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Disaster management in India – A report by Ministry of Home Affairs
Posted on 09 Sep, 2011 05:28 PMThe perception about disaster and its management has undergone a change following the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The definition of disaster is now all encompassing, which includes not only the events emanating from natural and man-made causes, but even those events which are caused by accident or negligence.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on Groundwater - Understanding the basics
Posted on 08 Sep, 2011 04:56 PMA comprehensive FAQ Manual on Groundwater authored by Dr Mihir Kumar Maitra narrows down the existing knowledge gaps amongst the common groundwater users.
The most popular FAQs are listed below. Please click on a topic to view more detailed information:
Basic information on groundwater
Basanti and the Kosi: How one woman revitalized a watershed in Uttarakhand
Posted on 07 Sep, 2011 03:22 PMGuest post by: Chicu
Aravali invites applications for Executive Director, Jaipur – Apply by September 14, 2011
Posted on 07 Sep, 2011 02:13 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Aravali is a Jaipur based development support organisation engaged in enhancing human and institutional capacities of diverse development stakeholders, especially voluntary agencies, in Rajasthan.
CEPF-ATREE Western Ghats Program invites applications for the position of Research Assistants, Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Posted on 07 Sep, 2011 02:04 PM
Founded in 2000, the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is a global leader in enabling civil society to participate in and benefit from conserving some of the world’s most critical ecosystems. It provides grants for nongovernmental and private sector organizations to help protect biodiversity hotspots and earth’s most biologically rich yet threatened areas.
Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment's (ATREE) mission is to promote socially just environmental conservation and sustainable development by generating rigorous interdisciplinary knowledge that engages actively with academia, policy makers, practitioners, activists, students and wider public audiences.
Indian Institute of Advanced Study invites applications for the award of Fellowships for advanced research
Posted on 07 Sep, 2011 01:59 PMThe Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) aims at a free and creative inquiry into the themes and problems of life and thought, as a residential centre for research.
UN-Water invites nominations for the second edition of the ‘Water for Life’ best practices award – Apply by September 30, 2011
Posted on 07 Sep, 2011 11:32 AMContent courtesy: Fundsforngos.org
‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award was started with the aim to create awareness about the importance of water among the common people and to promote and support efforts to fulfill commitments of the international community in this regard. The award process is managed by the United Nations Office to Support the International Decade for Action “Water for Life” 2005-2015/UN-Water Decade Programme on Advocacy and Communication (UNW-DPAC) and the UN World Water Assessment Programme (WWAP).
Water.org is looking for Program Officer on Communication for Development - Apply by September 7, 2011
Posted on 06 Sep, 2011 10:35 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Water.org is a US-based nonprofit organization committed to providing safe drinking water and sanitation to people in developing countries.driving the water sector for new solutions, new financing models, greater transparency, and real partnerships to create lasting change. It envisions a day when everyone in the world can have safe water.
WASH Institute invites applications for PG Diploma in Environmental Sanitation Science at Kodaikanal – Apply by September 2011
Posted on 06 Sep, 2011 01:19 PMWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Institute, Kodaikanal is a non-profit training and development organization dedicated to providing practical solution to a wide range of water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental issues across South Asia. It is one of the few institutes in India offering both formal and non formal courses in water and sanitation throughout the year. It has launched two formal courses which are job oriented. The formal courses are affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
Drishtee Foundation invites applications for Centre Incharge, Saurath, Bihar - Apply by September 10, 2011
Posted on 06 Sep, 2011 12:49 PMDrishtee Foundation is a social organization working with and for rural communitites. They are looking for a passionate candidate for an interesting opening in Saurath, Bihar. With a presence of over seven years in the Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D) domain, Drishtee Foundation (DF) has undertaken numerous initiatives to ensure holistic development of communities in its areas of operation.