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The River Care volunteer handbook
Posted on 26 Aug, 2009 02:06 PMClick on the link below to download the handbook.
How changing climate and melting glaciers affects nations across the globe: Spotlight on the Himalayas
Posted on 25 Aug, 2009 05:11 PMAs observed by the United Nations Environment Program (GRID-Arendal) ice and snow are major components of the climate system. That is why human induced climate change can be first observed in Polar Regions where most of Earth's snow and ice are concentrated. In these areas global warming induces the progressive melting of ice and snow.
The many impacts of climate change - A serious global environmental issue?
Posted on 25 Aug, 2009 03:14 PMThe earth is currently warming rapidly. And this warming is bringing about massive changes. Our glaciers are melting rapidly. The artic ice-shelf is breaking apart into pieces and threatens to modify the salinity of the oceans.
Films and video resources on climate change and greenhouse gas emissions from the Centre for Science and Environment
Posted on 24 Aug, 2009 10:26 AMA number of films on climate change are available on the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) store. These include:
Workshop on urban lake monitoring & management by CiSTUP, Bangalore
Posted on 22 Aug, 2009 05:01 AMImage & Content Courtesy: CiSTUP
Indian Institute of Science is conducting a Workshop on URBAN LAKE MONITORING & MANAGEMENT from 23rd to 25th of September 2009 and a Brainstorming Session on Conservation & Management of Urban Lakes on 26th September 2009
Venue: CiSTUP seminar Hall (SID Building), IISc campus (location details are available at http://cistup.iisc.ernet.in)
Workshop schedule: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
The workshop is meant for Research Scholars and Master students. The age of the participant be less than 30 as of 30 August 2009 (no registration and accommodation charges for selected young researchers).
Interested applicant should send a write-up (less than 750 words each) on “Need and challenges of wetland Monitoring and Management in India” and “How wetland monitoring workshop would benefit their career” (One page on each title). Application and write-up is to be routed through their institution. Selected outstation candidates will be paid Rs 500/- as their travel support and accommodation and food during the workshop will be taken care by the organizers.
How does melting ice caps and changing climate affect us? Impact of climate change on major crops
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 03:51 PMThe UN Panel on Climate Change is informing the world on what damage global warming can cause. But a recent study shows how temperature changes have already hit the global economy and Indian agriculture is suffering the brunt of it.
Rainwater harvesting in India: Traditional and contemporary
Posted on 21 Aug, 2009 12:41 PMThe document informs that traditionally Indians worshipped both water and rain as “Jala” and “Varuna”. Even rivers were worshipped. Till 3000 B.C., RWH happened without human effort as rain got collected in rivers and natural depressions. Civilizations flourished on river banks all over the world Indus valley civilization in India.
Technologies for lake restoration: A paper from Helmut Klapper on water quality and restoration of lakes
Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 03:46 PMDownload this guide to technologies which can assist you in your goal to restore lakes.
Ramsar convention policies: Concept and mission
Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 03:31 PMThe Ramsar Convention’s ‘wise use’ concept defined as ‘the maintenance of the wetlands ecological character, achieved through the implementation of ecosystem approaches, within the context of sustainable development’, has guided various measures for the sustainable use of wetlands and their resources, for the benefit of humankind.
Revival of ancient water tanks in India: Case studies from Karnataka and Tamilnadu
Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 03:26 PMCenturies old dried up water tanks have been revived with the combined efforts of the local community and the authorities.