COASTAL PROTECTION
Centre sanctions Rs 21,253 crore to tackle Kerala's economic crisis
The move comes as Kerala grapples with various economic challenges, including salary delays for government employees and stalled development projects.
Over 50 pc of world's mangroves at risk of collapse, climate change leading factor: IUCN
Global mangrove assessment reveals over half at risk, 1 in 5 severely, due to climate change and threats like deforestation. IUCN's Red List used to measure health of ecosystems.
Kerala's coastal hamlets witness sea incursion; Orange alert warning remains in place
Kerala has experienced high tidal waves and intense sea incursions due to the 'Kallakkadal' phenomenon, which causes sudden sea swells causing rough waves in coastal areas. Houses have been damaged and roads have been flooded, forcing residents to shift to safer areas. The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has placed the southern coasts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu under Orange Alert warning for rough seas and sea surge due to extremely strong waves of 0.5 to 1.5 meters.
LS polls: Cong releases manifesto for Goa, promises environment protection, resumption of mining
Congress promises to protect Goa's environment, resume mining, and address corruption in Lok Sabha elections. BJP faces criticism for governance failures. Election dates set for May 7, results on June 4.
Vadhavan Mega Port gets green signal from Maharashtra coastal zone body
The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has given a go-ahead to the All-Weather Deep Draft Greenfield Vadhavan Mega Port. Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) is planning to develop this project through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB).
Expand SDGital Solutions: Leveraging DPI for global problem-solving
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) emerges as a crucial tool for solving complex global challenges. The Global Fishing Watch, a DPI platform, tracks illegal fishing, demonstrating how interoperable digital systems can address issues like biodiversity, climate, and food security. A G20 India report advocates for DPI's potential to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While DPI offers transformative solutions, challenges like inclusivity, data protection, and privacy concerns need addressing for its full benefits to be realized.
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15 years after 26/11, multi-layered protective 'kawach' secures Mumbai
The attacks, which virtually caught the Indian security set-up sleeping, led to a series of corrective measures, upgrades, reinforcements, better weapons, improved intelligence, surveillance mechanisms, to avert a similar situation in the future.
Protect hotspots from long weekend floods
The tourists themselves are blithely oblivious to the eco-systems that are being affected by their insatiable appetite for 'getaways'. Very few of them are engaged with or aware of the histories and issues of the places they descend upon in hordes. They are there for selfies, food, liquor and "fun", with local customs and norms given the go-by. Even places of worship of all denominations are very often just backdrops for photographs rather than reverence.
Countries pledge to raise $12 billion to fund coral reef protection
An alliance of nations called the International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) has pledged to raise $12 billion to protect coral reefs from threats like pollution and overfishing. However, experts have warned that this funding will only be effective if broader climate risks are addressed. Rising sea temperatures, caused by climate change, are a major threat to coral reefs. The ICRI aims to secure the future of 125,000 square kilometers of coral reefs and double the areas under protection by the end of the decade.
Parliament: Six bills, including personal data protection bill listed in Rajya Sabha today
Parliament is expected to face a logjam on Wednesday between Treasury and the Opposition as the government attempts to seek consideration and passage of the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha. The introduction of the bill last week was vehemently opposed by the Opposition. The focus is to protect internet users from online harm and create a safe and trusted digital ecosystem as India is a digital economy powerhouse today.
Thousands of tourists fly home as wildfires rage in Greece
Tour operators have flown more than 2,000 tourists home amid wildfires that have evacuated the Greek holiday islands of Rhodes and Corfu. The Greek government has described the evacuation as the largest in the country's history. The civil protection authority has warned that the risk of further fires is high across Greece, which is experiencing a heatwave.
Goa govt to rope in satellite imagery firm to identify CRZ violations
The Goa government plans to hire a company specializing in satellite imagery to map structures along the state's shoreline that existed before 1991. This initiative aims to determine the extent of violations of the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ). The state government will file an affidavit with the Bombay High Court, listing these structures and their status as per CRZ regulations.
Sachin Tendulkar, Jaya Bachchan get approval to expand seaside bungalows
Tendulkars want to expand their home at Perry Cross Road, close to Bandra's Carter Road shoreline. They want to build the entire fourth floor and a full fifth floor in the existing building.
H5N1: Know about avian flu killing thousands of sea lions in Peru
Scientists worry that the avian flu may be spreading from mammal to mammal after decimating marine life along the nation's Pacific coastline.
