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Society for Promoting Participative Ecosystem Management (SOPPECOM)is a voluntary, non-profit organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act and its primary objective is to promote and help the rural population, especially those who are dependent on their immediate ecosystem resources like land, water and biomass resources for their livelihoods, in the self-management of these resources as part of a wider process of equitable and sustainable development

Description:
SOPPECOM, Pune, on behalf of Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India, is looking for a Research Associate (RA) for its work on Right to Water and Sanitation in India (RTWS). Presently SOPPECOM is also anchoring the project activities of the Forum for Policy Dialogue on Water Conflicts in India and is one of the knowledge partners in the campaign around right to water and sanitation in India.

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International Water Management Institute (IWMI), is a nonprofit scientific research organization, one of the 15 International Institutes under the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), with its world headquarter at Colombo, Sri Lanka. IWMI is engaged in various aspects of water and land management.
 
Job description:
Applications are invited for the following positions for the Delhi office of the International Water Management Institute at NASC Complex, Pusa Campus. The position is for 3 years and can be renewed further based on the performance of the candidate and funding availability. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is a research organisation working on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. The main focus is on applied science through research, education and action that influence policy and practice on conservation, management of natural resources and sustainable development.

Description: ATREE’s Northeast/Eastern Himalayas Programme has been working in the region for over a decade, focused primarily on action research seeking to reconcile conservation and livelihoods; supporting independent researchers and local organizations; enhancing local conservation action and improving livelihood opportunities; organisation building; capacity building of local organisations; and, improving the management of world biodiversity heritage sites in the region (Kaziranga and Manas) through the World Biodiversity Heritage Programme.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is a research institution in the areas of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. We focus on applied science through research, education and action that influence policy and practice on conservation of nature, management of natural resources, and sustainable development.

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We are beginning a 3-year research project on climate vulnerability and adaptation in urbanizing watersheds. This is an interdisciplinary research project involving natural and social scientists from ATREE and The Pacific Institute, USA, focusing on two watersheds: the Arkavathy sub-basin near Bangalore, and the Rangit sub-basin near Darjeeling. The objective is to understand the impact of climate change on the quality and quantity of water accessible to different sections of the society, particularly weaker sections, and the household and wider institutional/governance factors that shape vulnerability, short-term coping mechanisms and possible adaptation strategies.

This handbook by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation provides sustainable technological options for on-site sanitation for different hydro-geological conditions. The hand book is divided into six chapters and a bibliography. 

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A research study is being conducted under the aegis of Focus on the Global South - India on Non-CO2 Greenhouse Gases in India. The study aims to better understand their place in India’s GHG emissions profile and to look at different mitigation options available with respect to Non-CO2 GHGs, develop a framework within which to examine the feasibility or otherwise of these options, and examine possible policy initiatives for their abatement in the context of India’s overall mitigation strategy.

This document by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) sheds light on ground water scenario of India for the year 2009-10. The major issues discussed in the document are categorised under three broad sections:

Sarakki Lake, also known as Jagaranahalli Lake located in South Bangalore is one of the oldest lakes in Bangalore, and once upon a time one of the most glorious. It has now become a reservoir for untreated sewage and a dumping yard for the surrounding neighbourhoods. This lake was a source of water for four villages up until just a few years ago.

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WASH United, IDEO, Quicksand, HatteryLabs, Südfeuer and the Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) are looking for new and innovative design ideas for a handwashing station for rural Indian households.  A handwashing station that helps to turn handwashing from a dull duty to a happy and joyful experience.

Founded in 1990, the Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) is a membership organization pecializing in sanitation and hygiene for poor people. The defining elements of WSSCC’s identity have remained constant during the 20 years of its existence. Its Members are its heart and soul, and its staff support them. Its vision is of a world where everybody has sustained water supply and sanitation and good hygiene. Its goal is to help achieve that vision.

Description:
The Water Supply and Sanitation Council (WSSCC) is looking for a National Coordinator (NC) for India for the next three years. This concerns a voluntary position with only small, partial compensation, with limited demands on time so that the position can be combined with a paid position. The NC will be instrumental in helping to shape WSSCC’s engagement in India in the years to come.