Monthly Archives: January 2011

Cancun clinches deal—for polluters

Posted on January 4, 2011 by csjpgoa

Cancun has restored the sanctity of multilateral negotiations under the UN climate convention. People had lost faith in it by the end of the Copenhagen meet last year. But what is the cost of the Cancun success? The new deal erases … Continue reading →

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Joint MOEF-MOTA Committee On Forest Rights Act 2006 Submits Report

Posted on January 4, 2011 by csjpgoa

This report by National Committee on Forest Rights Act (FRA) submitted to Shri Kantilal Bhuria, Minister of tribal affairs says that with notable exceptions, the implementation of FRA has been poor & includes suggestions for implementing it effectively.The Ministry of … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Use of Mineral Resources

Posted on January 4, 2011 by csjpgoa

By Nandkumar Kamat NATURAL geodynamic processes blessed Goa in bestowing vast mineral reserves. Singhbhum, Bastar, Karnataka and Goa are rich in minerals compared to rest of India. Goa Mineral Ore Exporters’ Association (GMOEA) represents major stakeholders of Goa’s economy in terms … Continue reading →

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