A Review Of Andhra Pradesh’s Climate Resilient Zero Budget Natural Farming Programme
An enquiry into an unprecedented transformation to natural farming globally.
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“Government May Appear Insensitive, But It Cannot Ignore Voices Coming From Different Parts Of The Country”: Jairam Ramesh
Report of the Interaction on “New Draft Forest Policy and Deteriorating State of Environment in India” organised by ESG and
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Deconstructing Notions Of ‘Science Capital’ And ‘World Class City’ In The Context Of Bangalore And The Proposed ‘science City’ In Challakere
Report of a conversation with Prof. Sheila Jasanoff, Pforzheimer Professor of Science and Technology Studies Director, Program on Science, Technology
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Bangaloreans Join Hands With The Global Movement Against Monsanto And For Safe Food
Say a loud NO to GMOs and corporatisation of food/farming systems 15 October 2013 Bangalore, October 15th 2013: On the
Read moreCriminal Proceedings Against Monsanto/Mahyco And Others, Back On Track
Karnataka High Court dismisses Petition seeking quashing of criminal prosecution 12 October 2013 Downloads: Release: Criminal proceedings against Monsanto back
Read moreTransferring Prosecuting Officers Exposes Indian And Karnataka Governments Weak Intent To Tackle Biopiracy By Mahyco/Monsanto And Others
9 March 2013 Downloads: ESG Release: Biopiracy Case Prosecuting Officers Transferred The Government of Karnataka has transferred out Mr. K.
Read moreBIODIVERSITY, POLITICS AND CONSERVATION
Session on Green Politics in 2nd Indian Biodiversity Congress 11 December 2012 ; Time: 9 am to 1 pm ;
Read moreKarnataka High Court Issues Notice In PIL Highlighting Egregious Biopiracy And Governmental Apathy
Meanwhile, Karnataka scandalously transfers prosecuting officers in biopiracy case 21 November 2012 Downloads: ESG Release: PIL on Biodiversity Loss and
Read moreIMPLICATIONS OF BIOPIRACY FOR CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY AND PROTECTION OF LOCAL COMMUNITY RIGHTS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Side Event at the 11th Conference of Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, Hyderabad 17 October 2012
Read morePublic Interest Litigation In Karnataka High Court Challenging Callous Disregard For Biodiversity Protection
16 October 2012 Downloads: ESG Release: PIL on Biodiversity Loss and Biopiracy Release: 16 October 2012: Bangalore Public Interest Litigation
Read moreNBA Confirms Monsanto/Mahyco And Ors. To Be Criminally Prosecuted In B.t. Brinjal Biopiracy Case
Karnataka Chief Minister urged to revive biopiracy case 24 May 2012 Downloads: NBA confirms Monsanto to be prosecuted on biopiracy
Read moreKarnataka Must Not Capitulate. Prosecute Monsanto/Mahyco And Ors. For Biopiracy
Reverse decision of Karnataka Biodiversity Board to stop investigation on ESG’s complaint of biopiracy 7 February 2012 Downloads: Petition to
Read moreWatch Al Jazeera’s The Stream Special On ESG’s Biopiracy Case Against Monsanto And Its Implications For Agriculture And Food Security
Derrick Ashong, musician and social entrepreneur, hosted this online programme aired on 24 January 2012 24 January 2012 Al Jazeera’s
Read moreMONSANTO’S BRINJAL BIOPIRACY: A SHOCKING EXPOSE OF CALLOUS DISREGARD FOR BIODIVERSITY LAWS IN INDIA
Written by Leo F. Saldanha and Bhargavi S. Rao for India Law News 1 December 2011 Downloads: ESG Article on
Read moreBBC Hindu Audio Report On The Mahyco Decision Of The NBA
(original source) 11 August 2011 Downloads: btbrinjal-faisal-final.mp3 Click on the link above to download/hear the BBC-Hindi report on the decision
Read moreNational Biodiversity Authority To Prosecute Mahyco/Monsanto And Collaborators Promoting Bt Brinjal In Violation Of Biodiversity Protection Law
11 August 2011 Downloads: Annexure A: Copy of ESG’s complaint to NBA, 15th Feb 2010 Annexure B: Copy of letter
Read morePosters On Bt Brinjal Legal Violations
9 March 2010 Bangalore Downloads: bt-brinjal-posters.pptx
Read moreEnvironment Minister’s Decision on Bt Brinjal Welcome, Scientifically Sound, but Sketchy and Legally Weak
10 February 2010 Downloads:10-reasons-say-no-gm-foods.pdf biodiversityact.pdf The decision of the Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests (I/C), Mr. Jairam
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SAY NO TO Bt Brinjal : SAY NO To Release Of Genetically Modified Crops In India
Participate in the Public Consultation on Bt Brinjal to be held by Shri. Jairam Ramesh, Union Minister of State for
Read moreJairam Ramesh Rebuts Sharad Pawar’s Stand Centre Has No Role In Reviewing GEAC Decision On Bt Brinjal Reasserts Right To Hold Public Consultations On Bt Brinjal Issue
21 January 2010 Downloads: press-release-ramesh-letter-pawar-gmo-21.pdf This morning a small report appeared in the Deccan Herald with the title: “Panel to
Read moreESG’s PIL Exposing Biopiracy in Bt. Brinjal and questioning Constitutional validity of Sec. 40 of Biological Diversity Act and National Biodiversity Authority Criminal Complaint against representatives of Monsanto et al
Update(30 Nov 2022): The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India by its order dated 22nd November 2022 allowed a Special Leave Petition filed
Read moreFAQ About Biological Diversity Act 2002 And Its Application To Bt Brinjal Approval
Downloads:FAQ about Biodiversity Act 2002
Read moreBt Brinjal: Public Action & Documentation
Events 1st April 2010: A workshop was held by ESG and Action Aid to help farmers appreciate the nuances of
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