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IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

While IFC’s withdrawal is welcome, civil society urges the Bank to stop funding WTE projects and move towards zero-waste...

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Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Until recently, waste-to-energy incineration industries were classified by the CPCB as a ‘red category’ — a highly pollu...

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Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

A report on the alarmingly high levels of heavy metal contamination and other violations by the waste incinerator In Man...

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Energy Matters | February 2025

Last month saw an important victory for communities fighting against the toxic Waste to Energy (WTE) incineration plants...

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Energy Matters | January 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced a new draft of Solid Waste Management Rul...

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Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

SOLIDARITY PRESS RELEASE February 21, 2025 – In a major victory for communities, environmental groups, and civil society...

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Victory for public health and the environment!

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), of the World Bank, decides against investing in the proposed funding of USD...

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Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

The Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers (AIW) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Ministry of Envir...

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Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

Press release 16 January 2025 | New Delhi: The People’s Alliance for Waste Accountability and Delhi residents have exp...

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‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video

Delhi’s toxic air is often in the news, but few talk about a major source of this pollution located in the heart ...

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April 16, 2025

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IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

While IFC’s withdrawal is welcome, civil society urges the Bank to stop funding WTE projects and move towards zero-waste solutions instead. On 17 February, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank’s private sector arm, confirmed it will not provide a planned $40 million loan to su...

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May 8, 2025

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Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Until recently, waste-to-energy incineration industries were classified by the CPCB as a ‘red category’ — a highly polluting industry. Recently, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has carved a new category of industries called the ‘blue category’ industries based on the Essential Environm...

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April 1, 2025

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Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

A report on the alarmingly high levels of heavy metal contamination and other violations by the waste incinerator In Manali, Chennai. An incinerator is basically a furnace for burning waste. The “green” incinerator in Manali, Chennai installed by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) claims to burn ...

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March 27, 2025

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Energy Matters | February 2025

Last month saw an important victory for communities fighting against the toxic Waste to Energy (WTE) incineration plants in Gujarat. Due to tremendous on-ground resistance, multiple follow-up letters and CSO engagement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) board, the World Bank has withdr...

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February 27, 2025

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Energy Matters | January 2025

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has introduced a new draft of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024 that will replace the existing Solid Waste Management rules that came into force in 2016. It starts with a promising note, mandating a four-way segregation of waste, cover...

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February 21, 2025

Alliance for Incinerator Free Gujarat (AIFG)

Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

SOLIDARITY PRESS RELEASE February 21, 2025 – In a major victory for communities, environmental groups, and civil society organisations (CSOs) who have been fighting against the proposed toxic and polluting Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incineration projects in Gujarat, India, the International Finance Corpo...

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February 20, 2025

Alliance for Incinerator Free Gujarat (AIFG)

Victory for public health and the environment!

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), of the World Bank, decides against investing in the proposed funding of USD 40 million for waste incineration plants in India. PRESS RELEASE February 19, 2025 – In a major victory for communities, environmental groups, and civil society organizations who ...

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February 27, 2025

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Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

The Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers (AIW) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change regarding the Draft Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2024. AIW, a national coalition representing over 1,04,465 waste pickers across 18 states...

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February 27, 2025

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Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

Press release 16 January 2025 | New Delhi: The People’s Alliance for Waste Accountability and Delhi residents have expressed deep disappointment over the poorly managed public hearing held on December 27, 2024, to discuss the proposed Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Bawana. The hearing, organized ...

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March 11, 2026

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‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video

Delhi’s toxic air is often in the news, but few talk about a major source of this pollution located in the heart of the city. The waste-to-energy plant in South Delhi’s Okhla was meant to solve two problems: reduce mounting waste and generate power for the capital. But it’s been at the heart ...

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IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

Energy Matters | February 2025

Energy Matters | January 2025

Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

Victory for public health and the environment!

Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video

IFC ends investment in waste-to-energy incineration projects in Gujarat, India, following civil society campaign

Blue washing: New categorisation by CPCB promotes highly polluting incineration industry

Waste Incineration-Zero Pollution or Zero Truth?

Energy Matters | February 2025

Energy Matters | January 2025

Victory for public health and the environment! The International Finance Corporation (IFC) withdraws from the proposed investment of USD 40 million for four waste incineration plants in Gujarat, India.

Victory for public health and the environment!

Alliance of Indian Waste Pickers Submits Recommendations on Draft Solid Waste Management Rules, 2024

Delhi Residents Oppose the Proposed Bawana Waste-to-Energy Plant

‘Miscarriages, stench, soot’: Delhi’s eco-friendly plant is also a toxic threat I Video