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Ecology and Environment
Why Mumbai must reclaim its Mithi – A study by Observer Research Foundation
Posted on 08 Jun, 2011 05:05 PMThe river, along with its estuarine reach, provides the much-needed green lungs to the city in the form of mangroves. Neglect of this river was the main cause of the catastrophic floods in Mumbai on 26 July, 2005, which claimed nearly 1,000 lives. In what could be a monumental urban transformation initiative to be undertaken anywhere in India yet, ORF has proposed a grand vision for the reclamation of Mithi River. The study report and a documentary film ’Making the sewer a river again - Why Mumbai must reclaim its Mithi’ on the dreadful conditions of the river, was released in May, 2011 in Mumbai.
Tearing through the water landscape - Evaluating the environmental and social consequences of POSCO project in Odisha - A report by ESG
Posted on 08 Jun, 2011 03:34 PMBased on evidence from this inquiry, the study presents a critical analysis of the environmental and social impact information of POSCO's steel-power-port components to expose the fact that regulatory agencies have inadequate information on the short term and long term impacts of the project on the basis of the information that the company supplied to them. It also provides historical evidence
First-of-its-kind map depicts global forest heights - Update from NASA
Posted on 08 Jun, 2011 10:54 AMEuropean Beech
Photo: Forestryimages.org/University of West Hungary/Norbert Frank
Although there are other local-and regional-scale forest canopy maps, the new map is the first that spans the entire globe based on one uniform method.
The work - based on data collected by NASA's ICESat, Terra, and Aqua satellites - should help scientists build an inventory of how much carbon the world’s forests store and how fast that carbon cycles through ecosystems and back into the atmosphere. Michael Lefsky of the Colorado State University described his results in the journal Geophysical Research Letters.
ADB funded hydro projects in Himachal Pradesh: Disastrous experience - Press release by Him Dhara, SANDRP and HLJM
Posted on 06 Jun, 2011 06:07 PMReport questions ADB funded projects under the 'Himachal Clean Energy Development Programme'.
- ADB loans for four hydroprojects at eco-fragile zones
- Livelihood concerns and environmental issues un-addressed
- Section 17/4 – Urgency clause being used by HPPCL for forced acquisition of land
- Poor EIA reports and non compliance to environmental norms
Recently, a Public Hearing for the World Bank funded Luhri Hydro Electric had to be cancelled after public protests making it clear that the environmental and social impacts of Hydropower projects as well as the increasing gap between their promise and performance, especially in the Himalayan region have become issues of serious concern. And yet these projects continue to be promoted in the garb of renewable and clean energy. So much so that governments are borrowing millions of rupees from international banks and financial institutions to fund these so called 'green' projects.The four ADB financed hydro power projects being constructed by HPPCL include the 195 MW Integrated Kashang Stage I, II and III and the 402 MW Shongtong-Karccham in Kinnaur. The other two projects are the 111 MW Sawara-Kuddu hydropower projects in Shimla district and the 100 MW Sainj hydropower project in Kullu District.
Volunteering at the Vembanad fish count 2011 - An Arghyam field report
Posted on 04 Jun, 2011 12:00 AM
Guest post by Priya Desai
Background
This was organised by the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE). Held on May 26th 2011, we were joined by around 150 to 200 student volunteers from various higher educational institutions in Kerala, such as the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies, St. Albert's College in Ernakulam, School of Applied Life Sciences in Chuttippara and the School of Environmental Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University.
Short and documentary film festival on World Environment Day, Filmbooth, 5th June, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 03 Jun, 2011 12:43 PMOrganizer: Filmbooth
Venue: Habitat World, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Description:
Filmbooth is organising a festival of short films and documentaries to celebrate World Environment Day at New Delhi. It includes short films and short documentaries juxtaposed with crisp 10-min talks by eminent personalities, all films & talks being related to various issues of environment, sustainability and awareness on climate change.
Green Film Festival' - A film festival on the environment, Centre of Gandhian Studies, 5th – 7th June, 2011, Thiruvanthapuram
Posted on 02 Jun, 2011 05:50 PMOrganizers:
- Centre of Gandhian Studies, University of Kerala
- Kerala Biodiversity Board
Venue: University Senate Chamber, Thiruvanthapuram
Centre for Environment Education is looking for Project Officers and Project Associates at Goa – Apply by 2nd June, 2011
Posted on 31 May, 2011 05:23 PMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
Centre for Environment Education (CEE) India is an internationally acclaimed institution in the field of environmental education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). CEE, a Centre of Excellence of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, works with stakeholder groups like children, youth, communities and in-service professionals in urban and rural areas.
Integrated River Basin Planning – Experience on policy and practice in Pamba River Basin in Kerala – A report by APSF Environment Project
Posted on 30 May, 2011 09:50 PMThe Pamba Pilot Project’s aim was to deliver “Policy Support to Integrated River Basin Management” and to contribute to the continuing EU-India policy dialogue in the water sector.
Workshop on journalism and the environment, United Nations Environment Programme, 2nd June, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 28 May, 2011 10:05 AMOrganizer: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Venue: The Leela Palace, New Delhi
Topics:
- Mainstreaming the Economics of Nature– case studies from India and the world
- The Value and Sustainability of Forests Ecosystems: The role of forests in combating climate change , conserving biodiversity and catalysing transformation to Green Economy
- Climate Change Adaptation in High Mountain Areas