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Qualitative and quantitative water scarcity issues in Bihar - A presentation
Posted on 21 Nov, 2011 11:49 AMThis presentation highlights the grave water situation in Bihar in the context of the emerging water quality and quantity issues that the world and especially developing countries will be facing in the near future.
Demonstration cum dissemination of the feasibility of KAF (Kanchan Arsenic Filter) in Assam - A workshop report - IGSSS and Welthungerhilfe (26th July 2011)
Posted on 21 Nov, 2011 10:26 AMThe workshop aimed at possible replication and acceptability of KAF as a viable, low cost appropriate arsenic mitigation measure in the arsenic contaminated regions of the country.
The Timbaktu Collective invites applications for Administrator in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh - Apply by Nov 30, 2011
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 06:49 PMThe Timbaktu Collective works for sustainable development in the drought prone Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. The Collective focuses on the landless, small and marginal farmers with special emphasis on women, children, youth and dalits. These are the people who are most affected by situations like chronic drought, unproductive land, unemployment and poor infrastructural facilities.
One day workshop on e-waste management, Toxics Link, November 24th, 2011, Hyderabad
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 03:10 PMOrganizer: Toxics Link
ICEST 2012 invites papers for 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Chennai – Apply by December 10, 2011
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 02:26 PMContent courtesy: OpenSpace
Description:
3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology 2012 (ICEST 2012) on March10 to 11, 2012, at Chennai, India.
The aim of the ICEST conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental Science and Technology. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theories, frameworks, methodologies, tools, and applications.
NCBS, TIRF invites applications for Horizon Scanning India, Bangalore
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:41 AMContent courtesy: OpenSpace
The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), located in Bangalore, is part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The mandate of NCBS is fundamental research in the frontier areas of biology. Our research interests range from the study of single molecules to ecology and evolution.
Mining India: Sustainably for growth – A report by Ernst & Young and ASSOCHAM
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:36 AMIt 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 PMOrganizers: 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
Posted on 18 Nov, 2011 03:32 PMArticle and media courtesy: International Rivers
Creation of a village spring atlas for the conservation of Himalayan springs and adapting to climate change
Posted on 18 Nov, 2011 11:52 AMImage courtesy: http://sikkimsprings.org/