Category Policy & Regulation

ASEAN nations have pledged to advance environmental justice for their vast population. The focus now shifts to the critical challenge of implementation.

The inaugural UN carbon credits under the Paris Agreement's Article 6.4 are facing intense scrutiny. Issued for a cookstove project in Myanmar, concerns are rising over alleged ties to the military junta, human rights issues in conflict zones, and questionable emissions reduction claims.

A growing online phenomenon, the Cockroach Janta Party, has transformed from satire to a voice for Gen Z in India, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the political establishment and academic integrity issues.

Experts argue that current U.S. laws are insufficient to oversee the emerging deep-sea mining industry. This assessment follows an examination of the regulatory framework proposed for this nascent sector in federal waters.

New regulations in India require caustic soda plants utilizing membrane cell technology to demonstrate that their treated wastewater is safe for aquatic life. The tests mandate at least 90% of fish survival after 96 hours in undiluted effluent.

Experts are raising concerns over the rejection of nearly 48,000 Community Forest Resource claims across India. This trend is seen as a failure to uphold the Forest Rights Act's objectives and address historical injustices.

The National Green Tribunal's eastern bench is scrutinizing the environmental clearance for a coal mine in Odisha, demanding a response from the state pollution board regarding questions about benzene data and reporting standards.

Despite acknowledging the 'polluter pays' principle since 1992, Bangladesh faces significant challenges in its enforcement, largely due to ongoing legal delays. The principle, intended to hold polluters financially responsible, remains largely unimplemented in practice.

Fifty-seven nations, primarily from the Global South, formed a "coalition of the willing" to advance a transition away from fossil fuels. The inaugural TAFF summit convened in Santa Marta, Colombia, focusing on developing concrete road maps for this crucial shift.

A significant portion of ongoing fisheries and climate research, including vital satellite development, faces severe impacts under proposed budget cuts. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's long-term projects are particularly at risk.