Environmental, Social Justice & Governance Initiatives
21 July 2015 Downloads: Statement Against State Intimidation of Human Rights Activists in India BANGALORE CITIZENS’ INITIATIVE (St. Aloysius Degree
Read moreEight year old PIL seeking to protect lakhs of trees and rights of thousands of urban residents, dismissed in minutes
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22 May 2015 Downloads: MoEF Web Notice announcing nation-wide Waste Consultations by CII and FICCI Release MOEF CII Blore Consultation
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Appeal to support Relief efforts 26 April 2015 The massive earthquake that struck Nepal on 25th April 2015 has devastated
Read moreSeveral States have opposed the proposed Reforms, echoing concerns raised in the Appeal 3 April 2015 Downloads: Endorsed Appeal to
Read moreIndian Air Force says landfill threatens India’s Defense Preparedness 20 March 2015 Downloads: Press Release- English Press Release- Kannada Indian
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Organised by Environment Support Group in Collaboration with Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology 24 January 2015 ;Venue: Various
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A Non-trivial Threat to India’s Ecological and Economic Security 9 January 2015 Downloads: ESG Critique the TSR Subramanian Report on
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30 years after the Bhopal Gas Crime, Key Discussant: Dr. Bindu Madhav Uppaluri 5 December 2014 ; Time: 6 pm
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Even as BBMP and the Government dither on complying with High Court directions to involve citizenry in re-greening efforts 1
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Leaked report yet to be released by the Government of India 1 December 2014 Downloads: Complete Report of the HLC
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Movement to Reclaim Kavals led by Amrit Mahal Kaval Hitarakshana Haagu Horata Samithi 25 November 2014 Downloads: amkhs-ckere-ullarthi-kaval-entered-barc-.pdf Hundreds of
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CALL FOR PUBLIC ACTION 12 November 2014 Downloads: esg-call-action-bda-rmp-2031-hearing-121.pdf UPDATE: BDA has postponed the Public Hearing on the Revised Master
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Challakere Communities Launch Campaign to Reclaim Amrit Mahal Kavals 7 November 2014 Downloads: NGT_Final_Order_Challakere_Saldanha_ESG_Petitions_27082014 Amrit Mahal Kaval Hitarakshana Horata Samithi,
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The Policy is an attack on Fundamental Human Rights and efforts to secure Environmental and Social Justice for All 10
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Edited by : Raphaelle Moor & M.V. Rajeev Gowda (original source) Published by – Oxford University Press, India 24 June
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. A framework was developed to rigorously and comprehensive assess and analyse the working of the SECC. This involved reviewing 447 clearances that had been accorded during 2002-2012 to dams, industries, mining projects, infrastructure projects, biotech firms, radiation processing units, etc. and field verification of 10% of these projects across various sectors and district was undertaken to assess extent of compliance with clearance conditions. The quality of the clearance accorded were also thoroughly reviewed for sectoral specificity.
Read moreRequesting Bangaloreans to count trees planted by BBMP since 2007 22 April 2014 Downloads: BBMP submission to Karnataka High Court
Read moreA Talk by Mr. Brijesh Kumar, IFS, Chief Conservator of Forests, BBMP 15 April 2014 ; Time: 5.30 pm –
Read moreExtensive construction was ongoing in violation of NGT orders and environmental and forest protection laws 26 February 2014 Downloads: ESG
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Invitation from Amrith Mahal Kaval Horata Samithi to participate in a unique celebration of livelihoods and biodiversity 16 November 2013
Read moreSubmission made before the Karnataka High Court 13 November 2013 Downloads: ESG Release: MoEF Withdraws controversial Draft MSW Rules 2013
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Instead help ESG do more to advance environmental and social justice 1 November 2013 Downloads: ESG Diwali Donation Appeal 2013
Read moreMinistry files affidavit in National Green Tribunal (Southern Zone) 30 October 2013 Downloads:ESG Release on MoEF Affidavit in NGT on
Read moreKarnataka High Court directs MoEF, directed to submit Draft MSW Rules 2013 to Karnataka High Court for “scrutiny” before finalisation
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