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July 10, 2024
A silent crisis in Indian farmlands: The disappearing trees
Millions of trees are fast disappearing from India's farmlands. What are its implications for agriculture and the environment?
Disappearing trees over Indian farmlands (Image Source: WOTR)
June 9, 2024
Environmental tech startups: Powering a sustainable future
India’s funding jumped from $225 million in 2018 to $1.5 billion in 2023, marking a compounded annual growth rate of 140%
Green startups: Powering a sustainable future (Image: Needpix)
June 7, 2024
Misguided ocean carbon capture: Hype outweighs science
Scientists question effectiveness of nature-based CO2 removal using the ocean
Ocean ecosystem (Image: PxHere, CC0 Public Domain)
May 19, 2024
How do your everyday choices impact the world's resources?
The surprising connection between Wikipedia, beaches, and your water bottle.
A top down image of a lush green forest in a sacred grove in Meghalaya (Image created by: Sreechand Tavva)
May 11, 2024
Unravelling the escalating forest fire crisis in Uttarakhand
Deforestation, expansion of agricultural land, encroachment into forested areas, and unplanned urbanisation alter landscape connectivity, fragment habitats, and increase fire ignition sources.
Uttarakhand's wildfire wake-up call (Image: Pickpic)
May 8, 2024
Ecosystem-based approach to water management: Key to Karnataka’s water future
What is the ecosystem based approach to water management? How can it help in solving the water woes of states in the Deccan Plateau?
An ecosystem based approach to water management (Image Source: India Water Portal)
Applications invited for the post of 'Programme Associate', Water Aid, Bhopal
Call to be part of a programme focus that helps in promoting and securing the rights and access to safe water, improved hygiene and sanitation.
Posted on 10 Oct, 2013 02:15 PM

For more information on the organization 'Water Aid', please click here.

To know further details on the vacany, click here.

Please find the 'Application form' attached below.
Applications invited for 'Young India Fellowship (YIF) Programme', Ashoka University, Mumbai
A vision to develop committed change agents for India through a multi-disciplinary programme guided by eminent leaders and scholars of our times.
Posted on 10 Oct, 2013 01:47 PM

For further information on Ashoka University, please click here.

For details on the fellowship programme, click here and here.
Applications invited for Advanced Training Programme 'Green Buildings Ratings System', Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), Chennai, October 22-23, 2013
A programme to cover various approaches and strategies, to create a sustainable built environment, and to include sharing of illustration and successful case studies of projects across the country.
Posted on 09 Oct, 2013 11:42 AM

For more information on the International Conference & Exhibition on Green Buildings, of which this training programme is a part, please click here.
Registration open for a short course 'Water resources of India', Mohile Parikh Centre, Mumbai
A short course based on the book 'Oxford India Short Introductions' which are authoritative and accessible introductions to different aspects of India, facilitated by the author A. Vaidyanathan.
Posted on 09 Oct, 2013 09:12 AM

For details on the course, please click here.

For more information on the book 'Water resources of India', Oxford University Press, India, click here.
Mohile Parikh Centre, Mumbai
Invitation of sealed tenders for 'Execution of solar power based mini Drinking Water Supply project', State Government, Odisha
A contract of solar energy based dual pump piped water supply schemes under National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) in Integrated Action Plan (IAP) districts of the Odisha state.
Posted on 07 Oct, 2013 05:32 PM

For details on the tender call notice, please click here.

For further information on the Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency, click here.

The notice is attached below for your consideration.
World's biggest solar power plant to come up in Rajasthan
Policy matters this week: At 4000 MW, Rajasthan will soon have the world's biggest solar power plant, NGT slaps a fine on the Environment Ministry and the UN tells POSCO to halt operations in Odisha.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 07 Oct, 2013 08:15 AM

Rajasthan to have world's biggest solar plant
Powered by the sun (Source: Wikipedia)
Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated
News this week: Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated, artificial oxygen to clean Ulsoor lake and 20% government schools in Delhi don't have water connection.
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 10:54 PM

Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated
Right to safe drinking water (Source: Merck Group)
Applications invited for the post of 'Technical officer- PRIs, Natural Resource Management and Livelihoods', UNDP, New Delhi
A responsibility of identifying and designing strategies for Panchayats to manage natural resources, enhance livelihoods and provide appropriate civic services.
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 11:38 AM

For details on the vacancy, please click here.

To apply for the same, click here.
Applications invited for the post of 'Technical officer_Gram Sabha Mobilisation social audit, social accountability and PESA', UNDP, New Delhi
A responsibility to identify & design strategies for community mobilization for strengthening gram sabhas, and enhancing accountability of the Panchayats to the community.
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 11:34 AM

For details on the vacancy, please click here.

To apply for the same, click here.
Invite to a workshop 'The Square Foot Gardening Concept',Bangalore
An interactive class to learn an easy & fun way to grow vegetables, flowers & herbs on the farm, your terrace, balcony, patio or garden!
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 09:41 AM

To know more about the organisers, please click here.

For further details on the programme, please see attached agenda.

The directions to the venue can be downloaded from below.
Square Foot Gardening Source:Wikipedia
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