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Ministry to give renewed impetus to Science BASIC Countries call for fast-tracking climate negotiation under UNFCCC  
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The Minister of Environment & Forests today announced a series of measures to strengthen the scientific base underlying the activities of the Ministry including a global advisory network, a fellowship programme, an action plan for forestry sciences, a committee to revamp the scientific capacity in the Ministry, and a research programme on climate change. Announcing these initiatives, Minister Jairam Ramesh said, “This Ministry was conceived as a scientific ministry, a mission which has got somewhat diluted. With these initiatives, we aim to ensure that science is brought back into the mainstream of our work.”
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   India and Climate Change
6th January, 2010
A snapshot of recent initiatives being undertaken by India on Climate Change
23rd October, 2009
A two day high-level conference on "Climate Change: Technology Development and Transfer" hosted by India and UN-DESA successfully concluded today with the adoption of the Delhi Statement on Global Cooperation on Climate Technology. An international exhibition on climate technologies was also organised at the sidelines of the conference.
Delhi    Statement Chair's    Summary Proceedings    of the    Conference
New Delhi, 5th November, 2009
The National Capital Territory of Delhi has announced an action plan comprising 65 specific actions to address climate change as part of the State's development policy framework by 2012. Mr. Jairam Ramesh, India's Environment Minister and Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, Delhi's Chief Minister, jointly released this agenda, which is aligned with the country's National Action Plan on Climate Change.
Press Note Delhi Climate Change    Agenda
New Delhi, 21st October, 2009
India and China have signed an agreement to enhance cooperation on climate change between the two countries. A joint workshop was also held to discuss the National Action Plans of both countries on climate change.
Agreement Workshop    Presentations
Indian Network for Climate Change Assessment
India launches a comprehensive network for Climate Change Assessment.
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India's GHG Emissions Profile - Results of Climate Modelling Studies
This report presents the results of five rigorous modelling studies estimating India's GHG emissions profile. All studies show that India's emissions will remain very modest even two decades from today.
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India’s submissions to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
India is an active participant in international negotiations on climate change and has submitted several concrete proposals for action. This publication encapsulates the submissions made by India to the UNFCCC during 2008 and 2009.
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)
The National Action Plan on Climate Change identifies measures that promote India's development objectives while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change effectively.
 
The Ministers of the four BASIC Group countries - China, Brazil, South Africa and India - met in New Delhi today and called for an early resumption of the climate negotiations through the two negotiating groups - (AWG-LCA and the AWG-KP). They called for the early flow of the pledged $10bn by developed countries in 2010. The Ministers agreed to work closely on climate change negotiations and climate change science amongst themselves and with the G-77.
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NEW RELEASES
Decision regarding Bt Brinjal. Minister's Report & Annexures
Prime Minister reiterates India’s resolve to address climate change, 5th February, 2010
India's Communication to UNFCCC on domestic mitigation actions, 30th January 2010
Methane to Market Partnership Expo 2010
Proposed Amendments to the National Green Tribunal Bill 2009
National Wetland Conservation Programme, Revised Guidelines
Schedule of MOS(I/C) E&F's public consultation meetings on 'Bt Brinjal' in January 2010 to be organized through C.E.E.
Consideration of projects for environmental clearance based on Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index.
Minister of Environment & Forests visit Sundarbans. Ministry to enhance focus. - Press Release, 12th January, 2010
MoEF issues letter to Orissa Government regarding observance of forest rights before establishment of Integrated Steel Plant and Captive Port by POSCO India Pvt. Ltd.
Inviting comments on EIA Sector Specific Manuals prepared by ASCI & IL & FS Ecosmart Ltd.
Postponement of the 19th Meeting of the National Coastal Zone Management Authority. Meeting    Agenda
Minutes of the 17th Meeting of the Standing Committee of National Board for Wildlife(NBWL) held on 22nd December, 2009.
Speech of Mr. Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment & Forests, Government of India, at the High-Level Segment of the UN Climate Conference, Copenhagen 16 December 2009
Invitation of nominations for the Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award 2009
Invitation of nominations for the Rajiv Gandhi Wildlife Protection Award 2009
Press Statement on Bauxite Mining by the Orissa Mining Corporation (OMC) through Vedanta
World Bank Project on Coastal Zone. Executive Summary [Hindi & English], Draft Final Report
Winners of Essay Writing MoEF-WWF Prithvi Ratna Award
Intervention made by India's Environment Minister at the Pre-COP meeting at Copenhagen, November 16, 2009. View
Revised National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), 2009. Press Note, Notification
NAFRA Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, Draft Report. Volume - I, Volume - II
NAFRA Hydro Electric Project, Arunachal Pradesh, Executive Summary. Hindi, English
Committee constituted under the Chairmanship of Shri J.M. Mauskar, Additional Secretary, to examine the comments received on the proposed draft amendments issued vide S.O. 195(E) dated 19-01-2009 to EIA Notification, 2006. Office Memorandum, Report
Directives of Committee of Parliament on Official Language - releasing Advertisements Hindi-English bilingually or Hindi-English-Regional language trilingually.
Directives of Committee of Parliament on Official Language - organising Hindi workshops.
Office Memorandum on US Ship "Platinum -II", Dated November 9th, 2009
Writ Petition No. 13341/08 filed by Krishna Godavari Deltala Parirakshana Samithi, Bhimavaram, West Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh & Others Vs Union of India & Others - Report of the Sub Committee
Key Agencies Agree to Enhance Coordination on Wildlife Crime
18th Meeting of National Coastal Zone Management Authority (NCZMA) held on September 15th, 2009 - Agenda, Minutes of the Meeting
Report of the Central Technical Team on the Ship "Platinum-II" - Report, Annexures
New Policy on Expansion of Existing Ports and Initiation of New Projects along the Coastline - Press Release, Office Memorandum
 
