Weekly Environmental News Roundup: 23 February 2026
Weekly environmental news roundup from across different media networks for Week 8 (16 to 22 February) 2026.
Planting trees only way to save Delhi’s air, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India on Friday underscored that expanding the green cover in Delhi is the only sustainable, long-term solution to combat the Capital’s worsening air pollution, as it agreed to take up an out-of-turn petition seeking measures to enhance greenery across the city.
Supreme Court-mandated review flags lapses in air monitoring systems across Delhi-NCR
A Supreme Court-mandated review of pollution control systems in Delhi and the National Capital Region has revealed systemic weaknesses in air quality monitoring, enforcement capacity and institutional functioning, prompting recommendations by the expert committee for sweeping technological and structural reforms.
Design action plan for rejuvenation of water bodies in Delhi: NGT
The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to come up with an action plan for the rejuvenation of water bodies in the capital within six months.
CM launches ₹2,158-cr. DJB projects to resolve old water, sewage issues
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones for a series of Delhi Jal Board projects worth ₹2,158 crore to strengthen water supply and sewage treatment infrastructure across the Capital.
Public urinal, open bin outside house violate one’s right to dignity: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has held that “hygienic environment” is an integral aspect of a healthy life, the absence of which frustrates one’s fundamental right to live with dignity.
Delhi among 17 States, Union Territories without e-waste recycling facility: CPCB to NGT
The Central Pollution Control Board has informed the National Green Tribunal that 17 States and Union Territories, including Delhi, do not have electronic or e-waste recycling facilities.
Delhi government orders new plants for treating biomedical waste
In a bid to significantly strengthen environmental infrastructure in the national capital, the Delhi government has decided to establish new common biomedical waste treatment facilities.
Delhi municipal body targets 100% waste segregation at source by Jan ’27
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi is aiming to achieve 100% waste segregation at source by January 2027, according to a submission made by the civic body to the National Green Tribunal.
MCD launches ‘Zero Waste’ guidelines for colonies, institutions
The South Zone of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi launched a standard operating procedure for ‘Zero Waste’ colonies and institutions during a workshop held here on Wednesday, officials said.
CAQM issues C&D waste rules: Collection points every 5 sq km
The Commission for Air Quality Management on Friday issued statutory directives to civic authorities across Delhi-NCR for the effective management of construction and demolition waste, stating that large-scale construction and demolition activities in the region contributed significantly to PM2.5 and PM10 levels in the air.
MCD asks PWD to install CCTV cameras to curb illegal dumping of C&D waste
Citing repeated complaints about illegal dumping of construction and demolition waste along major roads and intersections, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has asked the Public Works Department to install CCTV cameras at vulnerable non-designated sites to identify and penalise violators, senior civic officials said on Thursday.
Forest dept files case against Cantonment Board for ‘damaging’ trees
Delhi’s forest and wildlife department has registered a case against the Delhi Cantonment Board for allegedly damaging trees during the construction of a drain, officials said.
Delhi: Over 1.2K trees face axe as 6.9 hectares exempted for key project
As many as 1,293 trees face the possibility of felling or transplantation with the Delhi Government this week granting exemption for clearing 6.9531 hectares of land for the development of the Bijwasan railway station in Dwarka’s Sector 21.
Delhi Metro’s Tughlakabad-Aerocity line gets Ridge board approval
Delhi Metro’s Tughlakabad-Aerocity corridor got the green signal from the Ridge Management Board on Wednesday, senior officials aware of the matter said.
NGT: Submit revised norms for WTE plants in 3 months
National Green Tribunal gave the Central Pollution Control Board three months to submit the revised guidelines it is preparing for waste-to-energy plants across the country.
Climate change adversely impacting world’s coffee supply, new analysis finds
Climate change is adversely impacting the world’s major coffee-growing regions with high temperatures reducing the harvests and contributing to higher prices of the popular beverage, according to a new report.
