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Home Page Story Archived on February 22nd, 2010
BASIC Countries call for fast-tracking climate negotiation under UNFCCC
New Delhi, 24th January, 2010
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.
Home Page Story Archived on January 25th, 2010
India announces Expert Group on Low Carbon Economy
New Delhi, 7th January, 2010
India today announced an Expert Group to prepare a strategy for India as a low carbon economy. The group, constituted by the Planning Commission and headed by Shri Kirit Parikh, will submit an interim report by end-April 2010, and a final report by end-September 2010.
Home Page Story Archived on January 7th, 2010
India's Copenhagen campaign a success, Minister explains to Parliament
22nd December, 2009
The Minister for Environment & Forests, Mr. Jairam Ramesh, today made a suo moto statement in the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, on the proceedings of the COP-15 Summit at Copenhagen. He reiterated how India negotiated successfully from a position of strength and was recognized for its constructive approach. The Minister also announced that India would continue to aggressively advance its comprehensive domestic agenda to address climate change.
Home Page Story Archived on November 30, 2009
Delhi Statement on Global Cooperation on Climate Technology adopted
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.
Home Page Story Archived on December 22nd, 2009
India details its constructive position on Climate Change
3rd December, 2009
The Minister for Environment & Forests, Mr. Jairam Ramesh, today gave a detailed account on India’s position on climate change to Members of India’s lower house of Parliament, the Lok Sabha, following a lengthy 4 hour discussion on the subject. Mr. Ramesh emphasized that no country is as vulnerable to climate change as India, and that it has to take strong actions in its own self interest. He stressed on the need for greater domestic scientific assessment of the impact of climate change. He emphasized the need for a comprehensive and equitable global agreement, elucidated India’s non-negotiables, and declared India’s intention to reduce the emissions intensity of its GDP by 20-25% between the year 2005 and 2020.
Home Page Story Archived on December 3rd, 2009
Ministry releases Discussion Paper on State of Himalayan Glaciers
9th November, 2009
A Discussion Paper on the state of Himalayan Glaciers, prepared by Mr V K Raina, ex Deputy Director of GSI, was released today by the Minister for Environment & Forests, Mr Jairam Ramesh. The Paper presents a detailed historical review of the research to date spanning more than 50 years, and includes a perspective on the impact of climate change on the glaciers. The Ministry invites comments on the Paper.
Home Page Story Archived on November 20, 2009
India's Forest and Tree Cover
Contribution as a Carbon Sink
India's forests and tree cover accounts for 23.4% of its geographical area. India's forests help sustain the livelihoods of over 200 million citizens and also serve as a major carbon sink. This publication provides a valuable snapshot of the value of carbon stored in India's forests, and the extent of emissions that this helps neutralise.
 
Home Page Story Archived on February 22nd, 2010
Delhi Statement on Global Cooperation on Climate Technology adopted
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.
Home Page Story Archived on February 4th, 2010
India launches International Year of Biodiversity, to host “Rio+20” Summit
4th January, 2010
India today launched a calendar of events to mark the International Year of Biodiversity (IYB) to raise awareness about the underlying threats to and the need for biodiversity conservation. India will be hosting the eleventh COP to the CBD in October 2012 in New Delhi, that will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Rio Earth Summit.
Home Page Story Archived on December 24th, 2009
India State of Forest Report 2009 shows further increase in forest cover
30th November, 2009
The India State of Forest Report. prepared by the Forest Survey of India, was released today by Dr Vijay Kelkar, Chairman, Thirteenth Finance Commission, Dr Kasturirangan, Member, Planning Commission, and Mr Jairam Ramesh, Minister for Environment & Forests. The Report estimates that India's forest and tree cover in 2007 is 78.37 million ha (23.84% of India's geographical area). This is an increase over the previous assessment. The Report, the eleventh edition in a biennial series, has a number of methodological improvements over previous editions.
Home Page Story Archived on November 09, 2009
Delhi becomes first Indian state to launch Action Plan on Climate Change
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.
Home Page Story Archived on October 21, 2009
State of Environment and Water Quality
Status Paper on River Ganga
The Ganga River Basin enjoys a place of great significance in our country. This Report provides a comprehensive insight into the course and nature of the river while putting forth an action plan to tackle the challenges faced in the management of the same.
Home Page Story Archived on October 07, 2009
Governance for Sustainable Himalayan Ecosystem (G-SHE)
Guidelines and Best Practices
The Himalayas are a unique natural asset and the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) forms the major share of this. This report presents a set of guidelines and best practices for the governance and sustainable management of the Himalayan ecosystem.
Report Press Release
Home Page Story Archived on November 06, 2009
South Asian Nations agree on major actions on environment, biodiversity and climate change
New Delhi, 20th October, 2009
The Environment Ministers of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) met in Delhi today and agreed on a Delhi Statement, agreeing on specific joint actions to further strengthen environmental governance, biodiversity conservation, and climate change cooperation. They also agreed to hold a joint side event on climate change, voicing the shared concerns of the Region at the COP-15 in Copenhagen.
Home Page Story Archived on October 21, 2009
India's National Environment Protection Authority (NEPA)
Discussion Paper
This Ministry discussion paper addresses the need for a new model of environmental governance in India which includes the creation of a NEPA. The document presents four design options and invites feedback from states, civil society and other stakeholders.
 
 
 
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