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India participates in the 10th CoP of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Bergen, 20-25 November, 2011 India made impressive presence in the 10th Conference of Parties of Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, held at Bergen, Norway during November 20-25, 2011. Nominated as Member of the Standing Committee of CMS. Press Release » Minister inaugurates the first Indian Forest Congress, 2011 New Delhi, 22nd November, 2011 Inaugurating the first Indian Forest Congress,2011 in New Delhi today, Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan urged for developing reliable data at the state level on forest biomass, increment, Non-timber Forest Products, Eco-tourism, etc. Press Release » Voices From the Field and other books released at IFC, 2011 New Delhi, 22nd November, 2011 The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment and Forests, Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan releasing a book 'Voices From the Field' at the inauguration of the First Indian Forest Congress, 2011 in New Delhi on November 22, 2011. Smt Natarajan also released books entitled 'Forestry in the Service of Nation-ICFRE Technologies',and 'Status of JFM in India'. India hosts Ministerial Dialogue on "Green Economy and Inclusive Growth" New Delhi, 3rd October, 2011 The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Environment and Forests, Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan addressing at the Ministerial Dialogue on "Green Economy and Inclusive Growth", hosted by Ministry of Environment and Forests and the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, in New Delhi on October 03, 2011. Visit DMD Page » Minister releases book at Delhi Ministerial Dialogue New Delhi, 3rd October, 2011 The Minister of State (IC) for Environment and Forests, Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan releases a book "Sustainable Development in India" at the Ministerial Dialogue on "Green Economy and Inclusive Growth", hosted by Ministry of Environment and Forests and the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, in New Delhi on October 03, 2011. The Under Secretary General, UNDESA, Mr. Sha Zukang is also seen. ICIMOD-India Day Celebration New Delhi, 30th September, 2011 Minister of Environment & Forests, Smt Jayanthi Natarajan inaugurated the one-day workshop 'Challenges in Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation - Potential for Collaboration between ICIMOD and India' on the occasion of first ever ICIMOD-India Day celebration today in New Delhi. The workshop was jointly organised by the MoEF and ICIMOD. Press Note » Draft Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 New Delhi, 21st September, 2011 The MoEF has notified the new Draft Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to replace the earlier Rules (1998) and the amendments thereof. The darft Rules are notified for information of the public and suggestions and comments are invited within 60 days. Salient Features of Draft Rules » \| Read Draft Rules » New species discovered by GBPIHED scientists New Delhi, 5th September, 2011 Scientists at GB Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment & Development have discovered two new species of fish and a rare plant species. The ray-finned fish Glyptothorax dikrongensis is distinguished from all other species of the genus Glyptothorax, except Glyptothorax indicus, Glyptothorax rugimentum and Glyptothorax obliquimaculatus Read more » Eighth BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change Inhotim, Minas Gerais, 26th - 27th August, 2011 The eighth BASIC Ministerial Meeting on climate change took place in Inhotim, Minas Gerais, on the 26th and 27th of August 2011. The representatives of the four BASIC countries namely, Brazil, South Africa, India and China were present in the meeting. The offer of China to host the Ninth BASIC Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change on the 31st of October and the 1st of November was welcomed. Joint Statement » Oil Spill at Mumbai Harbour New Delhi, 8th August, 2011 The Ministry has been closely monitoring the oil spill at Mumbai Harbour. The State Government have kept Mumbai Municipal Corporation and the disctirct collectors in a state of readiness to clean up the shore in coordination with Coast Guard and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. Press Brief-I \| Press Brief-II SICOM and MSSRF join hands for Vedaranyam, sign MoU New Delhi, 29th July, 2011 The project includes restoration and conservation of the coastal resources, promotion of scientific management of land and water resources and promotion of community based joint management and implementation of the coastal zone management programme. Press Release Indo-US Bilateral Meeting on Climate Change New Delhi, 19th July, 2011 The Special Envoy for Climate Change, Department of State (US), Mr. Todd Stern meets the Minister Smt. Jayanthi Natarajan. Both sides agreed that the Indo-US dialogue on Climate Change issues would be continued at the scientific, negotiators and the Ministerial level Press Brief Report on the All India Tiger Estimation (2010) and MEE of Tiger Reserves New Delhi, 28th July, 2011 Report on the All India Tiger Estimation (2010) and MEE of Tiger Reserves Press Brief Satellite-based inventory and monitoring: Snow and glaciers of the Himalayas New Delhi, 13th June, 2011 The Himalayan glaciers are a valuable national and global resource. An extensive study on 'Snow and Glaciers of the Himalayas', and a study on 'Snow and Glaciers of the Himalayas: Inventory and Monitoring' have been carried out. Press Brief \| Report on snow and glaciers of the Himalayas \| Discussion Paper: Inventory and Monitoring Minister calls for 5-pronged approach to fast-track climate talks New Delhi, 3-4th July, 2011 Minister calls for 5-pronged approach to fast-track climate talks Press Brief Minister reviews plan for strengthening the Indian Forest Service New Delhi, 30th June, 2011 Minister reviews plan for strengthening the Indian Forest Service. Press Brief \| Report of the Committee on Comprehensive Recruitment Plan for Indian Forest Service Elucidation of the 4th National Report submitted to UNCCD Secretariat 2010 New Delhi, 20th June, 2011 Elucidation of the 4th National Report submitted to UNCCD Secretariat 2010 Report Highlights \| Report to UNCCD