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India, Pakistan and water - Lecture by Ramaswamy Iyer at MIDS
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 10:57 PMIt traces the roots of the conflicts to the strained relations between India and Pakistan following the partition and the framing of the Indus Water Treaty in 1960.
Krishi Teerth invites applications for training at an ashram on Natueco Farming
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 01:45 PM
Description:
Krishi Teerth is an ashram run by Malpani trust, where Amrut Krushi is being practised for the last five years. Currently there is one family permanently residing at the ashram living an agriculture-centred lifestyle. The ashram has seven acres of land where different experiments are being conducted for optimising farm production with zero external inputs. These experiments are specifically beneficial for marginal farmers and small land holders.
A water works science fair for children, Hippocampus and Curiouscity, Bangalore, January 18-22, 2012
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 10:59 AMOrganizer: Hippocampus,
Curiouscity.
One day seminar ‘What we must do to save the rivers of Maharashtra’, NWO, Pune, January 30, 2012
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 10:21 AMOrganizers: National Womens Organization (NWO),
Gandhi National Memorial Society(GNMS),
National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA).
Sanchal Foundation invites applications for Researcher in Environment, Delhi - Apply by January 11, 2012
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 09:46 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Description:
Sanchal Foundation, works for the Hazard Centre's research, publications, technical assistance & training programs to help community organization in 20 cities across India participate in urban renewal & reform programs.
CMS India invites applications for Senior Research Executive / Research Executive, Delhi - Apply by January 15, 2012
Posted on 12 Jan, 2012 09:34 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
CMS is a not for profit multi- disciplinary, development research and facilitative think-tank. We endeavor to work towards equity, social development and transparency in governance through research, advocacy and capacity building.
Wetlands for water quality management – The science and technology: A paper from Current Issues in Water Management
Posted on 10 Jan, 2012 10:24 PMThe introduction begins witha brief overview of wetlands: their nature and services offered. These wetlands are ecosystems with water that is static or flowing and characerized by emergent , floating and submerged aquatic vegetation. Some of the services provided by wetlands are fish and fiber, water supply, water purification, flood regulation, recreational opportunities and tourism. It then details the importance of wetlands for water purification.Toxins enter the wetlands through farms, factories and runoff. These toxins are broken down or otherwise buried using a variety of bacteria.
Location map of Keoladeo National Park
Changing currents: Plumbing the rights: A film highlighting water as a common good
Posted on 10 Jan, 2012 08:55 PMSource: Culture Unplugged
Shades of blue: A symposium on emerging conflicts and challenges around water - Seminar magazine
Posted on 10 Jan, 2012 07:53 PM(as posed by Sunjoy Joshi, Director and Distinguished Fellow, Observer Research Foundation, Delhi)