PILs Challenge Imposition Of Curfew On Bangalore Preventing Protests Against CAA/NRC
Public Interest Litigations were filed in the morning of 19th December 2019 challenging the imposition of Sec 144 of The Code
Read morePublic Interest Litigations were filed in the morning of 19th December 2019 challenging the imposition of Sec 144 of The Code
Read moreDear Mr. DiCaprio, You have taken enormous responsibility in playing a leading role in promoting rights of indigenous communities, protecting
Read moreWhy is the state blind to the needs of a small but significant community of street vendors? Why is there a delay in implementing the provisions of Street Vendors Act? What does it take to conduct surveys, identify street vendors, issue ID cards, form Town Vending Committees, allot vending zones and make the city vibrant for these self-sustaining low-carbon-emitting livelihoods? Bhargavi S. Rao brings context to these questions.
Read moreLearn the Why and How of conducting in-depth survey of your ward to make Bengaluru a more healthy, progressive, inclusive, sustainable and climate resilient city.
Read moreBangalore Metro is proposing to dump its tunnelling equipment in the Sacred Grove of All Saints Church. This will destroy
Read moreAn invitation to prepare a ground up assessment of planning and governance in Bengaluru metropolis by conducting a Citizen led Survey of the State of BBMP Wards.
Read moreThe high levels of air pollution in Bengaluru is the outcome of serious failure in governance and investment in false solutions over time. A shift needed is to build awareness and develop solutions that can be locally understood and managed, are economically feasible, and socio-culturally just. There has to be a healthy marriage between science, law, economics and common sense in addressing this challenge, with an intergenerational perspective and ecocentric view. With such a resolve, it is possible for Bengaluru to beat air pollution and truly join the World Environment Day celebrations, not just for a day, but every day.
Read morePublic consultations about tree felling or Metro construction can be just an eyewash if the authorities don’t care enough. What
Read moreIt is necessary to reimagine Bengaluru based on citizens’ aspirations, not as an outcome of mystified proposals of technocracy. People’s voices
Read moreA part of the Green Logistics Project supported by GIZ, Karnataka Government and BBMP 16 November 2018 ; Time: 2.00
Read moreKey Concerns listed over KPMG involvement gain wide support 2 November 2018 Downloads: KFD Cancel Vision 2030 Workshop Following protest,
Read moreSome of our recent initiatives include: ESG drew attention to the inherent contradictions and dangers of evolving Karnataka’s Forest and
Read moreAn enquiry into an unprecedented transformation to natural farming globally. 16 October 2018 Downloads: A Review of AP CRZBNF –
Read moreIn solidarity with Greenpeace India, The Quint and The News Minute 15 October 2018Downloads:Statement of the Solidarity Forum for DissentKey
Read more11 October 2018 Downloads: Prof G D Agarwal Papers at KJA conference Aug 2002 Prof. G. D. Agarwal dies in
Read moreResolves to Build Political and Economic Alternatives 23 June 2018 Downloads: PCIF Declaration 23 June 2018 Press Statement People’s Convention
Read moreA Statement by the Coalition for Environmental Justice in India 20 June 2018 Downloads: CEJI Statement demanding release of Piyush
Read moreA team comprising two retired judges of the High Court, two retired IAS, three retired senior IPS officers in addition
Read moreA documentary by Indu Krishnan 26 April 2018 ; Time: 6 pm ; Venue: Suchitra Cinema and Cultural Academy, 36,
Read more20 April 2018 ; Time: 2:30 – 5:00 pm ; Venue: Ashirwad, 30, St Marks Road, Bangalore 560001. Map: https://tinyurl.com/yde7r65r
Read moreDemand a fresh policy is evolved through a deeply democratic consultation mechanism and scientific process 14 April 2018 Downloads: Peoples
Read moreReport of the Interaction on “New Draft Forest Policy and Deteriorating State of Environment in India” organised by ESG and
Read more13 April 2018 ; Time: 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm ; Venue: SCM House, Mission Road, Bangalore (https://goo.gl/maps/YBBCzqeyAeQ2) Downloads: Invitation
Read moreA film conceptualised by Bhargavi S. Rao and Leo F. Saldanha for Amrit Mahal Hitarakshana aagu Horata Samithi 7 March
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