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Student Conference on Conservation Science – Bangalore 2011, September 14 – 16, 2011, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Posted on 23 Jun, 2011 12:13 PMOrganizer: Student Conference on Conservation Science, IISc
Venue: JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Description:
The Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) – Bangalore brings together young researchers in conservation science to facilitate interaction, encourage exchange of research ideas and methods, and help build contacts and capacity. SCCS-Bangalore focuses on attracting students primarily from countries in South and South-east Asia.
Desh bachao - Desh banao' – Public convention to save democracy, National Alliance of People's Movements, June 27, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 01:55 PMOrganizer: National Alliance of People's Movements
Venue: Constitution Club, Rafi Marg, New Delhi
Description:
This public convention is an attempt to once again allow all of us to join the dots that link our struggles against deeply entrenched structures of oppression and corruption in our society with a view towards total revolution.
Workshop on 'Sustainable environment, media and youth', Centre for Media Studies, June 23, 2011, Hyderabad
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 01:26 PMOrganizers:
- Centre for Media Studies (CMS)
- Forum for Better Hyderabad
Venue: Hyderabad Press Club, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
National consultation of stakeholders on rebuilding Ladakh, Sphere India, June 23, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 11:40 AMOrganizers:
- Sphere India
- National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA)
- IAG Ladakh
Venue: International Conference Centre, YMCA, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi
Objectives:
To bring together the key stakeholders to facilitate a comprehensive planning exercise on reconstruction and rebuilding of Ladakh with the objective to:
- Draft policy framework for recovery and reconstruction work in Ladakh
- Consensus on joint strategies, processes and standards for shelter, land reclamation, restoration of canals and rebuilding infrastructure
- Deliberate on means of sustainable livelihood in the region
- Plan disaster risk reduction activities and processes for the region
Water seminar on 'Partnerships for sustainable water management': 4th edition of the Gujarat Water Summit, organised by Confederation of Indian Industry on July 16, 2011 in Ahmedabad
Posted on 20 Jun, 2011 05:16 PMOrganizer: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Venue: Hotel Grand Bhagawati, Ahmedabad
Background
Water is fast emerging as the key resource of the future. The demand for fresh water is growing at a tremendous pace, aided by a growing population and increased levels of industrialization. Discharge of untreated industrial and domestic waste water to existing fresh water bodies is another cause of concern, as it diminishes the availability of fresh water resources. Both the State and Central Governments have taken cognizance of this need to augment water availability, which is reflected in the growing investments in the water and sanitation sector.
Commons, resources, rights and livelihood' - National consultation on traditional communities, livelihood rights & need for strategic alliances, Programme for Social Action, June 24 – 26, 2011, Banjar, Himachal Pradesh
Posted on 20 Jun, 2011 12:30 PMOrganizer: Programme for Social Action
Venue: Community centre, National Park, Banjar, Sai Ropa, Kulu Dt., Himachal Pradesh
Description:
The event aims to bring together grassroots movements and enable the evolution of a collective process to address the impending crisis. Additionally, it also attempts to address issues of building solidarity within diverse movements. This consultation will also specifically look at national legislations such as PESA, FRA, NREGA in order to strengthen their implementation on the ground in order to empower communities, especially women and adivasis.
Training announcement on ‘Water supply distribution modelling’, July 9, 2011, Pune
Posted on 19 Jun, 2011 04:01 PMOrganizer: The Community Engineer
Venue: Pune
Description:
Training will include presentations, work out problems, step to step guide to modelling and hands on experience in using the software.
Training focus on students/graduates, consultant, contractor, municipal/department engineers.
“Schedule irrigation, Save water" campaign, The Sugarcane Breeding Institute, July 27 - 29, 2011, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu
Posted on 19 Jun, 2011 03:54 PMOrganizer: The Sugarcane Breeding Institute
Venue: Dharmapuri district Co-op Sugar Mills, Palacode, Dharmapuri
Description:
The Sugarcane Breeding Institute (of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Coimbatore is organizing a "Schedule irrigation, Save water" campaign in Dharmapuri district. The event is being organized under 'Farmers' Participatory Action Research Programme (FPARP)'.
Training and facilitation in hydrogeology to enhance civil societies capabilities in watershed and groundwater management, ACWADAM, July 1- 16, 2011, Pune
Posted on 17 Jun, 2011 04:34 PMOrganizer: Advanced Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM)
Venue: Pune
Topics:
- Introduction to basics of geology
- Physical geology and geomorphology
Screening of 'The Miracle Water Village' and 'The Groundwater Up Project', Kriti Film Club, 20th June, 2011, Gurgaon
Posted on 17 Jun, 2011 04:21 PMOrganizer: Kriti Film Club
Venue: Apparel House, Sector 44, Gurgaon, Haryana
Description:
Kriti Film Club invites you for the screening of two wonderful films that raise awareness on the need for water management and conservation, they are: