Order passed by Delhi High Court on use of loudspeakers at places of worship

A Project that could spell doom for the mangroves

Coastal Road Report

The Joint Technical Committee constituted was by the Government of Maharashtra to study and make recommendations on the subject of coastal roads in Mumbai. This is an inconceivable project that will have a disastrous impact on the coastal ecology and mangroves. Read the report to find out more…

A Case in Point that Mangroves Matter

Read on to know how the case regarding the Mangrove at Dahisar has proceeded.

One might remember the key judgement made on 31st Jan 2011 in favour of the Mangrove, where Mr. Jayesh shah was asked to restore the bund side and open up the culvert to allow free flow of the sea water into the Mangroves and was given 60 days to do the same. However when only 25-30% of the work was done by then and even till the extension period of another month according to the order the Collector took the onus to get the job done and acquired the funds from Mr. Jayesh Shah by freezing his accounts.

Quite ironically, Mr. Jayesh Shah after failing to follow any judgments passed by the High Court in the said case then wishes to use the Article 226 of the Constitution of India. Of course the Honrable High Court was not having any of that and refused his appeal.

Read the order passed on 30th Nov 2011 by the High Court to learn more about the proceedings in the matter.

The article on coastal development is finally out

Part -1
Tehelka Magazine, Vol 8, 26 Nov 2011
Part - 2
Tehelka Magazine, Vol 8, 10 Dec 2011

Government Resolution Preventing illicit Grazing by cattle

Here is a GR of Govt of Maharashtra which prevents illegal grazing by the cattle coming from outside Maharashtra.

This GR prevents and proposes punitive action in case of illegal grazing by the cattle coming from outside Maharashtra , especially of the Katewadi cattle. The GR if implemented in true spirit has far reaching positive impact on the natural regeneration of the forest areas. Sanctuaries like Yawal, Aner and the buffer areas of Melghat, if made free from these illegal grazing will improve the density of canopy and the number of herbivores animals.

SGNP Capstone Report

An interesting report prepared in collaboration with the Urban Protected Areas Network (UPAN) and the Sciences Po MPA Programme.

It seeks to produce knowledge and expertise of Urban Protected Areas and their management and formulate grounded policy recommendations for park management.

Satpuda Landscape Tiger Programme Annual Report 2011

Read the report uploaded here to get the latest updates.

In Central India, the Satpuda Landscape Tiger Programme (SLTP) is implementing grassroots community conservation activities to mitigate conflict between people and tigers. Rather than implementing a single new project from scratch, the SLTP restructures existing projects into a network of Partners operating across a landscape, funding their specific needs and developing better communication between them.

We have moved…..

Our New Address can be found at the bottom right corner of this page.

Sea Level Rise

Study of Impact on major infrastructure, ecosystems and land along the Tamil Nadu Coast.

South Asia is expected to experience a wide range of effects due to global warming. Sea level rise will affect the coastline in India in a variety of ways, including inundation, floods, storms, cyclones, surges, erosion, saltwater intrusion, and wetland loss.

This report concentrates on the impacts of sea level rise on coastal infrastructure, ecosystem and land in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It aims to highlight the financial implications of sea level rise on existing and proposed infrastructure along the Tamil Nadu coast and to provide thereby an “early warning” of the implications of indiscriminate development close to the shoreline.

Click here to read the full report

TEEB Report - Mainstreaming The Economics of Nature

The economic importance of the world’s natural assets is now firmly on the political radar as a result of an international assessment showcasing the enormous economic value of forests, freshwater, soils and coral reefs, as well as the social and economic costs of their loss.

The completion of the study and the publication of this synthesis come at a time when the global community has an unprecedented opportunity to rethink and reconfigure the way people manage biological resources. A new vision for biodiversity, with proposals for time-bound targets and clear indicators, is being drawn up by the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in this International Year of Biodiversity. TEEB’s approach to incorporating nature’s values into economic decision making can help turn that vision into reality.

