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Malnad Mela 2011, Vanastree Collective, 5th - 6th February 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 31 Jan, 2011 01:46 PMOrganizer: Vanastree Collective
Venue: Golden Beads School, 157, Richmond Road, Bangalore
Training course on Hydrological Investigation for Conservation and Management of Lakes, National Institute of Hydrology, 1st to 3rd March 2011, Roorkee
Posted on 31 Jan, 2011 10:59 AMOrganizer: National Institute of Hydrology
Venue: National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee
Topics:
- Basics of lake hydrology
- Evaporation and water balance of lakes
- Water quality and eutrophication
India's participation at the UN Climate Change Conference at Cancun, Mexico - MoEF press release and ninister's statement
Posted on 31 Jan, 2011 12:16 AMContent Courtesy: Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India
Press release: Indian event at Cancun re-emphasises importance of equity, 7th December 2010
India hosted a major event at the sidelines of the UN Climate Change Conference at Cancun, where the critical issue of equity and equitable access to carbon space was emphasised.
India's Minister for Environment and Forests and Head of Delegation, Shri Jairam Ramesh personally chaired the side event that had presentations by Prof. T. Jayaraman, Tata Inst. Of Social Sciences, India, Mr. Martin Khor, Executive Dir., South Centre, Geneva and Dr. Harald, ERC & Univ. Of Cape Town, South Africa.
Download the entire press release here.
Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project organizes 3 days Krishi Mela, 4th to 6th Feb, Bajagoli near Udupi
Posted on 28 Jan, 2011 05:49 PMOrganizer: Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project
Venue: Government Pre-University College grounds, Bajagoli, Udupi
Description:
Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) will be organising its 31st annual three-day Krishi Mela at the Government Pre-University College grounds at Bajagoli in Udupi district from 4th to 6th February, 2011.
Workshop on Financial Management & Social Accountability for Non profit & Charitable organisations, Visthar, 2nd to 6th May, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 28 Jan, 2011 05:26 PMOrganizer: Visthar, Bangalore
Venue: Visthar, Bangalore
Description:
Visthar, Bangalore has been facilitating this workshop for the past three years and this has been well attended and well received among NGOs, Civil Service Orgnisations(CSOs) and other Charitable Orgnisations(COs).
Eradication of manual scavenging - Recent PIB Releases
Posted on 28 Jan, 2011 04:17 PM The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment Shri Mukul Wasnik recently inaugurated the two-day Consultation Meeting on Eradication of Manual Scavenging and Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers.Speaking on the occasion, he called upon the States to work towards eradicating the shameful practice of manual scavenging by the end of the 11th plan. He regretted that despite various efforts made by the Central Government and the States, the practice of manual scavenging still exist in some parts of the country. The meeting was organized by the Ministries of Social Justice & Empowerment, Urban Poverty Alleviation and Urban Development.
Shri Wasnik said that we must address rehabilitation of manual scavengers to our utmost capacity.
Zero Waste Management Event on Sunday, Green Path ECO, 30th Jan 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 28 Jan, 2011 11:14 AMOrganizer: The Green Path ECO Foundation
Venue: The Green Path ECO Hotel, Bangalore
Events:
- Film show
- Presentation
- Skit by children
- Followed by discussion and hands on experience
National Conference on Contexual changes in Indian Slums – A Critical Analysis, 17th - 18th April 2011, Kadapa
Posted on 25 Jan, 2011 05:07 PMOrganizer: Voluntary Initiative Services In Our Neighbourhood
Venue: Kadapa
Description:
India's urban population is increasing at a much faster rate than its total population. India will have 41 percent of its population living in cities and towns by 2030 from the present 28 percent. According to Registrar General of India there are 81 million urban poor in India. Nearly 49,000 slums continue to blight the urban landscape forcing lakhs of people to live in pathetic conditions.
Annual International Water Convention, India Water Forum (IWF) 2011, 13th - 15th April 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 25 Jan, 2011 01:25 PMOrganizer: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
Theme:
- Water Security and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities
Conference on Waste Management in India, Indian Infrastructure, 9th-10th March, 2011, The Imperial, New Delhi
Posted on 25 Jan, 2011 01:06 PMOrganizer: Indian Infrastructure
Venue: The Imperial, New Delhi
Theme: Waste Management in India: Trends and Opportunities, Issues and Challenges