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Floating solar gains importance as land resources in India shrink
News this fortnight Posted on 03 Sep, 2023 09:09 PM

Floating solar projects gain importance with shrinking land resources in India

Floating solar. Far Niente vineyard in Napa Valley, California. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: Solarwriter via Wikimedia Commons)
India releases the 'FloodWatch' app to provide real-time flood updates
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 01 Sep, 2023 09:40 AM

India releases the 'FloodWatch' app to provide real-time flood updates

App indicates current risk of floods in India (Image: Rajeshlipantd, Wikimedia Commons)
India Sand Watch platform launched to monitor sandmining in India
News this fortnight Posted on 16 Aug, 2023 05:27 AM

Technology and activism join hands to monitor sandmining in India

A West Bengal-based non-profit organisation has launched a new platform ­– India Sand Watch that aims at monitoring  legal and illegal sand mining operations in the country.

Sandmining near the Kaveri near Karur (Image Source: P Jeganathan via Wikimedia Commons)
Indian biodiversity regulation changes may enable exploitation
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 15 Aug, 2023 11:02 AM

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.

The recent modifications to the Biodiversity Act exempts practitioners of many traditional Indian remedies from licensing and benefit-sharing obligations (Image: Tjiho, Pixabay)
Odisha village tackles cyclones by planting mangroves
News this fortnight Posted on 02 Aug, 2023 02:55 AM

Odisha village tackles cyclones by growing mangrove forests

Mangrove forests, Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha. Image for representation purposes only. (Image Source: Shubhamg81095 via Wikimedia Commons)
India's updated ESG reporting format and rules
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 31 Jul, 2023 11:51 AM

India’s updated sustainability reporting format and rules for ESG ratings providers

India has rigorous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure norms (Image: WallpaperFlare)
Technology aids safety of Kerala fisherfolk during monsoons
News updates this fortnight Posted on 17 Jul, 2023 10:14 AM

Communication technologies aid fisherfolk in Kerala to remain safe during the monsoons

Fishermen venturing out into the sea in Vizhinjham in Kerala (Image Source: India Water Portal)
NGT forms committee for submerging island protection policy in India
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 15 Jul, 2023 03:45 PM

NGT forms committee to frame policy to protect submerging islands in India

Committee to frame policy to protect islands (Image: PxFuel)
Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu sets an example by becoming water secure
News this fortnight Posted on 05 Jul, 2023 04:40 PM

Namkaal district of Tamil Nadu shows the way to successfully manage water scarcity

Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal district has successfully addressed its water scarcity challenges and become the second-best district in India in terms of groundwater availability according to the Union Jal Shakti Ministry’s annual ranking. 

Being water secure. Image for representation purposes only (Image Source: India Water Portal Flickr photos)
Environmentalists oppose Telangana marine park
Policy matters this fortnight Posted on 04 Jul, 2023 08:39 AM

Environmentalists petition HC against Telangana marine park plan; notice issued

HMDA’s proposal said that it will have over 300 species (Image: WallpaperFlare)
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