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A DHA resident challenges construction of multi-storey residential and commercial project without Sepa approval.

Pak-EPA official says Rs1 million penalty imposed on CDA for flouting environmental laws...

The recent news of multiple heavy storms in many countries serves as yet another reminder of climate change predictions that extreme weather events…

Cantt board, DHA told to file details of all operational and soon-to-be operational commercial entities in four weeks...

The Mawella Bay, amongst the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka according to Lonely Planet, is under severe threat of destruction due to unplanned coastal constructions. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has been fighting a lonely battle against the Coast Conservation and the Department (CCD) and the Fisheries Ministry to stop the […]

It would not benefit people of Karachi if entire coastline is commercialised, observes SHC

Tribunal is hearing plea against issuance of NOC by Sepa for multi-storey building on 9,600 sq-yd plot without EIA.

Updated: June 25, 2021 10:06 IST Trees include two species categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s list. Share Article AAA Trees being cut down for widening of the Cuddalore-Madapattu section of State Highway under the Chennai-Kanniyakumari Industrial Corridor project.   | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Trees include two species categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ according to the International Union for Conservation of Natur...

Sustainable City Planning & Sri Lanka: A Comparative Study The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) make up the blueprint to achieve a better and a more sustainable future by 2030, addressing socio-economic issues like poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace and justice. However, recent incidents in Sri Lanka have cast serious doubts on whether Sri Lanka is geared up to meet the challenges encountered on the way to achieving the national commitment to the SDGs. ...

Asta-Ja Framework: Asta-Ja is a theoretically grounded grassroots-based planning and management framework for conservation, development, and utilization of natural and human resources. Asta-Ja means eight of the Nepali letter “Ja” [Jal (water), Jamin (land), Jungle (forest), Jadibuti (medicinal and aromatic plants), Janashakti (manpower), Janawar, (animals), Jarajuri (crop plants), and Jalabayu (climate)]. Asta-Ja promotes accelerated economic growth and socio-economic transformation of the...