Environment Justice Matters Vol. 4 Issue 02
This issue focuses on threats to blue-green commons such as lakes, rivers, parks and more, environmental impact of development, speculations about clean energy and carbon emissions.
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Reclaim & Turn Inclusive, Bengaluru and its Blue-Green Common
Read the report of a workshop ESG organised to introspect how Bengaluru metropolis’ blue green commons can be reclaimed & transformed into healthy, sylvan, inclusive and accessible spaces.
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Reclaim and Turn Inclusive, Bengaluru and its Blue-Green Commons
ESG invites you to a public workshop on:
“Reclaim and Turn Inclusive Bengaluru and its Blue-Green Commons” on Saturday, 4th February, 2023 at SCM House, 2nd Cross Road, CSI Compound, Mission Road, Sampangi Rama Nagar, Bengaluru, 01:30 pm to 07:00 pm.
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Environment Justice Matters Vol. 4 Issue 01
EJM Vol. 4 Issue 01 focuses on the decline of urban greenery in Bengaluru, environmental impacts, plastic ban and renewable energy.
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How to Protect Lakes and Raja Kaluves?
A webinar on Lake Conservation was conducted by ESG on 20th December 2022. This session was mainly organised to benefit activists, researchers, public officials and also concerned citizens to explain how to use judicial orders, government orders and various other laws relating to lakes for the protection, conservation and rehabilitation of tank/lakes, ponds, raja kaluves, and such other water commons.
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Karnataka High Court directs Revenue Secretary to demonstrate compliance in ESG Lakes PIL
For almost two years now, Chief Justice Mr. Abhay Oka of the High Court of Karnataka has systematically developed jurisprudence to protect lakes as our commons, and for posterity. This is being achieved by his orders in a PIL filed by Citizens Action Group (CAG) PIL (WP 38401/2014). The jurisprudence reaffirms a schema for protecting and rehabilitating lakes based on their ground up monitoring, and for their rehabilitation through public involvement while ensuring regulatory oversight is transparent and accountable.
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No MoUs with Corporate Entities for lake maintenance: Karnataka High Court
Read newspaper articles highlighting the interim directions given by the Karnataka High Court on 4th March 2020 with respect to W.P. 38401/2014.
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Compiled list of Reports on Lakes
Find a compiled list of reports on the various aspects of protecting lakes in Bengaluru.
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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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“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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National Green Tribunal Puts Karnataka Govt. On Notice For Planning To Release 1152 Crores Plastic Labels Into The Environment
Direction issued in Public Interest Litigation filed by Environment Support Group 30 January 2018 Plastic wrappers and bottles floating
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How To Get Ward Committees To Work For The City
A workshop organised as part of ESG’s ‘How To’ Workshop series 19 January 2018 Downloads: Report of the Workshop The
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How To Understand And Comment On The Revised Draft Masterplan (RMP) 2031 For Bengaluru
An ESG “How to do it?” Workshop initiative 16 December 2017 ; Time: 4 pm to 6.30 pm (followed by
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
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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
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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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:
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 Establishment Of Ward Committees In 198 Wards Of Bangalore Held
in compliance with directions of the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka 16 January 2013 ; Time: 4.30 pm to 7.00
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
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Late Nobel Laureate Prof. Elinor Ostrom Commended ESG’s Efforts To Advance Wise Use And Conservation Of Lakes In Karnataka
Ostroms said ESG’s Lakes Intiative “… is an important step towards securing public commons and could go a long way
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