Commonwealth NGOs
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15, Sankalp, Sham Sundar Society

Nr. Mhatre Bridge

Pune 411030

Maharashtra

India

Email:  econet@giaspn01.vsnl.net.in,

Website:

Type:  NGO   

Scope:  national   

Interest in Forestry:  peripheral

Description

Econet is a voluntary organisation working in the field of environment and sustainable development since 1989, and formally registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act 29 of 1950.

Focus:

Conservation and sustainable use of natural resources.

Eco-restoratioon and development of degraded lands and forests.

Restoration and protection of community lands.

Watershed development and river basin planning.

Environmentally sound urban planning and civil rights.

We pursue these activities within the paradigm of social justice and the right of the indigenous communities to use and develop natural resources in a sustainable manner.

Publications:

Environmental Law, Policy and Practice in India

Rehabilitation Policies

The Animals of Maharashtra

Compendium of the National Conference on Conservation of Bio-diversity legislation in India.