A ban has been proposed on the setting up of special economic zones (SEZ) on land in tribal areas and agricultural land. A meeting today between rural development minister Jairam Ramesh and unofficial members of the National Council of Land Reforms (NCLR) also suggested that homeless rural people should be given homestead land. http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120627/jsp/nation/story_15662405.jsp#.T-roxhce764
To preserve the environment and adapt to climate change, alliances must be made with communities of local people with a view to educating, rather than dictating to them. This is the maxim upheld by Ángel Quirós, a marine biologist and head of Los Caimanes National Park, a protected area that is economically and environmentally … Continue reading
The Kiriwong community in southern Thailand is confident of handling climate change, thanks to lessons learned from a natural disaster that hit its village 25 years ago. In 1988, a massive landslide triggered by floodwaters cascading down from southern Thailand’s high mountains hit the foothills where the Kiriwong village of about 400 habitants was … Continue reading
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/Climate-change-adversely-affecting-agriculture/articleshow/14218321.cms JAIPUR: Climate change, the greatest global challenge, is already a reality for the farmers of Rajasthan. It is increasing the pressure on already scarce resources and if proper measures are not taken, migration towards the cities will soon reach new heights. According to the Rajasthan State Action Plan on Climate Change (RAPCC) report by the … Continue reading
India‘s marine fisheries are in a state of crisis, despite official statements that there is still scope or fish landings to increase. 90% of India’s fish resources are at or above maximum sustainable levels of exploitation. This report builds on existing arguments and makes a strong case for a range of measures to be implemented at … Continue reading
Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) proposes to set up a separate cell for climate change. Perhaps it would be the only civic body in the country to do so when ever that happens in the next few days. Informatively, the inspiration for this can be found in Gujarat government’s decision to have a separate department … Continue reading
The climate change in northern India is likely to have a severely detrimental impact on the productivity of wheat, the prime crop in Punjab, which is likely to go down by over 8% by 2035. Temperature in the state is expected to go up by over 1.5 degree Celcius, than that is being experienced in … Continue reading
Global warming and climate change have gone beyond being just catchphrases in large parts of India. But the people, especially in the interiors, are striking back – adapting, altering and improvising to beat back the assault. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/sunday-toi/special-report/Fending-off-the-climate-attack/articleshow/13543302.cms
Common man on the streets could be seen discussing two issues prominently all over the state – the rising temperature and poor power situation – but the issues are no longer only a matter of concern for the lay man as experts have become concerned over the situation. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Climate-change-concerns-experts/articleshow/13580896.cms
A dangerous definition The parliamentary standing committee on rural development has recommended a tightening of the definition of “public purpose” in the Land Bill to include land acquisition for most purposes. The parliamentary standing committee on rural development has recommended a tightening of the definition of “public purpose” in the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill … Continue reading
