Delhi

Rajya Sabha passes Amendment Bill decriminalising water pollution offenses: Industry impetus or environmental concerns?

DPCC proposes penalising structures lacking operational rainwater harvesting systems in its NGT report

In accordance with regulations, structures over 100 square meters in Delhi are required to install rainwater harvesting systems, with non-compliance resulting in a 50% penalty on the monthly Delhi Jal Board bill.

Livelihoods India was initiated in 2010 as a national level initiative to bring together diverse stakeholders on a single platform to discuss critical issues that impede and afflict the livelihoods of the poor.

Challenges persist: Limited headway in reclaiming Southern Ridge despite NGT oversight for three years

Tamil Nadu’s initiative to enhance water policy and management: Updates expected by January

National Green Tribunal urges Coastal Zone Management Authorities to address rising sea levels and island submergence

Wetlands are valuable ecosystems and urban wetlands provide numerous ecosystem services ranging from food, water, habitat for plants and animals, climate regulation and flood control, tourism and recreation, and supportive services like nutrient recycling.

Arghyam is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and proactive leader to spearhead our efforts in shaping the national water agenda by engaging with senior government officials across ministries. In this pivotal role, you will drive our mission to influence policy, programs, and investments to create an enabling environment for solving India's water security challenges.

Arghyam is looking for a motivated, passionate, and hands-on leader to work with actors in the water ecosystem to enable the scale of solutions to solve the imminent water crisis amidst the climate challenge in India.

Changes in Indian biodiversity regulations might allow for exploitation

A bill passed last week by India's Parliament, according to legal experts and environmental activists, may increase commercial exploitation of the nation's ecosystems and hurt the populations who depend on them.