Eco-sensitive zones and green tribunalsEco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs)Eco-Sensitive Zones are areas around protected areas like national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to act as a buffer zone.ESZs are established to reduce the adverse impact…
CAMPA: Compensatory Afforestation Fund ManagementIntroductionCAMPA stands for Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority.It was established under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Act, 2016.The program ensures effective…
National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)IntroductionThe National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) was launched by the Government of India in 2008.It aims to address the challenges of climate change and promote sustainable development.…
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974IntroductionThe Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, was the first legislation in India focused on preventing and controlling water pollution.It aims to maintain and restore the…
Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981IntroductionThe Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, was enacted to address and control air pollution in India.The act was introduced in response to the growing concern about the…
Forest Conservation Act, 1980IntroductionThe Forest Conservation Act, 1980 was enacted to prevent deforestation and conserve forests in India.The act aims to regulate the diversion of forest land for non-forest purposes.It was…
Wildlife Protection Act, 1972IntroductionThe Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 is a comprehensive legislation enacted to protect wildlife, including plants and animals, and their habitats in India.It was passed by the Indian…
Environment Protection Act, 1986IntroductionThe Environment Protection Act, 1986 is a comprehensive legislation enacted in India to provide for the protection and improvement of the environment.It was passed in response to the…
Montreal Protocol, CITESMontreal ProtocolThe Montreal Protocol is a landmark international treaty adopted in 1987 to protect the ozone layer.Its full title is the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer…
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)IntroductionThe Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a multilateral treaty adopted at the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.It aims to promote the conservation of biodiversity, ensure its sustainable…