As 2019 came to a close, the Government of India released the biennial India State of Forest Report (ISFR). On this occasion, it patted itself on its back for increasingContinue Reading
In August this year, the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act, 2016 has come into force. This act provides for setting up Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) atContinue Reading
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, launched PARIVESH (Pro-Active and Responsive facilitation by Interactive, Virtuous and Environmental Single-window Hub) on the occasion of World Biofuel Day. PARIVESH is a Single-WindowContinue Reading
Unable to improve its air quality, protect its biodiversity, and cut its greenhouse gas emissions, India–say all available data–stands today at the bottom of the Global Environment Performance Index (EPI)Continue Reading
According to the UN, forests and trees store carbon, which helps mitigate the impacts of climate change in and around urban areas. As well as, trees improve the local climate,Continue Reading
In a landmark judgment in Assam which could have a positive impact on the acute problem of rhino poaching in the state, a fast track court on wildlife crimes onContinue Reading
