High Level Panel Discussion on the Draft EIA Notification, 2020
Fri, 31 Jul
|Online Discussion
In this first event in our expert series, we speak with three senior experts and understand how they view the draft EIA Notification, 2020.
Time & Location
31 Jul 2020, 4:00 pm IST
Online Discussion
Guests
About the Event
The draft EIA Notification 2020 is being discussed by various stakeholders who are attempting to understand and explain its implications. The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change is accepting public recommendations, suggestions and objections until the 11th of August.
In this first High-Level Expert Panel Discussion organised by Mandate Project we speak with Justice Deepak Gupta, former Judge, Supreme Court of India, Prof. Dr. M. K. Ramesh, Professor of Law at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru and Mr. Leo Saldanha, Coordinator of the Envionmental Support Group (ESG). Each of our eminent speakers are authorities in their respective fields and have made significant contributions towards the protection of the environment in India.
The panelists will share their views on various aspects of the draft Notification and help the audience gain broader perspective. The intention is to help everyone gain a fuller understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the Notification and make informed contributions to the public consultation.
Participation will be on a first come, first served basis for the conference call.
The event will be Live Streamed on YouTube. You may access the stream here.