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Indicators of climate change in the middle Himalaya - A rapid inventory - Current Science
Posted on 22 Sep, 2011 01:22 PMThis article published in the journal Current Science presents the findings of a study that aimed at developing a rapid inventory on the impact of the recent climatic changes on the ecosystem, flora and fauna of the Himalayan region with a special emphasis on livelihoods.
Andhra Pradesh Forest Department invites applications for Individual Consultants – Apply by September 22, 2011
Posted on 21 Sep, 2011 11:11 AM
The project on “Mainstreaming coastal and marine biodiversity conservation into production sectors in the East Godavari river estuarine ecosystem”, Andhra Pradesh with a special focus on the Coringa wildlife sanctuary is being implemented by the Government of India and Government of Andhra Pradesh, with United Nations Development Programme as the lead agency and with funding support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Coastal zone groundwater management: Need for legislation
Posted on 20 Sep, 2011 02:22 PMWhile planning for the coastal zone management, the groundwater component of the vulnerable zone is invariably ignored or neglected, as it is invisible to surface and needs indirect as well as modern scientific technologies to understand.
The war over blue gold
Posted on 19 Sep, 2011 04:45 PMDiamonds are expensive as they are rare, yet have very little use for our daily needs. On the other hand, fresh water which is essential to human existence is often thought of as a free or low priced commodity, mostly due to its abundance.
Green Yatra invites online volunteership and internship - Apply by January 7, 2012
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 09:58 PM
Green Yatra is a registered non-profit trust dedicated to the protection and conservation of mother earth and it’s environment. It strives to maintain the integrity of the ecosystem for the benefit of all living creatures by introducing and adopting simple green lifestyle and eco-friendly ideas in daily lives. It is a movement for the preservation and improvement of nature, the planet, and its environment.
Clear the air on Sindhol - WIO urges Government of Odisha
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 01:47 PM- Is the government really serious about the Project? Water Initiatives Odisha(WIO) apprehends this to be a political game rather than a hydro power project, at least for now.
- We urge upon the government to first clear the air on the project design and other related issues before moving any further.
- The project is uncalled for without making a comprehensive analysis of water and energy scenario of the state; and if it displaces people and submerges agriculture land and forests
"Meeting urban water challenges is matter of political will and priorities, not about technical solutions"
Posted on 17 Sep, 2011 08:55 AMGuest post by: Parineeta Dandekar
This year's World Water Week in Stockholm explored water and sanitation challenges faced by urban areas as well as the water, sanitation and equity challenges posed by urban areas. We take a look at some of the presentations and discussions that took place, especially with reference to India and South Asia.
"It would be wise to look at the world from a water lens than a CO2 lens"- Prof. Malin Falkenmark (Photo: Parineeta Dandekar)
Disaster management in India – A report by Ministry of Home Affairs
Posted on 09 Sep, 2011 05:28 PMThe perception about disaster and its management has undergone a change following the enactment of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The definition of disaster is now all encompassing, which includes not only the events emanating from natural and man-made causes, but even those events which are caused by accident or negligence.
Basanti and the Kosi: How one woman revitalized a watershed in Uttarakhand
Posted on 07 Sep, 2011 03:22 PMGuest post by: Chicu