Andhra Pradesh
Workshop on 'Pathways to interdisciplinarity: Analysing the interface of nature, economy and society', The Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE), October 19, 2011, Hyderabad
Posted on 12 Jul, 2011 11:44 AM
Organizer: The Indian Society for Ecological Economics (INSEE)
Venue: Centre for Economic and Social Studies (CESS), 6-3-869, Nizamia Observatory Campus, Begumpet, Hyderabad
Farmers on crop holiday in Andhra Pradesh: They shun growing paddy this kharif season
Posted on 09 Jul, 2011 01:28 PM
Andhra Pradesh produced 14 million tonnes of rice this year. In absence of storage space many schools function as godowns
Photo: M Suchitra
National seminar on 'Climate Change: Causes, consequences & strategies for sustainable environment', Vikrama Simhapuri University, July 16 – 17, 2011, Nellore
Posted on 07 Jul, 2011 05:25 PM
Organizer: Vikrama Simhapuri University
Venue: Seminar Hall, Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore
Topics:
- Climate change: Green house effect, health problems, eco-agro cultural changes, costal ecosystem and pollution control
Fellowship media briefing workshop on water bodies, Centre for Science and Environment, July 26 – 27, 2011, Visakhapatnam
Posted on 04 Jul, 2011 01:14 PM
Organizer: Centre for Science and Environment
Venue: Visakhapatnam
Description:
Water is keenly contested today. Reports are emerging from across India about water bodies being encroached upon, gobbled up and sucked dry by a combination of forces ranging from industrialisation and urban growth to population pressures and severe pollution. A state of continuous conflict exists over these water bodies, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, streams and wetlands.
OTELP is looking for HR persons for collaborative work at Hyderabad & Malkangiri district, Odisha – Apply by July 15, 2011
Posted on 28 Jun, 2011 06:44 PM
The Orissa Tribal Empowerment and Livelihood Project (OTELP) focuses on empowering the tribals and enabling them to enhance their food security, increase their incomes and improve their overall quality of life through more efficient natural resource management based on the principles of improved watershed management and more productive environmentally sound agricultural practices and through off-farm/non-farm enterprise development.
International seminar on innovation, sustainability and development, National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies, June 28 – 30, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 27 Jun, 2011 11:21 AM
Organizer: National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS)
Venue: NISTADS Conference Hall, K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi
Topics:
- Critical reflections on the state of thinking on innovation in India
- Innovation manifestos
- Food and agriculture
- Medicines and technology
- Information and communication technology
- Low carbon innovations
- Grassroots innovations
- Indigenous knowledge
Gravity based spring water supply systems in Vishakhapatnam: A sustainable solution to an age-old problem
Posted on 23 Jun, 2011 05:42 PM
With an annual rainfall of more than 1200 mm, this region has truly pristine and under-developed ground water resources. The water related issues are more complex in the hilly areas. Some of the most concerning issues that affect the current water scenario in the Eastern Ghats are pollution of water sources (springs & streams) leading to poor health, illiteracy and ignorance resulting in improper hygiene and sanitation practices. The burden on women and children is also high since they have to walk a long distance to the springs/streams for fetching water.
Food in focus' - National video competition of Indian Youth Climate Network – Apply by July 31, 2011
Posted on 23 Jun, 2011 11:59 AM
The Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) is a network of young people in 18 states uniting Indian youth and youth oriented organizations who are concerned about climate change and environment issues. IYCN members work to generate awareness about and establish consensus on what role India should play in the global debate of climate change, and how it should address its domestic issues.
Workshop on 'Sustainable environment, media and youth', Centre for Media Studies, June 23, 2011, Hyderabad
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 01:26 PM
Organizers:
- Centre for Media Studies (CMS)
- Forum for Better Hyderabad
Venue: Hyderabad Press Club, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
Chemical characteristics responsible for the higher concentration of fluoride in groundwater - A paper in Springer Science
Posted on 21 Jun, 2011 01:42 PMFluoride is essential for normal bone growth, but its higher concentration in drinking water poses great health problems and fluorosis is common in many parts of India.