Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (May 29, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts & National Green Tribunal  

Earth Day 2024 is rightly themed to indicate conflict between our blue planet & the plastic waste monster we have created

Plastic turns into a problem as soon as its disposal is improper and it enters a highly dynamic environment such as the sea

India’s compressed biogas sector present opportunities for startup entrepreneurs

The sector is gaining momentum towards its goal of establishing 5,000 CBG projects nationwide under SATAT scheme

CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Just transition and Global Plastic Treaty — An inclusive journey towards circularity?

Waste pickers and concept of just transition have gained attention during process of developing Global Plastic Treaty

Plastic’s toxic trail: What are other countries doing about chemicals used in these polymers?

The need right now is to simplify plastics towards safety and sustainability through policies promoting the use of fewer and safer chemicals

Plastic’s toxic trail: These polymers’ usage and disposal have their own set of dangers

Plastics not only pollute and affect human health during the production phase, but continue to do so during the usage phase, as well as through …

Global plastic profiles: How is the Global North helping the South tackle plastic pollution?

Capacity-building, technical assistance and technology transfer to poor countries aims to advance a resilient and sustainable approach to plastic …

Global plastic profiles: Can a dedicated financial mechanism beat global plastic pollution?

Such a mechanism can provide predictable, sustainable and adequate resources to support implementation efforts in developing countries

Global plastic profiles: How well are countries tracking and monitoring the plastic supply chain?

To ensure effective management and regulation, Parties are required to monitor and track the production, imports and exports of chemicals and …

Global plastic profiles: Where do countries stand on a ‘just transition’ for the plastic industry?

A just transition approach prioritises addressing social and economic impacts associated with transitioning by providing support to affected …

Global plastic profiles: How do countries intend to tackle existing plastic pollution?

Addressing existing plastic pollution requires a multifaceted approach involving international cooperation, preventive measures, cleanup …

Global plastic profiles: What are the issues within global trade in plastics?

Trade policies and regulations play a pivotal role in shaping the movement of plastics and plastic waste across borders

Global plastic profiles: Have countries found common ground on effective waste management?

Collaborative efforts involving governments, local authorities, industry and civil society are crucial in developing and implementing integrated …

Global plastic profiles: Do countries agree on emissions and releases of plastics across their life cycles?

China and Iran do not agree that plastics pollute during their production, manufacturing and distribution phase. Both countries have suggested a …

Global plastic profiles: What is the status of Extended Producer Responsibility globally?

There is no consensus on a harmonised global EPR; EU is the only region to propose an EPR to incentivise “plastic reduction and reuse”,…

Global plastic profiles: What do countries feel about promotion and adoption of non-plastic substitutes?

Ensuring the performance, safety and scalability of non-plastic alternatives remains essential for their widespread adoption and successful …

Global plastic profiles: What are country stances on alternative plastics?

While alternative plastics play a role in addressing the plastic problem, their widespread adoption may necessitate investment in waste …

Global plastic profiles: How do nations view use of recycled plastic content?

In ongoing talks to combat plastic pollution, the use of recycled plastic content represents a proactive strategy to mitigate environmental …

Global plastic profiles: CSE groups nations on the 5 Rs. What are they?

The principles of ‘Reduce, Reuse, Refill, Repair, Refurbish’ foster a shift away from single-use plastics towards a more …

Global plastic profiles: Here is how CSE grouped countries on product design and performance

Addressing product design and performance is critical for transitioning away from plastic pollution

Global plastic profiles: India has a single-use plastic problem. What about other countries?

In the negotiations to end plastic pollution, addressing problematic and avoidable plastic products, particularly single-use items, is a top …

Global plastic profiles: How are nations addressing safety concerns regarding ‘chemicals and polymers of concern’?

By focusing on chemicals and polymers of concern, negotiations for a future instrument to end plastic pollution aim to safeguard ecosystems and …

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 17, 2024)

Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal  

CSE-DTE at Ottawa: Where does India stand in the global plastic treaty talks? An explainer

New Delhi’s position is largely unchanged from INC-3 in Nairobi, although it has introduced some new arguments; it is also trying to …

Plastic’s toxic trail: The curious case of India’s petrochemical refineries

India’s legislations do not mandate it to create a baseline health assessment of the population before setting up factories with the …