Bangalore Urban and Rural District

Rainwater harvesting for the Bangalore Metro - A presentation by Biome Environmental Solutions Private Limited
This presentation introduces a plan for rainwater harvesting for the city of Bangalore Posted on 20 Jul, 2012 04:37 PM

This presentation by Biome Environmental Solutions Private Limited introduces a plan for Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) for the city of Bangalore. The objectives of the plan include:

Rainwater harvesting law in Bangalore - Has it worked ? - A video interview with an experienced plumber in Bangalore
This video describes the experiences of a plumber in rainwater harvesting in Bangalore Posted on 13 Jul, 2012 12:50 PM

 

Electronics City Industrial Association manages water needs of the nearby villages in the area
This article provides the details of Electronics City Industrial Association, which manages water needs of communities in the surrounding areas Posted on 09 Jul, 2012 08:06 PM

Electronics City Industrial Association (ELCIA) was established in 1992. In 1997, the maintenance and upkeeping of Electronics City was handed over to ELCIA by the Karnataka State Electronics Development Corporation Limited (KEONICS), which handled the responsibility previously.

Environment Report Card of Bangalore, 2012 by the Centre for Sustainable Development (CSD)
This report sheds light on citizen’s perceptions on Bangalore’s environment and includes contributions from experts from the governmental and non governmental organisations Posted on 09 Jul, 2012 01:28 PM

This report by the Centre for Sustainable Development sheds light on citizen’s perception on Bangalore’s environment. It is a result of contribution by various government bodies, experts and organisation. This report has been divided into four chapters followed by a brief reference list.

Indian Institute for Human Settlements invites applications for its Program in Urban Development for working professsionals, based at Bangalore - Admissions open from July 2, 2012
Posted on 29 Jun, 2012 11:03 AM

 

IIHS

The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is a national education institution committed to the equitable, sustainable and efficient transformation of Indian settlements. IIHS is India’s first prospective independently funded and managed inter-disciplinary National University for Research and Innovation that focuses on its ongoing urban and development transformation. It is a first-of-its-kind, practice and innovation-oriented knowledge institution that seeks to bridge the conventional excellence, scale and inclusion divide.

Description:
The PWP-UD is a full-time, eight-month Post-Graduate Certificate Program intended for early and mid-career working professionals who want to augment their competencies and professional worth; add significant value to or change their career tracks.

Arghyam invites applications for a Manager for their Research division, Bangalore - Apply by July 10, 2012
Posted on 18 Jun, 2012 05:41 PM

 

Arghyam

Arghyam is a public charitable foundation setup with an endowment from Rohini Nilekani, working in the field of water and sanitation in India since 2005. ‘Arghyam’ is a Sanskrit word meaning ‘Offering’. Our vision is “Safe, sustainable water for all”.

Description:

Arghyam is looking for full-time Manager, for their Research division, to be based in Bangalore.

ATREE invites application for Research positions on Climate change and water in urbanising watersheds, India - Apply by June 15, 2012
Posted on 11 Jun, 2012 01:24 PM

ATREE

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is a research institution in the areas of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. We focus on applied science through research, education and action that influence policy and practice on conservation of nature, management of natural resources, and sustainable development.

Description:
We are beginning a 3-year research project on climate vulnerability and adaptation in urbanizing watersheds. This is an interdisciplinary research project involving natural and social scientists from ATREE and The Pacific Institute, USA, focusing on two watersheds: the Arkavathy sub-basin near Bangalore, and the Rangit sub-basin near Darjeeling. The objective is to understand the impact of climate change on the quality and quantity of water accessible to different sections of the society, particularly weaker sections, and the household and wider institutional/governance factors that shape vulnerability, short-term coping mechanisms and possible adaptation strategies.

Sarakki lake in Bangalore is almost dead and needs quick action to be revived
This article by Sucheta Ramprakash describes the gradual deterioration of the Sarakki lake in Bangalore, which has now become a reservoir for untreated sewage Posted on 07 Jun, 2012 04:39 PM

Sarakki Lake, also known as Jagaranahalli Lake located in South Bangalore is one of the oldest lakes in Bangalore, and once upon a time one of the most glorious. It has now become a reservoir for untreated sewage and a dumping yard for the surrounding neighbourhoods. This lake was a source of water for four villages up until just a few years ago.

Centre for Environment Education invites application for Project staff to work on "Nature education camps", Bangalore, apply by June 22, 2012
Posted on 06 Jun, 2012 11:03 AM

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CEE

Description: CEE India is an internationally acclaimed institution in the field of Environmental Education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). CEE, a Centre of Excellence of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, works with stakeholder groups like Children, Youth, Communities and in-service professionals in urban and rural areas.

Job description:
CEE requires Project staff for our Southern Regional Cell to work on “Nature Education Camps” programme.

7th Edition of Voices from the Waters Film Festival, August 30 - September 2, 2012, Bangalore
Posted on 29 May, 2012 10:50 PM

Voices from water

Organiser: Voices from the Waters, the International Travelling Film Festival

Venue: Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, Christ University and Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore

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