/topics/sustainability
Sustainability
Assessing the land use change and its impact on water resources: A study on the Mula and Mutha rivers catchment area in Pune
Posted on 17 Feb, 2013 09:11 PMLand use changes hydrologic system and have potentially large impacts on water resources. An assessment in an area with seasonally limited water availability and which is subject to rapid socio- economic development and population growth will provide an exemplary view on the local impacts of major recent developments in India. In this backdrop this paper analyzes past land use changes between 1989 and 2009 and their impacts on the water balance in the Mula and Mutha Rivers catchment upstream of Pune. The aim of the paper is:
- assess the land use changes between 1989/1990 and 2009/2010
- analyze the impacts of these changes on the long-term water balance components in the Mula and Mutha Rivers catchment upstream of the city of Pune.
Influence of anthropogenic contamination on fluoride concentration in groundwater: A study of Mulbagal town, Kolar district, Karnataka
Posted on 15 Feb, 2013 04:53 PMGroundwater contamination is a serious, but relatively ignored issue in the country. This contamination occurs in either through geogenic or anthropogenic means. Fluoride contamination is one such example of geogenic contamination that is widely found in the Kolar district of Karnataka. However, the fluoride levels in the town of Mulbagal are lower than those in the surroundings. Earlier, a study was conducted on the impact of pit toilets on the groundwater in the area. The present paper investigates the presence of any link between these two phenomena.
Handbook for flood protection, anti-erosion and river training works by Central Water Commission (2012)
Posted on 13 Feb, 2013 09:43 PMThis handbook by Central Water Commission aims to provide necessary guidance to the field engineers in the state and central for design, appraisal, construction and monitoring of the flood management works covering all the relevant BIS codes, design manuals, guidelines, technical specifications for construction materials and practices etc. to meet new challenges in the flood management in India.
Annual conference on environment and sustainability, Confederation of Indian Industry, Bangalore, February 15, 2013
Posted on 13 Feb, 2013 12:40 PMThe tragic tale of toxic Jadugoda: Videos documenting the devastating effects of uranium mining in Jharkhand
Posted on 12 Feb, 2013 08:11 AMThe rich treasure of uranium in this belt turns toxic for the ‘adivasis’, engulfing them in severe health and safety issues
A shocking story of ‘Toxic neglect’ (Source of video: womenaloudindia)
National level conference on sustainable approach to sustainability, UL Environment, Mumbai, February 19, 2013
Posted on 08 Feb, 2013 01:32 PMVenue
The Oberoi, Mumbai
Meet of Mountain States, Indian Mountain Initiative, Central Himalayan Environment Association, New Delhi, March 19, 2013
Posted on 29 Jan, 2013 02:36 PMDelhi Sustainable Development Summit - The global challenge of resource efficient growth and development, New Delhi, January 31-February2, 2013
Posted on 28 Jan, 2013 03:17 PMTaj Palace Hotel
Sardar Patel Marg
Diplomatic Enclave, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110 021, India
About DSDS