This synthesis builds on the results of six TEEB reports over the last 3 years.
Click here to read the report

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Taluka Level Comittee for protection of mangroves

A Taluka level committee was constituted for the Protection and Conservation of Mangroves as per the High Court Order on 14th February 2011. The Committee will be chaired by the Deputy Conservator of Forests.

Bhandup wetland centre gets a push

Snehal Rebello
Hindustan Times, 2 Feb 2011

A Victory for the Mangroves

After a long battle for protecting the Mangroves at Dahisar, we now finally have victory at hand with the recent order passed by the Supreme Court.

Committe formed for the protection of mangroves

Mr. Debi Goenka has been appointed as a member of the district wise committee appointed for the protection and conservation of the mangroves.

As per the affidavit filed by the Chief Secretary, Government of Maharashtra in the PIL no. 87/2006 for the protection of mangroves; stating that a district wise committee be formed to address the issues related to mangrove conservation. Pursuant to this a committee was formed by the District Collector with him chairing the committee.

Flamingoes glide into the city

Simit Bhagat | TNN
Times of India, 11 Jan 2011

Revised CRZ norms may spell concrete revamp of coastline

Environment Minister May Announce Changed Rules, Says Govt

Sanjeev Shivadekar TNN
Times of India, 7 Jan 2011

The TEEB for Business Report

TEEB has assembled much evidence that the economic invisibility of nature’s flows into the economy is a significant contributor to the degradation of ecosystems and the loss of biodiversity.

This document summarizes a major component of TEEB aimed at the business community. The TEEB experts conclude that companies can only meet today’s market requirements if they integrate sustainable biodiversity management into their corporate strategy. The report is dotted with example of various companies that have adopted some strategies of accountability to the environment.

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) is a global study, initiated by the G8 and five major developing economies and focusing on ‘the global economic benefit of biological diversity, the costs of the loss of biodiversity and the failure to take protective measures versus the costs of effective conservation.

EIA Report of the Navi Mumbai Airport

Here are the 5 volumes to the Environment Impact Assessment report of the CIDCO for the proposed international airport at Navi Mumbai.

[Please note that vol.I actually begins from page 33. Also the file sizes are huge so they make take some time to download]

CAT now a Member of IUCN

Another feather in CAT’s hat. We are pleased to inform you all that the IUCN Council, at its 74th meeting held in Gland from 2-4 June 2010, approved the admission of CAT as a Member of the Union in the category of National Non-Governmental Organization, Group 1.
IUCN new members

Mumbai carrying capacity draft report

The Conservation Action Trust (CAT) convened a Concerned Citizens Commission which conducted an enquiry on the Mumbai Floods looking to find what went wrong in order to avoid/ mitigate such events in the future.

This enquiry focussed on a variety of issues including drainage, sanitation and waste management, public health, housing, electricity and other infrastructural requirements of the city of Mumbai. During this study it was clearly highlighted that the need of the hour was a detailed study on the Carrying Capacity of Mumbai which will help understand the requirements of the city and help plan better for the years to come.

13/02/2010

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Annual Report 2008-09

Read about the activities carried out by CAT during 2008 - 09

THE LAL COMMITTEE REPORT

A report published by an expert committee constituted to examine, consider and recommend measures to reduce vehicular pollution in Mumbai. This committee was headed by Mr V. M. Lal, then Transport Commissioner.

In the case of Smoke Affected Residents Forum vs. Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay & Ors, the Division Bench of the Bombay High Court comprising of Hon’ble Chief Justice Y.S. Sabharwal and Justice Smt. Ranjana Desai ordered on the 15th December 1999, that an expert committee should be constituted to examine, consider and recommend measures to reduce vehicular pollution in Mumbai. Mr V. M. Lal, then Transport Commissioner was appointed the Chairman and Convenor. A few of the main recommendations of the report were to promote the use of CNG and reformulated gasoline, applicability of Euro I and Euro II norms to commercial vehicles, phasing out old vehicles, preventing fuel adulteration, Traffic restraint scheme, proper management of traffic etc.

