This policy update delves into the debates and discussions around the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023, seeking to shed light on whether it genuinely serves the purpose of forest preservation or if it inadvertently promotes forest destruction. By scrutinizing its provisions and their implications, we aim to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the act's effectiveness in achieving its conservation goals.
The theme of World Cities Day (October 31) this year was “Financing Sustainable Urban Future for All.”
Indian agriculture has focused primarily on maximising crop output levels over the last six decades or so, with limited or negligible attention to post-harvest management. As a result, development of efficient value chains for agricultural commodities remains muted, while that for by-products and crop residue is nearly non-existent. Furthermore, with increased pressure on the land to produce more crops in a year, it has become a practice to treat crop residue as waste and burn it for quick disposal.
The Himalayan region is anticipated to be vulnerable to the effects of climate change
In a world confronting urgent environmental issues, the need for individuals proficient in both environmental studies and public policy has reached unprecedented heights.
In the context of climate change events across the Indian subcontinent, the IMPRI Center for Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainable Development (CECCSD) at the IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, recently presented a transformative event. The six-week immersive online introductory certificate training course, titled "Understanding the Nuances of Climate Change in the Indian Subcontinent: Impact and Way Forward," unfolded on six consecutive Saturdays, spanning from August 5 to September 9, 2023. The sessions took place from 3 to 5 p.m. IST on the Zoom platform, offering a unique opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to delve into the complexities of climate change, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and South Asia.
. An Immersive Online Discussion Workshop on the Carrying Capacity of the Himalayas: A People-Centric Approach was organized by the Centre for Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development (CECCSD), IMPRI Impact and Policy Research Institute, New Delhi on October 9th, 2023. This discussion was part of the #WebPolicyTalks Series: The State of the Environment - #Planet Talks.
The chair for the program was Mr. Tikender Singh Panwar, a Senior Fellow at IMPRI and the Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla.