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Ecology and Environment
NCBS, TIRF invites applications for Horizon Scanning India, Bangalore
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:41 AMContent courtesy: OpenSpace
The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), located in Bangalore, is part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The mandate of NCBS is fundamental research in the frontier areas of biology. Our research interests range from the study of single molecules to ecology and evolution.
Mining India: Sustainably for growth – A report by Ernst & Young and ASSOCHAM
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:36 AMIt deals with issues around capital raising, policy framework, efficiency and sustainability and provides a way forward for strategic acceleration of the benefits.
National conference on ' Biodiversity assessment, conservation and utilization', Abasaheb Garware College, February 9-11, 2012, Pune
Posted on 19 Nov, 2011 02:13 PMOrganizers: Abasaheb Garware College, Pune
Venue: Abasaheb Garware College, Karve Road, Pune
Description:
The Department of Biodiversity, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune is organizing a National Conference on 'Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization' during 9-11 Feb 2012 under the chairmanship of renowned ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil. In connection with this a theme based nature photography competition named 'Wild Reflections' is also being organized.
A river runs through us: An award-winning film on the threats faced by our rivers
Posted on 18 Nov, 2011 03:32 PMArticle and media courtesy: International Rivers
Living rivers, dying rivers: Rivers in North East India
Posted on 15 Nov, 2011 03:29 PMRivers in North-East India
![The majestic Brahmaputra river (Source: Wikimedia Commons)](/sites/default/files/styles/featured_articles/public/iwp/the_brahmaputra_river.jpg?itok=J8VPxnc_)
Workshop on rainwater harvesting in Meerut’ - Janhit Foundation's e-newsletter of March 2011
Posted on 11 Nov, 2011 09:29 PMContent courtesy: Janhit Foundation
Assam’s strategy and action plan on climate change - Recommendations - First draft - ASTEC (2011)
Posted on 07 Nov, 2011 11:20 AMThis report by the Assam Science Technology & Environment Council (ASTEC) contains the compiled recommendation of three consultative workshops organized in Assam University, Gauhati University and
Water poverty in urban India - A study of major cities - A seminar paper - Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Posted on 05 Nov, 2011 12:02 PMThis seminar paper submitted for the UGC Summer Programme at the Jamia Millia Islamia University describes the findings of a study that explored the quantity of water used in domestic households vis-à-vis the recommended quantity of water consumption in seven major Indian cities, n
Advancing development - Towards sustainable livelihoods - Madurai Symposium - DHAN Foundation - September 14-18 ( 2011)
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 08:47 AMThe Madurai Symposium organised by the
A course on policies, politics & practices of environmental management, CSE, December 19, 2011 – January 6, 2012, New Delhi
Posted on 04 Nov, 2011 08:22 AMOrganizers: Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) & Engineers Without Borders (EWB)
Venue: Anil Agarwal Green College, 38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi–110062
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is a public interest research and advocacy organisation based in New Delhi. CSE researches into, lobbies for and communicates the urgency of development that is both sustainable and equitable.
Engineers Without Borders (EWB) is an international development organisation that removes barriers to development through engineering. Its programmes provide opportunities for young people to learn about technology's role in tackling poverty. Supported by the EWB-UK community, its members can work on projects around the globe.