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National seminar on 'Climate Change: Causes, consequences & strategies for sustainable environment', Vikrama Simhapuri University, July 16 – 17, 2011, Nellore
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 05:25 PM
Organizer: Vikrama Simhapuri University
Venue: Seminar Hall, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
Topics:
- Climate change: Green house effect, health problems, eco-agro cultural changes, costal ecosystem and pollution control
Optimal water resource management in water stress condition : A Newsletter of AFPRO Volume 2, Issue 2 of July 2011
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 11:29 AM
Small and marginal farmers are most affected from water stress situations, and need simple, sustainable and effective measures for water conservation and management.
Conflicts and dilemma of human right to water - A Current Science paper by J Harsha
Posted on 05 Jul, 2011 04:30 PM
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Reports of environmental clearance being given to Vedanta at Niyamagiri incorrect - A press note by MoEF
Posted on 05 Jul, 2011 12:21 PMThe Environmental Clearance in that area which was considered in the Ministry of Environment and Forests in fact pertains to the Lanjigarh Bauxite Mining Project, located inter alia in Niyamgiri Reserve Forest covering two districts Raigarha and Kalahandi of Odisha, belonging to M/s Orissa Mining Corporation Ltd.
Talk by Dr. Veena Srinivasan on 'An integrated framework for analysis of water supply in a developing world city', ATREE, July 6, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 05 Jul, 2011 12:15 PM
Organizer: Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)
Venue: Auditorium, ATREE, Bangalore
Description:
Dr. Veena Srinivasan, researcher at the Pacific Institute, and an adjunct fellow at ATREE, will be presenting a talk on 'An integrated framework for analysis of water supply in a developing world city'.
Green Yatra calls for interns and volunteers
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 02:26 PM
Green Yatra is a registered non-profit trust and a non-government organization (NGO) dedicated to the protection and conservation of our mother earth and its environment. We strive to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem for the benefit of all living creatures by introducing and adopting simple green lifestyle, eco-friendly ideas in our daily lives.
Fellowship media briefing workshop on water bodies, Centre for Science and Environment, July 26 – 27, 2011, Visakhapatnam
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 01:14 PM
Organizer: Centre for Science and Environment
Venue: Visakhapatnam
Description:
Water is keenly contested today. Reports are emerging from across India about water bodies being encroached upon, gobbled up and sucked dry by a combination of forces ranging from industrialisation and urban growth to population pressures and severe pollution. A state of continuous conflict exists over these water bodies, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, streams and wetlands.
Grampari is looking for various jobs at Panchgani, Maharashtra
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 01:13 PM
Grameen Pariyavaren Kendra (Grampari) is a programme of initiatives of change which, for the last 40 years, has held trainings on values based leadership development in Panchgani, Maharashtra and has enabled people to become powerful agents of change via personal transformation.
We are looking for motivated Marathi speaking people to join our team for the following positions:
Health insurance smart card may be used for NREGS : MGNREGS news updates compiled by FES (May 15 - 31, 2011)
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 12:36 PM
Main highlights in this update:
- Health insurance smart card may be used for NREGS: The government is exploring whether it can use the biometric smart cards issued for its flagship health insurance scheme to stop misappropriation of funds under its rural employment scheme.
- Shrink PDS & rework NREGA, World Bank tells India: A World Bank review of India’s social sector programmes has suggested a smaller public distribution system with more cash transfer, reworking of NREGA as a public works programme for urban areas and finally, a social security package including health care for those without regular employment.
NREGS proves to be nemesis of textile sector : MGNREGS news updates compiled by FES (May 1 - 15, 2011)
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 12:31 PMMain highlights in this update:
- NREGS proves to be nemesis of textile sector: One of the most successful employment generation schemes from the government has put the textile sector in disarray.
- BJP leader rallies for NREGA whistleblower: Former BJP state president Suresh Pujari has opposed the arrest of a NREGA whistleblower in Jharsuguda district. Pujari said Gunanidhi Barik, former sarpanch of Lakhanpur block, has been falsely implicated by police and demanded a probe into it.