Reports and Documents

Higher pesticide residue levels in vegetables exported to Saudi Arabia - Question raised in Rajya Sabha, 05/02/2014.

Surrender of projects by SEZ developers - Question raised in Rajya Sabha,05/02/2014.

This report provides contextual insights that traditional perceptions of environmental sustainability in India need reconsideration. The report keeps a strict focus on global practices in environmental sustainability and throws light on initiatives undertaken by some of the largest retailers around the world.

Vide Notification G.S.R. 02 (E), dated January 02, 2014, Ministry of Environment and Forests has amended rules in respect of use of washed/blended or beneficiated coal with ash content not exceeding thirty four percent on quarterly average basis in Thermal Power Plants.

Letter to Planning Commission from Climate Parliament regarding Submission of an Expert Report on ‘Policy, Regulatory and Financial Initiatives to Augment Renewable Energy Deployment in India’ for implementation by the Planning Commission.

Letter to Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas from Climate Parliament regarding Submission of an Expert Report on ‘Policy, Regulatory and Financial Initiatives to Augment Renewable Energy Deployment in India’ for Implementation by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Letter to Ministry of Power from Climate Parliament regarding Submission of an Expert Report on ‘Policy, Regulatory and Financial Initiatives to Augment Renewable Energy Deployment in India’ for Implementation by the Ministry of Power.

Letter to Honourable Minister of New and Renewable Energy from Climate Parliament regarding Submission of an Expert Report on ‘Policy, Regulatory and Financial Initiatives to Augment Renewable Energy Deployment in India’ for Implementation by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Climate and energy scientists James Hansen, Ken Caldeira, Kerry Emanuel and Tom Wigley released this open letter calling on world leaders to support development of safer nuclear power systems.

In support of the UN International Year of Family Farming, Ramsar’s theme for World Wetlands Day 2014 is Wetlands and agriculture.