Himalayas: the agenda for development and environment

We need to think about a pan-Himalayan development strategy which is based on the region's natural resources, culture and traditional knowledge

SC order likely to stall only proposed hydel projects in Uttarakhand

What happens to those that are under construction or have already obtained green clearances?

Green tribunal halts tree felling for Alaknanda-Badrinath hydropower project

Bench says no tree can be felled without prior permission of tribunal

Sri Lanka commissions first solar power plant

Will provide electricity to 3,000 rural families

Villagers in Himachal Pradesh block hydel project

Environment ministry creates a record in forestland diversion

A new study by Centre for Science and Environment slams system of green clearances

World Bank won't fund Luhri hydropower project in Himachal

Move to withdraw US $ 650 million follows inspection and review by USAID of environmental and social impacts of the project

Uttarakhand disaster was result of extreme rains and haphazard development: report

National Institute of Disaster Management suggests guidelines and action plans for development activities after compilation of comprehensive data

Bad for people, bad for environment

A new study by Centre for Science and Environment slams system of green clearances

SMALL BUT POWERFUL

With elections over, Dibang hydro project powers on in Arunachal Pradesh

Voters feel BJP has backtracked on poll promise of addressing their concerns about the impact of big dams

Murdering the Mekong river

The Lao and Thai governments plan to build mainstream dams and irrigation take offs on the river. This will convert this mighty waterway into …

Non-profits organise conference to draw up a national river charter

Former environment minister, Jairam Ramesh, criticises Modi government for diluting environment regulations

Rehabilitation of Uttarakhand disaster-affected top priority for new chief minister

People displaced by floods and landslides last summer spent harsh winter months in makeshift tents

Uttarakhand's hydel projects need urgent review

Projects under way do not take into account ecological impact on the Himalayas and the rivers

Environmental fallout of cooperation

Whether energy cooperation will benefit the environment or create problems in South Asia depends largely on whether hydropower is considered …