Our Projects
What we do?Ongoing Projects
Judgement in PIL 87 of 2006 dated 17 September 2018
On 17th September 2018, the Divisional Bench of Justices Abhay Oka and Riyaz Chagla of the High Court of Bombay issued directions... Read More
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CONSERVATION OF MANGROVES
Mangroves are evergreen forest found extensively in the estuarine regions where mud-flats are wide and gently sloping. Besides estuaries, they... Read More
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RENEWABLE ENERGY – SATPUDA TIGER LANDSCAPE
CAT has been working for conserving and protecting the tiger and tiger habitats and reducing the tiger-human conflict. CAT has... Read More
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SATPUDA LANDSCAPE TIGER PARTNERSHIP (SLTP)
The SLTP instigated by the Born Free Foundation in the UK, is a multi-faceted approach to delivering long-term solutions for... Read More
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SANJAY GANDHI NATIONAL PARK – GIS
This project was sponsored by TCS. It has been successfully completed, and the GIS has been installed at the SGNP... Read More
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MELGHAT TIGER RESERVE
The Maharashtra Government had taken a decision to denotify about 500 square km of forests from the Melghat Sanctuary. As... Read More
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APPLICATION FOR BAN OF DICLOFENAC USE AS A VETERINARY DRUG – FOR THE PROTECTION OF VULTURES
The dramatic decrease in the population of three of India’s eight Vulture species has been of great concern to conservationists.... Read More
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CARRYING CAPACITY OF MUMBAI CITY
CAT collaborated with various other interested parties a study to assess the carrying capacity of Mumbai city. This study aimed... Read More
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MATHERAN
Continuous degradation of the forests within Matheran’s Ecosensitive area (ESA) has been observed at an alarming rate. CAT’s advocacy for the... Read More
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THINK GREEN
The “Think Green To Make A Difference Project” was initiated in March 2005 due to the growing requirement for expertise... Read More
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MANGROVE WETLAND CENTRE
CAT spearheaded in proposing a Mangrove Wetland Centre in Mumbai. A landmark partnership between the Conservation Action Trust (CAT) and... Read More
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MUMBAI MAROONED – AN ENQUIRY INTO MUMBAI’S FLOODS 2005
CAT convened the “Concerned Citizens’ Commission – an Enquiry into Mumbai’s floods 2005”. The CCC report is based on public... Read More
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN TANSA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
A study was conducted by CAT in the Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary, Thane District, Mumbai. This study was a socio-economic survey... Read More
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LION TRANSLOCATION PROJECT
India is home to the only remaining population of the Asiatic Lion in the wild. The range of the Asiatic... Read More
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COAL KILLS – AN ASSESSMENT OF DEATH AND DISEASE CAUSED BY INDIA’S DIRTIEST ENERGY SOURCE
Debi Goenka and Sarath Guttikunda Globally, it is well established that emissions from coal-fired power are responsible for significant levels... Read More
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SURVEY OF FLAMINGOS ALONG THANE CREEK
CAT along with Sanctuary Asia, Wetlands International, and the Maharashtra Forest Department started a survey along the Thane Creek in... Read More
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SOIL AND MOISTURE CONSERVATION AND AFFORESTATION PROJECT IN DHARAMSALA, HIMACHAL PRADESH
CAT in partnership with the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department is working towards the protection of the environment and ecology of... Read More
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THINK GREEN – PUNE
CAT along with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated the Think Green programme in Pune. A one year agreement had... Read More
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COAL KILLS: HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM INDIA’S COAL POWER EXPANSION
As the 3rd largest economy in the world with more than a billion people, the supply of power in India... Read More
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FINANCING OF LOW CARBON GROWTH AT STATE LEVEL
CAT supported the Institute for Finance Management Research (IFMR) project “Financing of Low Carbon Growth at State level” the aim... Read More
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CAT organised a workshop for SLTP partners during February 2014 in Goa. This was one of the annual meetings of... Read More
Learn MoreCAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISTS
CAT conducted a three-day capacity building workshop for environmental activists. This training programme was held at the Training Ship Rehman,... Read More
Learn MoreDEVELOPMENT PLAN WORKSHOP – MUMBAI
CAT conducted a consultative workshop on Environmental Sustainability & Open Space Session Development Plan (DP) for Greater Mumbai 2014-2034 at... Read More
Learn MoreNATIONAL COASTAL PROTECTION CAMPAIGN
CAT, along with National Coastal Protection Campaign (NCPC), organised a consultative meeting on “Collaboration for results based action to protect... Read More
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DAHANU TALUKA ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AUTHORITY
Debi Goenka is an invitee of the DTEPA. Mr. Goenka has been raising his concerns regarding the issues pertaining to... Read More
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Mr. Debi Goenka is a life member and was an activist with the BEAG. He joined BEAG in 1983 and... Read More
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BORN FREE FOUNDATION
The Born Free Foundation is an international wildlife charity, devoted to compassionate conservation and animal welfare. BFF works throughout the... Read More
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NATIONAL COASTAL PROTECTION CAMPAIGN
The National Coastal Protection Campaign (NCPC) is a collective of several environmental organisations and fish-worker associations working for the protection of coastal areas... Read More
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PondyCAN!
PondyCAN is a Citizen’s Action Network, committed to preserve and enhance the natural, social, cultural and spiritual environment. CAT is... Read More
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SATPUDA FOUNDATION
CAT is working with Satpuda Foundation (SF) for protection of tigers and tiger habitats. CAT and SF are also working together... Read More
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SATPUDA LANDSCAPE TIGER PARTNERSHIP
Satpuda Landscape Tiger Programme (SLTP) is a network of partners working together for the protection of tigers, tiger habitats and... Read More
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SELCO FOUNDATION
CAT is working with SELCO Foundation at grass-root level to provide renewable energy solutions to the locals of villages Bhagwanpur... Read More
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URBAN EMISSIONS
CAT has worked with Urban Emissions on emissions of coal fired thermal power plants in India. A report titled “Coal... Read More
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