Time to try traffic restraint system in city: HC to state

‘Worsening Road Woes, Pollution Need Drastic Steps’
Swati Deshpande | Times of India Mumbai;
Date: Jun 11, 2009
See full article

New CRZ Amendment

The New CRZ Amendment for the Navi Mumbai Airport

TREE PLANTATION DRIVE

MISSION GREEN EARTH STAND UP TAKE ACTION 08

In September 2000 at the Millennium Summit, heads of 189 countries firmly committed to work together to build a safer, more prosperous and equitable world for all by 2015. This gave birth to the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). These goals are

1. ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER
2. ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION
3. PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY & EMPOWER WOMEN
4. REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY
5. IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH
6. COMBAT HIV/AIDS, MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES
7. ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
8. GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS FOR DEVELOPMENT

Art of Living, Sri Sri Institute of Agriculture Science & Technology Trust in association with the United Nations Millennium Campaign and United Nations Environment Programme, has launched MISSION GREEN EARTH STAND UP TAKE ACTION 08 initiative to plant 100 million saplings globally. AOL targeted 100 million participants worldwide with leading the message of “Pledging the Climate Change through Tree Plantation Agenda-the 7th Millennium Development Goal”.

The “Stand Up” event was organized between 17-19 October 2008 and the UN MDG Pledge was read out at the event. The Art of Living has pledged to plant 1 million trees in Maharashtra.

Across the globe, a record number of people have stood up to take the pledge for working towards the environmental sustainability and also to serve as reminder to governments to live upto their promises on the millennium development goals.

The Conservation Action Trust has extended its full support to the cause of planting 1 million trees in Maharashtra. It has agreed to help the cause by procuring seeds and making arrangements for the required number of saplings for this plantation drive. It will also provide all the technical support required for the plantation.

In Mumbai, The Art of Living hosted over 50 events and caused more than 40,000 people to take pledge. They coordinated 26 events from Colaba to Mahim and approx 22,000 children took pledge.

Some of the seeds distributed in all these 26 events were Terminalia arjuna, Cassia fistula, Bauhinia racemosa, Tabubea avellendae, Terminalia chebulla., Terminalia bellarica, Bombax ceiba, Prosopis ceneraria and Putranjiva roxiburgii. Children have shown enthusiasm to participate in growing these seeds and grow saplings.

CAT has drafted a simple protocol for seed germination and post germination care for the children.

How to grow a plant

A seed certainly looks dead. It does not move, grow, change colour nor does it show any change in appearance. Is it dead? No it’s not, it is just resting. All it needs is a little help and it will give rise to a beautiful plant.

Everything that a seed requires to germinate is contained within the seed itself. However several factors can affect a seed’s ability to germinate.

Seed Coat: There seeds that have thick hard seed coats and there are those that have thin and papery seed coat. Those with thick seed coats can be soaked in water for 8-12 hours before sowing whereas those with thin seed coat can be sown directly.

Planting Medium: There are different types of media in which a seed will grow. The media can be chosen depending on type of plant that is to be grown. For general purpose, the best medium is a mixture of 70% red soil, 20% dry cowdung manure and 10% river sand. The ready mix medium available at the nursery can also be used for germination.

Additional Medium: Peat moss or vermiculite can be mixed with the potting medium to increase the porosity of the soil. It is good to increase the porosity of soil because the emerging seedlings are delicate and should face least resistance while coming to the surface.

Containers: Any container with good drainage can be used to grow plants. All that is required is to see to it that there are holes in the bottom of the container so that extra water is drained out.

Filling the containers: Place a few stones at the bottom of the container partially covering the holes. This is to avoid soil getting washed away. Fill the pot with the potting mixture and water the pot. Allow the extra water to drain out before sowing the seeds.

Sowing of seeds: Place the seeds on the surface and cover it lightly with the soil. Depth at which the seeds are sowed plays very important role in germination. Seeds contain only enough stored food for a limited period of growth. If the seedling is to survive it must reach the surface quickly and begin producing its own food for further growth. If the seeds are too deeply buried beneath the soil surface, the seedling will exhaust its food reserve before reaching the surface causing its death. However if the seeds are left exposed without covering it with soil then too it will die because it will dehydrate. Two to six seeds can be planted in a container depending on the size of the container and the seeds.

