The cognitive dimension of climate change is a subject that is rarely analysed. However, communities’ endogenous adaptation strategies are heavily dependent on their perception of the risks linked to climate
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rudresh Naik Vs Goa CZMA on the construction of slipway dated 16/05/2013.
The Goa State Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) is contemplating issuing notices to coastal panchayats over their inaction over illegal constructions in CRZ areas within their jurisdictions. Presently,
Odisha would be the first state in the country to initiate the process of Shoreline Management Plan and Integrated Coastal Zone Management Project (ICZMP), said the ICZMP Odisha authorities during a four-day
Research finds acceptance of need to plan for climate change but an unwillingness to pay for it with projects like sea walls Americans are fatalistic when it comes to climate change, recognising the
Mangroves for the Future (MFF) Programme has approved small-sized project funding, worth upto US$10,000, for NGOs and CBOs working for the development of the coastal communities in Sindh and Balochistan.
Scientists have sounded the alarm over the mounting threat to marine turtle populations worldwide from climate change and coastal development. The scientists have made a strong pitch for protecting
‘Integrating Climate Change Risks into Resilient Island Planning in the Maldives’ project implemented by Ministry of Environment and Energy in collaboration with UNDP Maldives is conducting a one day workshop
Coastal livelihoods in SW Bangladesh are largely dependent on its natural resources of mangrove forest (timber, wood fuel, honey, fish and other aquatic species) agriculture and marine fisheries. Following
Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray has shown his interest in expediting the process of inviting bids for the 35.6km Nariman Point to Kandivli coastal road. Thackeray suggested that the civic
This policy brief is largely based on the World Atlas of Mangroves (2010) which provides a wealth of knowledge on the ecology, biodiversity, distribution, economic value, and management status of mangroves
