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Exploring linkages between the agricultural sector and the environment - Report on the Kerala Environment Congress organised by the Centre for Environment and Development at Thiruvananthapuram, between 16 -18 August 2012

The focal theme of the 8th Kerala Environment Congress was Agriculture and Environment. The congress aimed at providing a platform for scientists, researchers, students and members of the community to deliberate on the issues pertaining to the agricultural sector and their impacts on the environment.

Aarti Kelkar Khambete

Posted on 24 Dec, 2012 05:27 PM

The Congress was jointly organised by Centre for Environment and Development (CED), Thiruvananthapuram and the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB), Thiruvananthapuram

Inauguration of the conference

Around 350 participants including eminent scientists, agricultural experts and students participated in the event. The conference was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Sri. Oommen Chandy. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister, highlighted that development and environment were linked and that the approach to the cause of agriculture and environment needed to be realistic since the state could not neglect both development and environment. He also pointed out that Kerala was one state having a very high reputation in preserving and protecting the forest cover, which was much higher than the national average in the state. This was possible due to the will and awareness of the people of Kerala. He emphasised the need for a more realistic approach to deal with issues related to the agriculture and environment.

KEC inauguration

Inaugural speech by the Chief Minister of Kerala

Sustainability and financial viability of urban water supply and sanitation in dryland areas in India - Case study of Indore city

The simultaneous attainment of financial, environmental and social sustainability of urban services is an important requirement of development. Given the huge investments that are being made in the improvement of urban infrastructure and services in India, it is of the utmost importance that these investments are made in a manner that brings about the greatest good of the greatest number in a sustainable manner. Within urban infrastructure the supply of water and its disposal after use in cities has become one of the most problematic aspects of planning and management.

Rahul Banerjee

Posted on 22 Dec, 2012 02:14 PM

indore

Slum area in Indore

Image courtesy: http://www.ugo.cn/photo/nn/pt/48743.htm

Chambal Information Database launched - An open access database to get scientific literature on the region

The Chambal River and the surrounding landscape comprise a unique ecosystem. Although known largely for its notoriety, the region is incredibly rich in biodiversity. The single largest population of the Gharial, a critically endangered crocodile is found here. Sadly, the Chambal ecosystem and its inhabitants face numerous threats.

Chambal Database Team

Posted on 21 Dec, 2012 10:53 AM

Conservation and research activities in the Chambal ecosystem are often plagued by lack of access to information, such as research papers and reports. Students, citizens, protected area managers and academicians find it difficult to obtain scientific literature in time.

Seeking Sanctuary: a TEDxASB talk by Bittu Sahgal, editor of Sanctuary Asia

Bittu Sahgal, editor of Sanctuary Asia motivates students-the inheritors of this carbon-wounded Earth- at TEDxASB organised at the American School of Bombay in April 2012. His message is simple- conservation is necessary for our survival; the children of today need to remind decision makers that it is tomorrow's planet that they are ruining.

Bittu Sahgal

Posted on 20 Dec, 2012 09:20 AM

Climate change adaptation in water management for food security - A consultation meeting by India Water Partnership

A consultation meeting was held by the India Water Partnership on “Climate change adaptation in water management for food security: Recent developments in India”.

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 19 Dec, 2012 09:20 AM

The meeting held on 22nd November, 2012 at the Institute for Human Development, New Delhi was followed by a discussion which included comments and suggestions of the experts and participants. The meeting was chaired by Prof. S R Hashim, President, India Water Partnership who was accompanied by Dr.

Money as a means to an end: a TEDx Connaught Place talk by Ishita Khanna on Ecosphere's work in Spiti

This TEDx talk speaks about Ecosphere and the work done by them in the Spiti valley in the Himalayas. It describes how the development of sustainable livelihoods can benefit a community.

Ishita Khanna

Posted on 16 Dec, 2012 06:42 PM

The talk begins with a description of the valley. This section describes its location, landscape, flora, livelihoods and society.

Video: ‘Water futures - It’s everyone’s business’: A talk by Rohini Nilekani

Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology was started to sponsor and promote research in indology and aspects of Indian culture. It organises a highly prestigious yearly event, the Bhogilal Leherchand Memorial Lectures , calling on people of eminence to speak on variant topics highlighting the institutes moral vibrancy and intellectual reach.

Bhogilal Leherchand Institute of Indology

Posted on 13 Dec, 2012 08:40 PM

Rohini Nilekani

Highlights from the 10-year water policy research programme of the International Water Management Institute and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust discussed at the IWMI - TATA Annual Partners' Meet at Anand, between 28-30 November, 2012

IWMI -Tata water policy research programme aims to draw upon research carried out throughout the country to identify solutions for India's water stress and present these as policy recommendations

Chicu Lokgariwar

Posted on 05 Dec, 2012 02:06 PM

IWMI-Tata water policy research programme is a collaborative initiative between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and the Sir Ratan Tata Trust (SRTT).

Intensive cleaning drive carried out by volunteers in Sabarimala goes in vain - Roundup of the week's news ( November 26 –December 2, 2012)

The news this week includes report son the intensive cleaning drive of the river Pampa undertaken in Kerala, efforts at waste segregation undertaken in Karnataka, Governmental efforts at restricting mining in Goa, Wildlife conservation initiatives undertaken by the government and the controversial decision of the government to make genetic material of crops available to private seed companies

Sabita Kaushal

Posted on 03 Dec, 2012 08:18 PM

Intensive cleaning drive carried out by volunteers in Sabarimala goes in vain

MoWR stresses the need to provide momentum to our conservation efforts on water conservation day

Amita Bhaduri provides the details of a consultation organized by the National Water Development Agency, Ministry of Water Resources at CSMRS auditorium, New Delhi on 'Water Conservation Day'

Amita Bhaduri

Posted on 23 Nov, 2012 02:12 PM

The Union Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) celebrated “Water Conservation Day" on the 19th of November 2012 to create awareness regarding depleting water resources and underlined its vision and commitment to be an active contributor to the sustainability of this very important natural resource. The field offices of various organizations under the administrative c

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