India Environment Portal Newsletter 17-24 October 2013 A selection of policies, regulations, reports, studies, research, opinions, court cases, protests and conflicts on environment that you may have missed.  IEP  Special | Natural Disasters More »   World Disasters Report 2013 focuses on access to technology to save lives Access to information and communication technology (ICT) is very critical and can enhance the ability of disaster-affected communities to prepare for, survive and recover from disasters, says this 2013 edition of the World Disasters Report” Report: World disasters report 2012. Report: World risk report 2012. Report: Global assessment report on disaster risk reduction 2013. Report: CAG report on performance audit of disaster preparedness in India. Climate Change More »   The geography of poverty, disasters and climate extremes in 2030 This report examines the relationship between disasters and poverty. It concludes that, without concerted action, there could be up to 325 million extremely poor people living in the 49 countries The projected timing of climate departure from recent variability Energy: Wind | Solar | Hydroelectricity | Biomass | Coal More »   World energy resources: 2013 survey Technology roadmap: wind energy Final Guidelines for Selection of 750 MW Grid Connected Solar Power Projects... Economy & Development More »   Delhi Human Development Report 2013 focuses on delivery of essential... Social inclusion of internal migrants in India Food Security More »   Food security challenges in Asia Industry & Environment More »   Addressing the avoided emissions challenge Transparency in corporate reporting: assessing emerging market multinationals Environment | In-News More »   Posh localities of Mumbai are among worst noise offenders in the city during Diwali Maharashtra State Pollution Control Board asks civic chief to obey solid waste rules Water Resources: Ground Water | Surface Water | Water Pollution More »   Ground water level scenario in India (Pre Monsoon 2013) Draft Meghalaya State Water Policy 2013 Health More »   Global tuberculosis report 2013 Environment & Development | In-Court More »   Order of the National Green Tribunal on degradation of environment of Jagganath Puri, Temple and its precincts, 22/10/2013 Order of the National Green Tribunal on illegal mining in District Banda, Uttar Pradesh particularly in rivers Badain and Ken, 22/10/2013 Order of the National Green Tribunal on the degradation of environment of Jagganath Puri, Temple and its precincts, 22/10/2013 Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding location of the mobile phone towers, 23/10/2013 Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding Flood Plain Area or River Front Area, 23/10/2013 Eyewitness > Picture Gallery of the Week > The invisible cylists More »