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Invite to a book release 'Ecological and Environmental reporting in India- A handbook for media,NGOs and people', Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai

A handbook by Santosh Shintre, an active environmental journalist

Posted on 15 Jul, 2013 01:14 PM

Organisers

Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)

Venue

BNHS, Hornbill House,
Dr Salik Ali Chowk
Shahid Bhagt Singh Marg
Mumbai-1

About the book

Rain rain go away, our cities can't keep the water at bay!

Poor urban planning and reckless construction leave India incapable of welcoming the much-needed monsoon.

Ravleen Kaur

Posted on 17 Jun, 2013 06:32 PM

Breaking news! The monsoon is here! It hit Kerala on June 1 and with that put an end to newspapers stories on drought in India highlighted by pictures of farmers standing on cracked earth and staring up at the sunny skies. However, very soon there will be Page-1 picture spreads of water-logged cities with traffic jams and harried people titled "The city is drowning"!

Job opportunities at Jhatkaa, a citizens group working on cutting edge innovation in citizen engagement

Jhatkaa is looking for people from diverse backgrounds, dedicated to creating change, and ready to put their full heart into their role .

Posted on 29 Apr, 2013 01:04 PM

The organisation

International Rivers invites applications for Co-Director - South Asia Program

International Rivers is looking for an experienced, skilled, dynamic Co-Director of their South Asia Program.

Posted on 26 Apr, 2013 04:29 PM

Training on basic & advanced analysis using SPSS

Excella Orbit, a division of Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., announces the training programme on Basic and Advanced Analysis using SPSS

Posted on 06 Apr, 2013 12:49 PM

Excella Orbit, a division of Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., announces the training programme on Basic and Advanced Analysis using SPSS to be held at following cities; June 23 - 26, 2009 - Chennai, July 15 - 18, 2009 - Mumbai, July 28 - 31, 2009 - Hyderabad, August 10 - 13, 2009 - New Delhi. The aim of the programme is to enable participants to Input data into SPSS, select appropriate data analysis techniques, perform requisite analyses using SPSS, interpret the data output for various decision- making needs and present output to specific users in user friendly manner.

Awareness and brainstorming on urban wetlands of Maharashtra by TERI on the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2013

On the occasion of World Wetlands Day - 2013, TERI focused on identifying the need, gaps, and devising strategies for long term conservation of “Urban Wetlands” of Maharashtra, India.

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

Posted on 10 Mar, 2013 11:29 PM

Author: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

An evaluative study on the informal water distribution system in Kaula Bandar slum in Mumbai- A paper in BioMed Central Public Health Journal

The paper evaluates an informal water distribution system in Kaula Bandar(KB), slum in Mumbai.

Posted on 03 Mar, 2013 07:22 PM

As a result of rapid urbanisation, majority of migrated population is forced to settle in places which are not legally recognised by state authorities. These areas thus lack in basic services like water supply and sewerage. Consequently, the slum dwellers often resort to illegal methods to avail these services.

National level conference on sustainable approach to sustainability, UL Environment, Mumbai, February 19, 2013

Posted on 08 Feb, 2013 01:32 PM

Venue

The Oberoi, Mumbai

Green islands amongst Mumbai’s brick and mortar: A video about some amazing work done by local citizens in setting up community gardens within the city

Lush green spaces thrive in the heart of Mumbai, thanks to a green initiative ‘ Urban Leaves’ that provides information and knowledge to the local community to reconnect with nature. Individuals, friends and families – all eager learners pledge their time and energy, come soil their hands and grow organic greens together.

sabitakaushal

Posted on 07 Feb, 2013 11:32 AM

Source of video: Urban Leaves

Training course on rainwater harvesting, Indian Water Works Association, Mumbai, March 9-10, 2013

Posted on 07 Feb, 2013 08:47 AM

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July 3, 2024

उत्तर कोरिया सरकार ने मानव मल एकत्र करने के लिए आदेश क्यों दिया है

उत्तर कोरिया के तानाशाह किम जोंग उन के एक नए आदेश के बारे में जानना चाहिए कि उन्होंने कोरिया की जनता से 10 किलोग्राम मानव मल एकत्र करने का आदेश दिया है। ताकि उसे खाद के रूप में इस्तेमाल किया जा सके। हालांकि यह आदेश उत्तर कोरियाई लोगों के लिए पूरी तरह से नया नहीं है, क्योंकि वे पहले से ही सर्दियों में खाद के रूप में मानव मल का उपयोग करते आए हैं।

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Community governance for groundwater management

From scarcity to sharing: How farmers are managing groundwater in Rayalaseema

Jasmine on the fields as part of the groundwater collectivisation agreement at Kummara Vandla Palli village, Sri Satya Sai District. (Images: WASSAN/Swaran)

July 2, 2024

Scarcity squeeze: Moody's says India's water crisis could cripple economy

Policy matters this fortnight

More action is needed to ensure a sustainable water future for India (Image: Wasim Raja, Wikimedia Commons; CC BY 2.0)

July 2, 2024

बदलते मौसम का विज्ञान

दलते मौसम का कहर केवल हमारे देश पर ही नहीं हैं, दुनिया भर में यह बीमारी फैल चुकी है. मौसम में हो रहे इन बदलावों का कारण जानने के लिए दुनिया भर में अनुसंधान हो रहे हैं. नए-नए सिद्धांत प्रतिपादित किए जा रहे हैं. वैज्ञानिकों के अनुसार अन्य कारणों के अलावा वायुमंडल में मौजूद दो गैसें ओजोन और कार्बन डाइऑक्साइड-मौसम के निर्धारण और नियमन में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाती हैं.