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Mining India: Sustainably for growth – A report by Ernst & Young and ASSOCHAM
This report by Ernst & Young and ASSOCHAM on “Mining India: Sustainably for growth” gives insights into the mining sector in India. Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:36 AM

MineralsIt deals with issues around capital raising, policy framework, efficiency and sustainability and provides a way forward for strategic acceleration of the benefits.

National conference on ' Biodiversity assessment, conservation and utilization', Abasaheb Garware College, February 9-11, 2012, Pune
Posted on 19 Nov, 2011 02:13 PM

Organizers: Abasaheb Garware College, Pune

Venue: Abasaheb Garware College, Karve Road, Pune

Description:

The Department of Biodiversity, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune is organizing a National Conference on 'Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization'  during 9-11 Feb 2012 under the chairmanship of renowned ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil. In connection with this a theme based nature photography competition named 'Wild Reflections' is also being organized.  

A river runs through us: An award-winning film on the threats faced by our rivers
A River Runs Through Us' by Carla Pataky offers hope and optimism to the many people struggling to save their rivers from being consumed by dams and other mega-projects. Posted on 18 Nov, 2011 03:32 PM

Article and media courtesy: International Rivers

Creation of a village spring atlas for the conservation of Himalayan springs and adapting to climate change
An article by Dr.Sandeep Tambe, Special Secretary-RM&DD, Sikkim on creation of a village spring atlas for the conservation of Himalayan springs. Posted on 18 Nov, 2011 11:52 AM

Image courtesy: http://sikkimsprings.org/

Workshop on 'Latest trends in Dam Safety', Aqua Foundation, November 19th, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 18 Nov, 2011 09:47 AM

Organizer: Aqua Foundation

Venue: India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

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Description:
Aqua Foundation is pleased to announce one day workshop on 'Latest Trends in Dam Safety' to be held at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on November 19th 2011. The workshop is being held as post conference workshop after international exhibition and conference of water being held at the same venue from November 16th to November 18th 2011.

[WEAP Forum] Looking for help translating WEAP into other languages
Posted on 17 Nov, 2011 08:14 AM

   WEAP

WEAP ("Water Evaluation And Planning" system) is a user-friendly software tool that takes an integrated approach to water resources planning.

Living rivers, dying rivers: Rivers in North East India
The fourth lecture in the ten-part series titled "Living Rivers, Dying Rivers" was delivered by Dr. Chandan Mahanta, Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati on 'Rivers in North-East India'. Posted on 15 Nov, 2011 03:29 PM

Rivers in North-East India

The majestic Brahmaputra river (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
PSIPW invites applications for 5th Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz international prize for water, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Apply by January 31, 2012
Posted on 15 Nov, 2011 09:34 AM

Content courtesy: Fundforngos

 PSIPW

Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz International Prize for Water (PSIPW) aims to give recognition to the efforts that scientists, inventors and research organizations around the world are making in water related fields. 

Status of water quality in India – reports by Central Pollution Control Board for 2007, 2008 and 2009
The reports help in evaluating the nature and extent of pollution control required, effectiveness of exisiting measures, in drawing water quality trends and prioritising pollution control efforts Posted on 14 Nov, 2011 04:42 PM
This post presents reports on  the status of water quality in India  by the Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests  for the years 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Training course on "Understanding Groundwater", ACWADAM, January 6-21, 2012, Pune
Posted on 14 Nov, 2011 11:05 AM

Organizers: Ford Foundation
                          Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)

Venue: Advanced Center for Water Resources Development And Management (ACWADAM), Pune