Nagoya Protocol comes into force

The biodiversity protection pact will ensure that benefits of natural resources and their commercial derivatives are shared with local communities

Green clearance test for NDA

Environment ministry approves proposals for 176 eco-sensitive zones

According to the government, only 15 notifications were issued between 2006 and the middle of 2014

Environment ministry issues fresh notice on demarcation of eco-sensitive zones in Western Ghats

An extension of 60 days has been given to Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu to submit recommendations on their areas of the Western Ghats 

India’s environment dealt a double blow by NDA government

Small coal mining projects have been exempted from public hearings; moratorium on expansion of industries in critically polluted areas has been lifted

France backs India's solar alliance to fight climate change

'To embrace more renewable energy initiatives, India will need greater financial and technology support ' 

Developing countries need carbon space, says Javadekar

Environment minister hopes that the new climate deal will be fair and just to underdeveloped and developing countries

India announces 8 new observatories to study the impacts of climate change

The observatories will conduct research on the impact of climate change on bird populations, freshwater lakes in the Himalayan region, movement …

An evening in Paris

Over two weeks and two extra days, the Paris climate conference delivered everything the world expected. Impassioned speeches. Hectic, sleep-…

Wetland protection policy needs to be strengthened: Javadekar

On the occasion of World Wetlands Day, the Environment Minister reviews India's regulatory framework for wetlands

Plenty of Permits

Plant 10-15 trees to create oxygen banks: Javadekar

The minister was addressing students on the occasion of International Day of Forests

New E-waste rules announced

Compared to the E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011, these seem to be a welcome change.

New hazardous waste rules recognise it as a resource for recovery and reuse

Rules environment & industry-friendly, says Prakash Javadekar

BASIC group emphasises raising pre-2020 ambition and implementation of Paris Agreement

This is the first meeting since the Paris Summit in December 2015

Rhesus macaque declared vermin in Himachal Pradesh

Minister Maneka Gandhi has criticised the environment ministry's recent decisions to declare some animals as vermin

Post-Paris: climate realpolitik

India needs a new narrative, a new strategy and new allies

Report card: Environmental governance under NDA government

The government has stepped up action on environmental concerns such as pollution, but retains a myopic view of natural resource management and …

Gas-based two wheelers launched to curb air pollution

As per the idle emission test, the hydrocarbon emissions from CNG retrofitted two-wheelers are 75 per cent lesser as compared to their petrol-…

Draft amendment to Forest Act: Javadekar denies, but different pictures at states

Forest department of Telangana has held consultations to amend its forest Act

Freedom from single-use plastics: A dream or an achievable target?

After Modi in his August 15 address appealed to make India free from single-use plastics, the country now needs a robust roadmap to weed it out

UNCCD CoP: India still unclear about its degradation target

Prakash Javadekar quotes target figure substantially less than that decided by his ministry

Govt committed to giving land titles to eligible forest dwellers: Javadekar

He also defended the Centre’s role in the case questioning the FRA’s validity

Government withdraws proposed changes to Indian Forest Act

Minister Prakash Javadekar said draft created misconception among people

Javadekar says no link between air pollution and health, dumps ICMR study

However, MPs across party lines say there are pan-India ramifications