Declining Bird Species Over the Years
There has been a decline in 400 species of birds in the past 25 years. There has been a decline in 50% of the Indian bird species in the past decades.
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Water
An Invitation to Join Survey of Lakes of Bangalore as Wetland Ecosystems and Waterfowl Habitats
Principal Bench of the Karnataka High Court headed by Chief Justice Mr. Abhay Oka has directed the State Government to extend assistance for the survey of Lakes of Bangalore as Waterfowl Habitats
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Videos, pictures, reports, podcasts and more! “Interrogating ‘Cauvery Calling’: Issues of Ecologies, Cultures & Livelihoods”
Check out reports, pictures, podcasts, videos & newspaper articles of seminar organised by Asian College of Journalism, Chennai and Coalition for Environmental Justice, and others.
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“How to Protect Lakes using Recent Judicial Directions” & “Presenting the Status of BBMP Wards: Results from Citizen Led Survey”
Invitation to “How to Protect Lakes using Recent Judicial Directions” and “Presenting the Status of BBMP Wards: Results from Citizen Led Survey”.
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Coalition for Environmental Justice in India urges Leonardo Dicaprio to back down on his endorsement of ‘Cauvery Calling’
Dear Mr. DiCaprio, You have taken enormous responsibility in playing a leading role in promoting rights of indigenous communities, protecting
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“Can Interlinking Rivers And Greening Their Banks Save Our Cities?”
A report of a symposium organized by Environment Support Group Written by ESG Team 15 December 2017 Downloads: Report of
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“Can Inter-linking Rivers And Greening Their Banks Save Our Cities?”
Invitation to a Symposium 15 December 2017 ; Time: 10 am to 1.30 pm ; Venue: @ Ashirwad (Behind Kabab
Read MoreLive Q&A: How Can The Private Sector Use Water More Efficiently?
Leo Saldanha of ESG participates in a discussion organised by The Guardian Written by NK 22 June 2017 Live Q&A:
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#WorldWaterDay: Interview With Bhargavi Rao On Sewage Water Recycling
by RJ Vijaya of RADIOACTIVECR, MARCH 22, 2017 22 March 2017 Interview on #WorldWaterDay On Sewage Water Recycling with Bhargavi
Read MoreWetland Rules 2016 Promote Undemocratic Conservation And Management Of Wetland Ecosystems
Comprehensive destruction of Wetlands is likely if the Rules are enacted 7 June 2016 Downloads: ESG Submission to Indian Environment
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STATE WIDE WORKSHOP ON “Conservation Of Lakes And Water Bodies”
Organised by Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology & Environment Support Group, supported by the Department of Science and
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Innovating And Pioneering Experiences Of Social Participation In Water Management
Building a Global Network 15 September 2015 ; Venue: Foz de Iguaca, Parana, Brazil Downloads: Programme of the Event Presentation
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Conservation Of Lakes And Water Bodies Across Karnataka
Organised by Environment Support Group in Collaboration with Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology 24 January 2015 ;Venue: Various
Read MoreReport Of The One Day Workshop On “PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVATING DISTRICT LEVEL PROTECTION COMMITTEES” On 14th May 2014
Written by Bhargavi Nagendra, Nithya S.N & Ranjani Madhavan 14 May 2014 Download pdf version here. ONE DAY WORKSHOP PEOPLE’S
Read MoreKarnataka High Court Issues Contempt Notice On Karnataka Chief Secretary For Not Constituting Lake Protection Committees As Directed
Order issued in Civil Contempt Petition filed by Environment Support Group 29 August 2013 Downloads: ESG Release: High Court issues
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Rejuvenating Lakes, Rivers And Wells To Make Bangalore Water Secure
Workshop Invitation 24 April 2013 ; Time: 10.00 AM to 4.30 PM ; Venue: Ashirvaad, St. Mark’s Road Cross, (Behind
Read MoreWorkshop On Wise Use, Rehabilitation, Conservation And Protection Of Lakes And Their Canal Networks In Karnataka
Workshop Invitation 22 September 2012 ; Time: 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm ; Venue: SCM House, 29, 2nd Cross, CSI
Read MoreKarnataka High Court Institutes Decentralised Management And Regulation Of Conservation And Protection Of Karnataka’s Lakes And Canal Networks
Unprecedented decision gives new lease of life to build water and ecological security of Karnataka 31 August 2012 Downloads: ESG
Read MoreComic Strip On Impacts Of Lake Privatisation In Bangalore
Why we need to oppose privatisation of our commons? Written by Samantha Wishnak and others 1 1 December 2011 Bangalore
Read MoreLandmark initiative of Karnataka High Court stops the destruction and degeneration of lakes of Bangalore Over 400 lakes to be immediately protected and rehabilitated in an ecologically wise and socially just manner spread over 1200 sq. kms. of Bangalore urban region
3 March 2011 Downloads:Complete report of the committee constituted by the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka to examine the ground
Read MoreThe High Court of Karnataka puts brakes on lake privatisation
4 November 2008 Environment Support Group (ESG) had a very significant victory in its Public Interest Litigation (PIL) (PDF – 194 KB)
Read MoreStatement of Concern and Protest against Privatisation of Lakes/Tanks in Bangalore
23 August 2007 The undersigned, who represent a variety of civic organisations, environmental organisations, naturalists and birdwatchers, are alarmed and
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Kali Bachao Andolan
Background The Kali river is one of many rivers that flows in the richly forested area of the Western Ghats.
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Celebrating Cauvery
Background Flowing through the Deccan Plateau, the river Cauvery is a link between the cultural past of Southern India and
Read MoreArkavathi: Save Arkavathi, Save Bangalore
In commemoration of the 1999 International Day of Action for Rivers, Water and Life of the International Rivers Network, ESG facilitated a citizens campaign against the decision of the Government of Karnataka to allow a massive luxury housing and recreation project of DLF Constructions in the watershed of River Arkavathi, providing about a third of Bangalore’s water supply.
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