Mining activities around protected areas
The Supreme Court (SC) has recently reiterated its 2023 ruling to halt all mining activities within a 1-Km radius of
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a study conducted to figure out the impact of a proposed project on the environment.
Wildlife Protection Act 1972
Wildlife Protection Act 1972 is an Act of Indian Parliament that aims to safeguard the diverse flora and fauna of
World Wildlife Crime Report (WWCR)-2024
The 3rd edition of the World Wildlife Crime Report (WWCR)-2024 was released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and
Illegal Mining of Aravalli Range
The Supreme Court has prohibited Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi from granting new mining leases in the Aravalli Range. About
Ganga: Illegal floodplain encroachment
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently noted that the floodplain of the Ganga in Kanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, is
National Green Tribunal
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a dedicated court for environmental issues, established in India in 2010. It aims to
Right to be free from Climate Change
Right to Be Free from Climate Change impacts was affirmed by the Supreme Court, highlighting Articles 14 and 21 of
Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024
The Ministry of Environment recently notified the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024 for regulations concerning the transfer and
New rules for captive elephant mobility
The Central government has introduced the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, to liberalize regulations governing the transfer of