A digest of significant environmental court orders from June 24, 2026, reveals key decisions impacting environmental governance. The rulings offer insights into the judiciary's role in addressing ecological concerns.
Decades of focus on deforestation as the primary issue may be misguided, with billions invested yielding limited results. A commentary suggests that poor governance is the underlying cause of forest decline, with deforestation merely a symptom.
The Forest Rights Act of 2006 requires significant reforms to ensure its promises translate into tangible delivery. The current framework faces challenges in bridging the gap between its intended outcomes and actual implementation.
Colombia's presidential election could significantly impact the future of the Colombian Amazon and the nation's commitment to phasing out fossil fuels. The outcome will shape environmental policies and the rights of Indigenous communities.
The National Green Tribunal addressed significant waste and sewage management deficiencies in Jammu & Kashmir, as well as encroachment concerns in Goa's Kodal wetland.
The path to a global plastic treaty faces challenges, with top negotiator Julio Cordano emphasizing the necessity of consensus to address the worldwide plastic pollution crisis. Consensus building is key to any potential solution.
A new report by AIGCC and ISS STOXX highlights escalating environmental, human rights, and climate risks associated with Asia's booming critical minerals sector. While many mining companies have robust policies, actual implementation of due diligence is often lacking.
New data reveals a severe child nutrition crisis in India, with over 80% of young children lacking adequate diets. The findings suggest poor program execution, rather than funding shortfalls, is hindering progress.
Small-scale rubber farmers in Thailand are getting help from the private sector as they face pressure to comply with the European Union's Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). This initiative aims to support farmers in meeting new sustainability standards.
India's spending on fossil fuel subsidies now exceeds its health budget. This comes as the nation grapples with extreme heat and its associated health impacts, highlighting a critical disconnect in national priorities.