Temperature: Place the container in shade after sowing the seeds. If possible tie a transparent plastic over the container’s mouth to reduce loss of water. If placed in direct sunlight then the temperature of the soil may rise above the temperature required by the seed to germinate.

Watering: Do not water the container from the top. Place the container in which seeds are sown in a tray containing water. The water will move upwards slowly. After two to three hours remove the container from the tray containing water. This way u can water the container without disturbing the seed.

Post germination care: Once you see the seedling emerging from the soil remove the plastic cover but do not put it in direct sunlight. Keep the container with the seedlings in shade but make sure there is light as it needs light to produce food. Let the plant grow. Make sure that you water the plant in the morning or in the evening because if you water it during hot afternoon the plant might be adversely affected. Once your plant is a month old then you can keep it in direct sunlight. Every month loosen the soil around the plant without disturbing the roots as this will help oxygen reach the roots.

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MUMBAI GETS A SECOND WETLAND CENTRE

The MOU for the new wetland centre was signed between The Govt of Maharashtra, CIDCO and Conservation Action Trust.

Maharashtra State Forest Department, CIDCO and Conservation Action Trust announced a Second Wetland Centre and Mangrove Park at Nerul in Navi Mumbai.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the second Wetland Park was signed between the State Forest Department, CIDCO and CAT 19th September 2008 at Mantralaya in presence of Honourable Chief Minister Shri Vilasraoji Desmukh. Other dignitaries present on this occasion were Minister of Forest, Shri Babanrao Pachpute, and Chairman CIDCO Shree Nakul Patil.

The 289 hectares Mangrove Park will spread across three villages of Nerul, Sarsole and Sonkhar in Navi Mumbai. The Mangrove Wetland Park will house 5000 sq.m Visitors Centre and will have numerous trails through mangroves. The park is expected to harbour 150 species of birds that visits mudflats along the Palm Beach road. Apart from that the park will also have an aquarium that will exhibit variety of aquatic animals associated with mangroves.

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CAT’s Legal Matters

Conservation Action Trust (CAT) takes forward the legacy of the Bombay Environmental Action Group, a charitable trust working in the field of environment protection for more than three decades. With a greater focus on natural habitat, CAT was created to raise awareness of the need to protect forests, wildlife and rivers amongst the public in general as well as decision makers. CAT shares many common values and objectives with BEAG as both organisations work towards protecting our environment.

In essence, like BEAG, CAT is an action orientated NGO focused on getting results and change rather than just talking about doing so. When necessary, CAT has taken forceful action via the judicial system for environment protection.

Some of CAT’s matters in the Bombay High Court and Supreme Court of India include protection of mangroves in Mumbai as well as the State of Maharashtra, removal of unauthorised structures and illegal encroachments from the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai and also, the protection of private forests. Apart from these forest related matters, CAT has also worked to curb air and water pollution.

To know more about our matters, click on the following:

National Action Plan for Climate Change

The NAPCC addresses the urgent and critical concerns of the country through a directional shift in the development pathway.

It identifies measures that promote our development objectives while also yielding co-benefits for addressing climate change effectively. It outlines a number of steps to simultaneously advance India’s development and climate-change related objectives of adaptation and mitigation. National Action Plan on Climate Change.

Mumbai’s floods of 26th July 2005

A Concerned Citizens’ Commission Report - An Enquiry into Mumbai’s Floods 2005

Hong Kong Calling!!!

Children from Mumbai Mobile Creches had been to Hong Kong to collect a prize for their work on mangroves in Mumbai.

This was a part of the Wetland Link International - Asia Inter-school Education Programme which is aimed to enhance collaboration in wetland conservation education within the WLI-Asia network. The kids were invited to the award presentation and conference held in Hong Kong on 26th April 2008.

The Mumbai Mobile Creches with help from CAT had participated in this competition to study the impacts of urbanization on wetlands. The Wadala centre of the Mobile Creches presented a puppet show on this topic.

