution, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Waste Management, Municipal Solid Waste, Municipal Corporations, Jammu & Kashmir
Water Resources

People’s Republic of China: Qingdao Water Resources and Wetland Protection Project

The project was designed to support the government’s efforts to address the pollution and water management issues of its marine ecosystems. The Qingdao municipal government in Shandong Province started the preparation of a new development strategy of “embracing bay development, surrounding bay protection” in 2008.

Publication Date: 
26/08/2020
Asian Development Bank
Tags:
China, Water Resources, Wetlands, Water Management, Marine Ecosystems
Water Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding dumping of municipal solid waste in Wullar lake, Baramulla district, Jammu & Kashmir, 08/07/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Raja Muzzaffar Bhat Vs U.T. of Jammu & Kashmir dated 08/07/2020. Grievance in the application was that there was dumping of municipal solid waste in Wullar lake around Ningli Tarzoo in Baramulla district in Jammu & Kashmir. The lake in question is a wetland and a Ramsar site and thus an eco-sensitive area.

Judgement Date: 
08/07/2020
Tags:
Lake Pollution, Baramula (D), Waste Disposal, Wetlands, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Water Resources

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding holding of mud car rallies in wetlands of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 25/06/2020

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rashid Noor Khan Vs State of Madhya Pradesh dated 25/06/2020 regarding allegation of a mud car rally by a sports group called ‘Bhopal Rally Championship’ being organised illegally in the Bhoj wetland (Upper Lake) of Bhopal.

Judgement Date: 
25/06/2020
Tags:
Wetlands, Bhopal, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Madhya Pradesh
Water Resources

UN-Water input on Freshwater-Biodiversity Linkages: Response to the Zero-Draft Document from the Open-Ended Working Group on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework

Freshwater ecosystems host exceptional biodiversity: covering less than 1% of the Earth's surface, they harbour more than 10% of all species. Despite their critical importance, the biodiversity crisis impacts freshwater ecosystems most significantly out of all ecosystems.

Publication Date: 
14/02/2020
UN Water
Tags:
Biodiversity, Global, Freshwater Ecosystems, Wetlands, Convention On Biological Diversity (CBD), UN
Water Resources

Report on mud car rallies, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 27/01/2020

Inspection report by the Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) dated 27/01/2020. Compliance of National Green Tribunal order dated October 22, 2019 in case no. 832/2019. The matter related to holding of mud car rally illegally in the Bhoj wetland (Upper Lake) of Bhopal by a sports group called 'Bhopal Rally Championship'.

Judgement Date: 
27/01/2020
Tags:
Wetlands, Bhopal, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Ecology, Madhya Pradesh, State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), Biodiversity

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