ED case: HC extends interim protection of no 'coercive action' against Shiv Sena leader Anil Parab till March 23
On March 14, a bench headed by Justice Revati Mohite Dere posted the plea for hearing on March 20 and accepted the oral assurance given by Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Anil Singh, appearing for ED, that no coercive action would be taken against Parab till then.
What is High Seas Treaty? Know about the historic agreement reached by UN to protect world’s oceans
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres congratulated the member nations for finalising the text which ensures the sustainable use of marine biological diversity in areas beyond the national jurisdiction. He hailed the treaty as a “breakthrough” after nearly two decades of negotiations.
UN to try anew to finish treaty protecting the high seas
UN member states on Monday open two weeks of negotiations aimed at finally reaching a treaty meant to protect and preserve vast areas of the world's oceans. After more than 15 years of formal and informal talks, this will be the third time in less than a year that negotiators converge on New York in what, yet again, is supposed to be a final and conclusive round.
NGT directs authorities to demolish hotel constructed in Sundarbans
The tribunal also noted its earlier observations that said, "Sundarbans which is densely covered by mangrove forests is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tiger...houses a large variety of birds, reptiles and invertebrate species, including the saltwater crocodile...the Sundarbans has been declared as a National Park and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site... and a designated Ramsar site."
Worst impacts of sea level rise will hit earlier than thought: Study
Many coastal areas are lower than scientists thought they were. The underestimates of land elevation mean coastal communities have less time to prepare for sea level rise than expected, with the biggest impacts of rising seas occurring earlier than previously thought. The researchers found that after those first few metres of sea level rise, the rate at which land area falls below mean sea level decreases.
Adani Group moves Kerala HC seeking central forces protection at Vizhinjam port
Justice Anu Sivaraman, while hearing a plea filed by the Adani Group against obstruction and blockade due to protests, asked the state and central governments to discuss the possibility of deploying the central forces.
Join hands to counter transnational crimes, make seas safer, says Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane to CSC nations
Inaugurating the maiden Coastal Security Conference (CoSC) organised by the Indian Coast Guard under the aegis of Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) here, he highlighted the need to address common issues pertaining to the maritime safety and security, countering terrorism, transnational organised crime, cyber security, protection of critical coastal infrastructure and disaster relief.
Sustainable development important ingredient in protection of environment: SC
The apex court, however, said the conditions imposed in the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) clearance must be scrupulously observed including the rehabilitation of the fishing community. It directed the civic body to furnish an undertaking that the municipal corporation will adhere strictly to all the conditions stipulated in the CRZ clearance of May 11, 2017 as amended on May 18, 2021.
Kerala HC orders police protection for Adani's Vizhinjam port project
The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the state government to provide police protection to Adani Ports' under construction Vizhinjam port project which is facing protests. The court also directed the protestors should not trespass into the port premises and that they should agitate peacefully outside it.
Several CRZ projects approved during 2015-2020 despite inadequacies in EIA reports: CAG
The government had in 2019 notified CRZ norms under the Environment Protection Act, 1986 to conserve and protect the environment of coastal stretches and marine areas, and ensure livelihood security to the fishing communities and other local communities.
India’s public stockholding programmes continue to be protected by peace clause: Government to Parliament
With the implementation of the agreement, India will be in a position to take action against subsidies provided to foreign vessels or operators of other countries by challenging such subsidies at the WTO Committee on Fisheries Subsidies and the dispute settlement system of the WTO, the government said. Similarly, if any country provides subsidies for catching fish in an overfished stock, India will be able to challenge such subsidies at the WTO
CISF to guard JSW Steel plant in coastal Maharashtra
The force was authorised to secure private establishments in the country, like those in the government sector, after an amendment was brought in the CISF Act following the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which five-star hotels were targeted by Pakistani terrorists.
Swadeshi Jagran Manch calls on Govt to protect country's interests at WTO meet
One of the resolutions passed at the convention was about the need to protect national interests at the World Trade Organisation as the 12th ministerial conference of WTO will take place from June 12-15 at Geneva.
Apple comes forward to protect mangroves, local livelihoods in India
Through the partnership, AERF will enter into conservation agreements with local community members, offering support in exchange for conserving and protecting the mangroves on their land, said the company.
Goa polls: Shiv Sena hopes to make inroads in coastal state with 'sons of soil' agenda
The Sena is contesting the polls in the coastal state in alliance with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which has fielded 13 candidates. But there is no presence of the alliance partner on ground with the Sena cadre, on campaign posters or even on scarfs.
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