State of Environment
Report-India 2009		   Annual Report 2008-2009
   
 
 
 
Short Film on Tigers in India:
courtesy Valmik Thapar and Koustabh Sharma
GEF video series
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Minister flags off Nationwide BT Brinjal Consultations
12th January, 2010
The Environment Minister, Mr. Jairam Ramesh chaired the first in a series of nationwide consultations on the issue of BT Brinjal at Kolkata. Organised by the MoEF and CEE this consultation aims at giving the public a forum where meaningful debate on the issue can take place before a final decision on the introduction of BT Brinjal is taken.
Introductory booklet on Bt Brinjal  
NTCA Launches Online Database on Tigers
6th January, 2010
The National Tiger Conservation Authority in association with TRAFFIC-India has launched an online tiger crime database. The website will also provide a compilation of authentic records on the mortality of tigers and other key wildlife species across India.
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National Noise Monitoring Network setup, Amendment to 'Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000' Notified
14th January, 2010
The Ministry of Environment & Forests has amendment the 'Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000' to make them more stringent. This includes the setting up of a 'National Noise Monitoring Network' across various cities.
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Blueprint for strengthening BSI and ZSI submitted to Ministry
5th January, 2010
A Task Force appointed by the Ministry and headed by Prof Madhav Gadgil has made far reaching recommendations for the strengthening of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) and the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). It is hoped that these recommendations, along with investments being made in the institutes' renewal, will enable them continue being at the cutting edge of India’s biodiversity taxonomy and conservation efforts.
Report submitted by Task Force  
Pollution Index for Major Industrial Clusters Released
New Delhi, 24th December, 2009
The Ministry and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) today released a study that for the first time calculates a Comprehensive Environmental Pollution Index (CEPI) for 88 key industrial clusters in India, using a series of objective criteria. Minister Jairam Ramesh, while releasing the report prepared by IIT Delhi, emphasized that the assessment must serve as a basis for enhanced and urgent action, especially in those clusters that are critically polluted.
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Indira Parayavaran Bhawan
19th November, 2009
Hon'ble Union Minster of Finance Shri Pranab Mukherjee laid the foundation stone for the proposed MoEF building - Indira Paryavaran Bhawan & launched a book titled 'Indira Gandhi on Environment & Forests' published by the Ministry of Enviornment & Forests.
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Rules, Orders and Notifications
Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009. English, Hindi
     
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