This programme gave these under - privileged children an opportunity to showcase their talent and meet participants from countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea.

Mangrove Wetland Centre

Inauguration of the Mangrove Wetland Centre - a collaboration between Maharashtra State Forest Department, HSBC and Conservation Action Trust

Maharashtra State Forest Department, HSBC India and Conservation Action Trust announced plans to set up a Mangrove Wetland Centre in Mumbai to create awareness about Mangroves and their importance to our environment. HSBC is supporting the ‘Mangrove Wetland Centre’ as part of its commitment to environment and sustainability.

The inauguration ceremony of the Mangrove Wetland Centre (MWC) Mumbai was held on 1st March 2008 at the proposed MWC site in Bhandup. The dignitaries present for this function were the Hon’ble Minister of Finance Shri Jayantrao Patil, Minister of Forest, Shri Babanrao Pachpute and Shri Neelesh Heredia, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, HSBC India.

Mr. Debi Goenka, Executive Trustee, Conservation Action Trust said “Mumbai cannot survive without mangroves. Despite their importance, mangrove forests are being neglected by a majority of the population. The centre aims to reach out to every resident of the city and increase awareness on the importance of mangroves. The centre will not just be an educational hub but it will have recreational value as well. We have gone long way in protecting mangroves in Mumbai. As an activist, my first campaign to save mangroves dates back to 1983 when we were able to save large patches of mangroves in Raigad District from being destroyed for industries. I would like to acknowledge the support provided by the Forest Department for helping us implement this project. I believe this centre is a beginning of our larger goal of safeguarding our entire coastline through efforts like Joint Mangrove Management. Without the support and generosity of HSBC, this project would have remained a dream on paper. We are really very grateful to them.”

Shri Babanrao Pachpute remarked that Reserve will protect mangroves and is a step towards enhancing ecotourism. Despite the significance of mangroves in protecting the environment, they are currently experiencing a major threat. As the demand for coastal settlements and development continues to increase, so does the elimination of this essential habitat. The Mangrove Wetland Centre will have a 5000 sq m visitor centre, a 450-hectare nature park, numerous trails through the mangroves for bird watching and information hubs to provide latest information on wetlands. Part of the nature trails will include exciting elevated walks that go right through the mangrove canopy.

Mr. Nilesh Heredia, HSBC India mentioned the different projects on environment and nature that are being carried out by HSBC. He assured full support from HSBC for the project. Shri Pachpute also said that the project will give employment to local people and will also serve the purpose of protecting forest.

The Mangrove Wetland Park is expected to harbour a wild population of over 150 species of birds, over 40 species of reptiles, mammals like jackals and jungle cats and vivid life forms found in the mangrove environment. The visitor centre will be the most important part of the Mangrove Wetland Centre where information on wetlands will be provided through different themes. The presentation of each theme will be a unique experience for the visitors.

About Conservation Action Trust

The Conservation Action Trust (CAT) is a registered non-profit organization formed to protect the environment, particularly wildlife and forests with a key focus on Mangroves.

The main purpose of CAT is to educate and enlighten decision makers and the public about the importance of forests for our survival. One of the major thrust areas of CAT is advocating the role of forests in protecting the water security of the country while simultaneously acting as major carbon sinks thus mitigating the effects of climate change.

CAT is dedicated to provide assistance in the form of technical information, legal advice, aid and equipment to all those who are confronting environmental problems.

It works closely with the Forest Departments and other NGOs that are fighting to protect nature and natural resources. Current campaigns include actively protecting the Mangroves in Mumbai, helping to solve the tiger crisis and ensuring that forests are not distributed to appease voters.

