India is blessed with a coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometers, housing diverse ecosystems such as mangroves, coral reefs, lagoons, estuaries, and seagrass beds. These habitats support countless marine species and sustain the livelihoods of millions of coastal communities. However, rapid urbanization, industrialization, overfishing, and climate change have placed immense stress on marine and coastal biodiversity. … Read more
Water is one of India’s most precious natural resources, essential for agriculture, energy, drinking purposes, and industry. However, its uneven distribution across states has led to recurring disputes. With over 90% of India’s river basins shared between two or more states, interstate river disputes have become a defining feature of Indian federalism. The resolution of … Read more
Mining has been a cornerstone of India’s industrial development, providing vital raw materials such as coal, iron ore, bauxite, and precious minerals. However, it also raises complex legal, environmental, and social challenges. The pursuit of natural resources often collides with the principles of sustainable resource management, making effective legal frameworks essential to ensure both economic … Read more
India is one of the world’s 17 megadiverse countries, home to nearly 7–8% of all recorded species. Recognizing the urgent need to safeguard its natural wealth, India enacted the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, aligning with its international commitments under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), 1992. The Act sought to conserve biological resources, ensure sustainable … Read more
India is one of the world’s richest countries in terms of biodiversity, hosting forests that cover about 21% of its area and wildlife species that are globally significant. However, rapid industrialization, urbanization, and deforestation have posed serious threats to this natural wealth. To counter these challenges, India has developed a robust legal framework for the … Read more