Unruly traffic on a road in New Delhi, India. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service (Representational image)

Climate Litigation Increasing in the World: UNEP Report

February 1, 2021February 3, 2021 RMN News Climate, Litigation, UNEP

Climate litigation cases have spiked in recent years, making the courtroom increasingly relevant to efforts to address climate change around

Inger Andersen, Executive Director, UN Environment Programme. Photo: UNEP

Americas Political Issues Politics World

UNEP Releases Covid-19 Waste Management Factsheets

June 29, 2020July 1, 2020 RMN News COVID-19, Environment, UNEP, Waste Management

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warns that in response to Covid-19, hospitals, healthcare facilities, and individuals are producing more

People are participating enthusiastically in the signature campaign that I run to stop floor area ratio (FAR) construction-related dust pollution, noise pollution, air pollution, and accidents in the cooperative group housing societies (CGHS) of Delhi. Photo and Campaign by Rakesh Raman

Asia Pacific Crime Politics World

Delhi IAS Officers Face New Investigation in FAR Crime Case

June 5, 2022June 7, 2022 RMN News Construction, DDA, Delhi, FAR, IAS, Pollution, RCS

Delhi IAS Officers Face New Investigation in FAR Crime Case I have sent a 29-page representation to authorities in an

Americas Political Issues Politics World

Nominations Invited for Champions of the Earth Award

March 24, 2022March 27, 2022 RMN News Earth, Environment, UNEP

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched a call for nominations for its annual Champions of the Earth award –

Photo: System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR)

Asia Pacific World

Delhi Air Quality Deteriorates as Corrupt Govt Allows Pollution Activities

December 24, 2021December 25, 2021 RMN News Air Quality, Delhi, Pollution

The Delhi Government, pollution-control agencies, and the Supreme Court of India want environmentally hazardous construction projects to continue in the

Children demonstrating in the streets of New Delhi so that the Indian government should protect them from dust pollution, noise pollution, and air pollution of extended FAR construction activity in occupied housing societies. Photo and Campaign by Rakesh Raman [ Click the photo to know the details. ]

Asia Pacific Political Issues Politics World

UN Agencies Launch Policy Guidance on Children’s Right to Clean Environment

November 23, 2021November 24, 2021 RMN News Children, Environment, Human Rights, Pollution

Almost every child on earth is exposed to at least one form of climate and environmental hazard, shock or stress,