This document prepared by Gandhi Peace Foundation, is a blueprint of the Himalayan People's Manifesto. The manifesto has been brought out with the help of various documents prepared by various people and organisations at different times. It will be finalised by the next Himalayan Day on September 9, 2011.

The Yamuna River, which flows through the heart of India’s capital city, is one of the holiest rivers in Hindu mythology. It’s also one of the most polluted rivers in the world, absorbing more than 200 million gallons of sewage from the city each day.

Presentation by Sunita Narain, Director of Centre for Science and Environment at the Plenary session of World Water Week at Stockholm on September 6, 2010. Focuses on decentralized wastewater management and says that localisation is the key &  calls for affordable and sustainable approaches to waste management.

The Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) submitted by non-Annex I country Parties to the UNFCCC had an initial deadline of 31st of January but are continuing to be submitted. There have now been 43 submissions and 28 of these make direct reference to the transport sector. The Bridging the Gap Initiative has analysed these submissions from a transport perspective.

The India launch of IEA

A Government of India expert committee has suggested that India

This comprehensive and analytical review of the iron ore mining industry of Goa by NCAER focuses on the economic, social and environmental impact of this industry on the state.

This draft of the India Air Quality Profile 2010 prepared by Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities presents state of air quality in the Indian cities and focuses on the role of stakeholders and legal framework for air quality management system.

This recent ADB paper estimates the need for infrastructure investment, including energy, transport, telecommunications, water, and sanitation during 2010-2020, in order to meet growing demands for services and facilitate further rapid growth in the region. It shows that developing countries in Asia require financing of US$776 billion per year for national (US$747 billion) and regional (US$29 billion) infrastructure during 2010-2020 to meet growing demand.

A new guide on the sustainable use of woodfuel resources and sustainable production of charcoal published by FAO. It outlines global woodfuel use and supply, reviews existing criteria & indicators systems and highlights institutional frameworks needed to ensure sustainable woodfuel use.