To conserve or not: Mumbaikars must decide

Dharmendra Khandal
Financial Cronical, 1 Feb 2012

Satpuda Landscape Tiger Programme (SLTP):

Marshes can be paradise for city’s birds, marine life

Snehal Rebello and Nikhil M Ghanekar
Hindustan Times, 1 Feb 2012

Stilts to keep mangroves safe from hackers, dumpers

Urvashi Seth
Mid-Day, 1 Feb 2012

MPs slam Government flood defences

Chris Wheal
Postonline-UK, 31 Jan 2012

A fitting fine for arrogance

Jac Wilder VerSteeg
Palm Beach Post, 29 Jan 2012

Citizen activism: Authorities save Mumbai mangroves from builder debris

Shabana Ansari,
DNA, 28 Jan 2012

Did poachers kill leopard?

Kunal Chonkar
Afternoon, 26 Jan 2012

Court Orders with reference to the Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Coastal Regulation Zone Notification 2011

The objective of the original CRZ Notification was protection and sustainable development of the coastal stretches and marine environment through sustainable coastal zone management practices based on sound scientific principles taking into account the vulnerability of the coast to natural hazards, sustainable livelihood security for local communities, and conservation of ecologically and culturally significant coastal resources.

The 2011 notification of will replace the existing Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Notification, 2008. Find alongside the CRZ 2011 that can be downloaded.

This article by Claude Alvares will give you an insight into the genesis of the CRZ and where we stand now with the latest CRZ 2011 that was passed.

Follow this link to see what is happening at the ground level with all these changes and how it is affecting the wildlife and the local fisher folks.

Conservation Officer

Are you really interested in protecting the environment? Do you want to work with a group that actually makes a difference?
The Conservation Action Trust is looking for a Conservation Officer.

Division: Head Office
Reporting to: Executive Trustee
Vacancy Ref No: 01/2012

We are looking for young enthusiastic individuals with a have a high level of motivation, and should be prepared to work both in the office and in the field
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in difficult situations.
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in the field, knowledge of environmental law, GIS, etc. would be useful qualifications
Additionally: Skills in computers, photography, etc. are desirable
Age: 25-40, but may be relaxed for deserving candidates
Remuneration: Negotiable

Apply to Mr. Debi Goenka, Executive Trustee, CAT at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Please put “Application for Conservation Officer” in the subject line of your email.

Freeway to use metro land-fill

Sharad Vyas & Chittaranjan Tembhekar | TNN
Times Of India, 19 Jan 2012

Shrinking spaces leave city gasping

Sukhada Tatke
Times Of India, 19 Jan 2012

Navi Mumbai airport yet to get forest clearance and HC nod

Sanjay Jog & Aneesh Phadnis
Business Standard, 18 Jan 2012

Flamingo killers back in Little Rann

Himanshu Kaushik TNN
Times Of India, 18 Jan 2012

State launches crackdown on ‘extortionist’ SGNP staffers

Yogesh Naik
Mumbai Mirror, 14 Jan 2012

SGNP guard caught accepting bribe

Times of India, 13 Jan 2012

How to cut a hill to make an airport

Saurabh Katkurwar
Mid-Day, 29 Dec 2011

Maharashtra mulls options to get Navi Mumbai Airport off the ground

P.R. Sanjai & Makarand Gadgil
Mint, 11 November 2011

Mumbai oil spill: Who will pay for the clean up?

Yogita Limaye, CNN-IBN
CNN IBN Live, 9 Aug 2011

Maharashtra citing lack of land for mill workers shocking: environmentalist

Meena Menon
Hindu, 7 Aug 2011

Oil leaking from sunken ship MV Rak, ecological disaster at Mumbai’s doorstep?

NDTV Correspondent, Updated: August 08, 2011 00:38 IST
NDTV update, 8 August 2011

Toxic ships are being dumped in India: NGO

Manthan K Mehta TNN
Times Of India, 15 June 2011

MANGROVE PATCHES DESTROYED AT GHODBUNDER ROAD

60 Acres Usurped By Dumping Of Debris National Park, Tungareshwar Sanctuary Buffer Zones Come Under Threat
Viju B | TNN
Times of India, 15 June 2011

Slum dwellers rent out rehab flats, return to SGNP

Simit Bhagat
Times of India, 5 June 2011

Clock’s ticking as Mumbai struggles to dispose of waste

Crying Need For Long-Term Solution
Viju B & Sharad Vyas
Times of India, 5 June 2011

