Programs for Mangrove Forest Restoration
Mangrove forests play a crucial role in carbon storage, serving as breeding grounds for marine biodiversity and supporting global fish populations. The Government has implemented various measures to protect and enhance mangrove forests.
Climate Conference 2024 Focuses on Innovation in Green Finance
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, organized the Climate Conference 2024 with the theme "Decoding the Green Transition for India." The conference aimed to mobilize financial resources and technical capabilities.
GRAP Sub-Committee decided to revoke Stage-III in the entire NCR
Keeping in view the disruptive nature of restrictions under Stage-III of GRAP impacting a large number of stakeholders and public as well as considering the significant improve in the AQI of Delhi, it is decided to revoke Stage-III of GRAP in the entire NCR.
India Hosts First National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management
Sustainable coastal management is a crucial step for the protection of marine and coastal biodiversity, as well as the communities that depend on these areas. The first-ever two-day National Conference on Sustainable Coastal Management was inaugurated in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, aimed at protecting India's coastal areas and their inhabitants from the adverse impacts of climate change.
Companies to Collect Used Batteries from Customers Under New Government Initiative
The central government’s new initiative will benefit all stakeholders while also strengthening the circular economy. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a notification related to Battery Waste Management, 2022, under which manufacturers will be required to collect used batteries from customers.
India Now Has the Highest Number of Ramsar Sites in Asia
India has become the country with the highest number of Ramsar Sites in Asia after adding 11 new wetlands to the list in a single month. With this addition, the total number of Ramsar Sites in India has risen to 75. India now leads Asia in the number of Ramsar Sites, with only two other countries in the region having more than 50 such sites.
Central Government Aims to Integrate Recycling Industry into the Mainstream
Recycling e-waste will not only benefit the environment but also the industries involved in this sector. The government has taken several key steps to promote the recycling of e-waste (electrical and electronic waste), with the E-Waste Management Rules being one of the most significant initiatives.
India Adds 10 More Wetlands to Ramsar Sites for Environmental Conservation
In a significant move towards environmental conservation, India has added 10 more wetlands to the Ramsar Sites list, bringing the total number of Ramsar Sites in the country to 64. These wetlands now span across approximately 250,361 hectares.
Project Cheetah: India to Bring Cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa
Under "Project Cheetah," 8 to 10 cheetahs will be brought to India from Namibia and South Africa. The initiative aims to boost biodiversity in the country, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and Indian Oil.
Air Pollution to be Controlled through the National Clean Air Program
The National Clean Air Program (NCAP) has a strong potential to improve air quality in cities. Its monitoring is being carried out by committees formed at both the central and state levels.The central government launched the 'National Clean Air Program' to control the growing air pollution in cities. Under this program, a long-term strategy has been developed at the national level.
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