A series of regional conventions and policies are playing an essential role in monitoring climate change and preparing for extreme weather events, preventing oil spills, reducing plastic and other waste,
The World Bank Group developed the Mozambique problue program (MozAzul) to provide comprehensive technical assistance to the Government of Mozambique on the blue economy agenda. The objective of the MozAzul
<p>Action taken report submitted by the Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Kerala in OA No 71 of 2021 (SZ)(SUO MOTU Vs The Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram and Ors) dated
This book shows how virtually all forms of natural capital, but particularly “blue” natural capital – skies and seas – has been degrading in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region over the last
<p>Final assessment report on the environmental carrying capacity study for expansion of 2 X 600 MW Udupi power plant in appeal no 86 of 2017 (SZ), Janajagrithi Samithi, Karnataka Vs Union of India.</p>
Plastics were first developed in 1907 with the discovery of Bakelite, a synthetic polymer that could be easily massproduced. This invention led to countless innovations and new products as plastics became
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai Vs Nitin Shankar Despande & Others dated 13/08/2021.</p> <p>The matter related to discharge of untreated
More than 8,000 million metric tons of plastic have been made since the beginning of large-scale plastic production in the 1950s. As a consequence, plastic debris is present in all ecosystems, including
A Bill to consolidate and amend the law relating to ports, for the safety and security, prevention and containment of pollution at ports, to ensure compliance with the country’s obligation under the maritime
In 2015, a global study estimating inputs of plastic waste into the oceans ranked Indonesia as the second largest contributor to plastic marine pollution. In 2017, another study ranked four Indonesian