Weaving a dream around Mithi

Vinaya Deshpande
The Hindu, 5 June 2011

The animal inside

Staff Reporter
Afternoon, 4 June 2011

Government to enact separate law to protect mangroves

Ketaki Ghoge
Hindustan Times, 3 June 2011

Forests on our coastline

Snehal Rebello
Hindustan Times, 2 June 2011

BATTLE FOR MANGROVES

BMC takes action against structures on mangroves

Sharad Vyas TNN
Times of India, 26 May 2011

No safety study undertaken on Jaitapur project: Justice Shah

Vinaya Deshpande
The Hindu, 23 May 2011

Comprehensive study on impact of Jaitapur project on flora, fauna

Staff reporter
The Hindu, 23 May 2011

Is this the death of Mumbai as we know it?

Kishore Rathod
DNA, 26 May 2011

Gorai, Thane mangroves receive fresh lease of life

Viju B TNN
Times of India, 18 May 2011

Contractors face music for trashing beach

Sandhya Nair TNN
Times of India, 18 May 2011

SEZ Before Ecology

Shailesh Bhatia & Dhara Vora
Mid-Day, 18 May 2011

IS THE CITY’S LARGEST WETLAND BEING MOWED DOWN ON THE SLY?

Read on to find out what’s happening

BATTLE FOR MANGROVES

State starts razing illegal bund in mangrove forest.
Viju B TNN
Times of India, 5 May 2011

‘SPARE THE LAST OF OUR OPEN SPACES’

Viju B | TNN
29 April 2011

Home’s where you find comfort, health

DNA CONVERSATIONS
DNA, 18 April 2011

State seeks sanctuary for flamingoes at Sewri

Yogesh.Naik
Mumbai Mirror, 3 April 2011

Mangroves excel at storing climate-warming carbon

By Deborah Zabarenko, Environment Correspondent WASHINGTON (Reuters)
IBN Live, 3 April 2011

DEBRIS REMOVAL

Builder put on notice to clean up mangrove plot in Dahisar

Viju B TNN
Times of India, 2 April 2011

Tiger census procedure faulty, say experts

Ashwin Aghor
DNA, 30 March 2011

Public hearing will delay projects: Developers

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times
Mumbai7 March, 2011

‘Declare mangroves protected forests’

Yamini Nair | TNN
Times of India, 28 Jan 2011

SC decision on mangroves next week

TNN
Times of India, 26 Jan 2011

Green activists rap state for not being proactive

HT Correspondent
Hinduatan Times, 22 Jan 2011

A LOAD OF CROCK TO THE CROCS

Clara Lewis | tnn
Times of India, 21 Jan 2011

Adarsh building not the only one in Mumbai

Kajal Iyer , CNN-IBN
CNN IBN, Live 19 Jan 2011

Lavasa breached green laws, but spared the axe

MoEF Moots Heavy Fine For Damage
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
Times of India, 19 Jan 2011

Mumbai set to go the Manhattan way?

Meena Menon Hindu, 18 Jan 2011

CRZ PAVES WAY FOR 69 COASTAL ROADS

BMC Identifies Rd Projects After New Coastal Regulation Zone Notification Eases Restrictions
Sharad Vyas TNN
Times of India, 12 Jan 2011

DRAFT amendments may sound RTI death knell

Changes Include Permitting Only One Question In An RTI Query, Levy Extra Charges
Viju B | TNN
Times of India, 12 Jan 2011

VANISHING GREENS

Mangrove patch is a cricket field: Builder
Developer Rebuts Judge’s Dumping Charge
Viju B TNN
Times of India, 11 Jan 2011

CRZ altered, Mumbai set for sea change

Nauzer K Bharucha & Sandeep Ashar TNN
Times of India, 8 Jan 2011

GO OR NO-GO is not the question

It’s not about a few coal blocks or lofty pro- or anti-development rhetoric. It’s about how and how far the govt goes about linking its energy, environmental, tribal and growth policies

Nitin Sethi | TNN
Times of India, 7 Jan 2011