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April 24, 2023
Desalination via solar energy for sustainable development
The economic viability of solar desalination methods is the primary obstacle
The challenge is of ascertaining how renewable energy sources can be utilized to operate a desalination system (Image: Vmenkov, Wikimedia Commons)
April 7, 2023
Policies, plans and financing for just energy transition
iFOREST convenes the first Global Just Transition Dialogue
A transition of all fossil fuel sectors will need to be considered in a phased manner (Image: Ramkumar; Wikimedia Commons)
March 23, 2023
IPCC climate report - a warning call
Synthesis report of IPCC AR6: Grounded action needed to ensure social and ecological justice
The Sixth Assessment Report of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is the sixth in a series of reports which assess scientific, technical, and socio-economic information concerning climate change (Image: Wallpaperflare)
January 7, 2023
Fostering innovation in the green cooling sector
India’s cooling strategy can simultaneously mitigate the heat-related risks on lives and livelihoods, lower carbon emissions, and position India as a global hub for green cooling manufacturing.
Can India meet its growing domestic demand while also position itself as a manufacturing hub for cooling technologies? (Image: Gije Cho, CC)
August 8, 2022
IFC fosters climate action in South Asia
Focus is on sustainable and inclusive growth
IFC works on accelerating the transition to low-carbon development in a wide range of sectors (Image: Kai Stachowiak)
February 16, 2022
Enabling a just transition in India’s coal district of Korba
Economic restructuring and development intervention will be essential, shows the latest study by iFOREST
Under the 'current policy scenario,' which aligns with India's netzero target of 2070, all the coal mines in Korba can be closed by 2050 and power plants by 2040 in a phased manner (A view of South Eastern Coalfields Limited in Korba; Image: India Water Portal)
Call for abstracts for the 'Fifth National Research Conference on Climate Change', Indian Climate Research Network, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
The conference will cover topics related to the scientific, technical, economic and policy aspects of climate change in South Asian countries.
Posted on 30 Sep, 2014 07:16 PM

Call for abstracts:

Indian Climate Research Network
Sparkle in the mountains: The indigenous 'Hydroger'
Villages of Nagaland that aren't connected to the electricity grid have been given hope by a new source of power.
Usha Dewani
Posted on 04 Sep, 2014 10:50 PM

It is a labour of love. For 10 years, the team at Nagaland Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPeD) held this experiment close to their hearts- a daunting task that is lighting up lives in far-off villages in the mountains of Nagaland today. The hydroger has made way for many to diversify their income through new activities and reduced women’s day-to-day drudgery.
Hydroger machine at Logwesunyu village, Nagaland
Centre allocates Rs.133 crore to conserve 115 wetlands
Policy matters this week
Swati Bansal
Posted on 05 Aug, 2014 12:41 PM

Centre identifies 115 wetlands for conservation and management
Maguri Beel (wetland) in Assam
Invitation to the 'Training Course on Solar Powered Pumping Systems Sustainable Solution for Drinking Water Supply - Focus on Planning, Designing, Quality Control and Installation', IPHE & WatsanCAD Solution, Bhopal
The three day training course aims to provide training on solar pumping systems to grassroot officials of the nodal departments and other related stake holders
Posted on 27 Jul, 2014 01:50 PM

The training is jointly organised by Institute of Public Health Engineers-India (IPHE), & WatsanCAD Solution.

Know more about the training course.
Solar powered pumping system
Sunshine water in Uttarakhand
Churerdhar, a tiny mountain village, used solar energy to solve its drinking water problems.
Vinod Kothari
Posted on 21 May, 2014 10:50 AM

Churerdhar, a mountain village in Uttarakhand suffered from a lack of safe potable water. Here, hand pumps used to dry up in the summer and a natural spring 1.5 km away from the cluster of homes that housed 300 people, was the only other source of water. That was its plight in 2002. 

Existing water sources 
Sunshine water for Chureddhar Village, Uttarakhand
NGT orders Singrauli power plants to supply drinking water to residents
Policy matters this week
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 21 May, 2014 08:48 AM
NGT orders Singrauli power plants to supply drinking water to residents
Singrauli Coal Mines (Source: UA Satish on Flickr)
Environmentalists wary of Modi's green agenda
News this week
Ravleen Kaur
Posted on 20 May, 2014 10:47 PM

Environmentalists wary of Modi's green agenda
Launch of Narmada-Kshipra interlink (The Hindu)
Invitation to the 'Science Fair and Seminar', Save The Environment, Tripura
Science Fair and Seminar is the part of the project 'Awareness, Motivation, and Providing Safe Drinking Water Programme through Saviour Technology Solar Power in Tripura'.
Posted on 12 Feb, 2014 03:22 PM

Programme Overview:

Organizers cordially invite you to attend Science and Technology Fair, Drawing and Quiz Competitions from 18-20 February, 2014, everday between 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. and Seminar, Prize Distribution and Cultural Programme on 20 February, 2014 from 3.00 p.m. onwards.

Venue: Town Hall, Belonia South Tripura.
Call for Abstracts and Event Proposals ' World Water Week', Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), Stockholm
A unique forum for the exchange of views, experiences and practices between the scientific, business, policy and civic communities.
Posted on 04 Jan, 2014 09:04 AM

For more information on the Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), click here.

For further details on the event, that has the theme of 'Energy and Water', click here.
World Water Week, Stockholm
Vacancies for the posts of 'Project Associate, Assistant & Manager', UNDP, New Delhi
Openings are for the project “Strengthening Capacities for Decentralised Planning”, being implemented by the Planning Commission in partnership with State governments.
Posted on 02 Dec, 2013 12:50 PM

For more information on the UNDP, click here.
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