OECD is an international organization that promotes economic, social and environmental policies across its member countries. Learn more about the implementation of these policies from OECD.org.

The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Learn about their environmental and social safeguard policies for sustainable development.

The Constitution under Part IVA (Art 51A-Fundamental Duties) casts a duty on every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures. Learn more about the institutions and acts that have been subsequently set up to this end.

Read a report examining the major provisions of the main legislation concerning industrial waste in India.

Rivers are much more than a flowing body of water - they are also a mecca of religious faith and a source of livelihood for many people. Learn more about the nationwide legal efforts to conserve them.