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Understanding governance in WASH sector in Andhra Pradesh - A study by WASSAN
The paper examines the issue of water governance- its key elements, applicability, and influence on service levels.
MV Rama Chandrudu
R subramanyam Naidu
Safa Fanaian
Posted on 18 Feb, 2012 03:38 PM

Problems in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector have their roots in socio-political issues rather than in technology. This paper presents the report of a survey in 107 villages in rural Andhra Pradesh to illustrate the influence of governance systems.

contrasting pictures of a well maintained hand pump and one that is standing in a pool of dirty water

Climate change risk - An adaptation and mitigation agenda for Indian cities - A paper published in the journal Environment and Urbanisation
This paper outlines the much needed adaptation and mitigation agenda for cities in India where the urban population is likely to grow by around 500 million over the next 50 years.
Aromar Revi
Posted on 18 Feb, 2012 01:33 PM

The paper dwells on the likely changes that climate change is expected to bring in temperature, precipitation and extreme rainfall, drought, river and inland flooding, storms/storm surges/coastal flooding, sea-level rise and environmental health risks, and who within urban populations will be at risk.

Training in EPANET, The Community Engineers
Posted on 18 Feb, 2012 09:31 AM

Organizer: The Community Engineers (TCE)

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Description:
Trainees will be provided with the EPANET 2.0 software, Handouts and EPANET Manual. TCE has carried out several training in Water Supply Distribution Modelling using EPANET across India. 

Ek Soch & DEF invites applications for mPower Forum, Mobile Innovators to join Incubatee Group and get financial & mentorship support – Apply by February 28, 2012
Posted on 18 Feb, 2012 08:45 AM

Organizer: Ek Soch                 
                  Digital Empowerment Foundation

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Description:
Ek Soch in association with Digital Empowerment Foundation launches mPower Forum Competition. Every fresh idea or active project on mobile based applications, interested in incubation and acceleration process of mPower Forum is invited. Business Plan/ model to be shared should focus on Mobile phone usage [application development /service delivery], Scalability/ Marketability and Long term Commercial Viability in 10 categories.

UNDP calls for submissions to Cartoon Contest on Climate Change – Apply by February 21, 2012
Posted on 16 Feb, 2012 09:00 AM

 UNDP

Description:
The Human Development Report (HDR) Unit of the Asia-Pacific Regional Centre, UNDP, Bangkok is hosting a cartoon contest on Climate Change and Human Development in Asia-Pacific, in partnership with the Office for Regional Cooperation of the Embassy of France in Thailand.

MoWR invites comments on Draft National Water Policy 2012 – By February 29, 2012
Posted on 16 Feb, 2012 08:42 AM

Description:
The Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) is revising the National Water Policy after almost ten years and has held public consultations with different stakeholders over 2010-2011. The new draft policy has been put up on the Ministry's website, attached below, comments are invited till 29 February 2012.

Climate: Observations, projections and impacts - India - A report by the Met Office (UK)
This report by the Met Office, UK describes the findings of a study that aimed at compiling observations, projections and impacts of climate change in the context of India
Met Office (UK)
Posted on 15 Feb, 2012 03:25 PM

This was done as a part of a project that aimed at compiling scientifically robust and impartial information on the physical impacts of climate change for more than 20 countries.
Swiss Re invites applications for ReSource Award for Sustainable Watershed Management 2013 – Apply by April 30, 2012
Posted on 13 Feb, 2012 01:16 PM

 Swiss re

Description:
Swiss Re, one of the world's leading reinsurer, launched the “ReSource Award 2013" on 30 January 2012. Swiss Re established the International ReSource Award in 2002 to actively support the planning, evaluation and implementation of water-related projects with the aim of promoting awareness and encouraging the efficient use of this precious resource. The award is an annual competition for innovative watershed management projects with a total value of USD 150 000. It will be granted to one or several projects selected by an international jury. The prize money is to be used exclusively for project implementation.

"Bottle it up: We can use it" - Scientific studies on human urine - A presentation by Arghyam
This presentation deals with the issue of reuse of human urine in agriculture.
Arghyam
Praveena Sridhar
Posted on 10 Feb, 2012 11:13 AM

This presentation by Arghyam includes the results of doctoral study done by G Sridevi under the guidance of Prof.
FES invites applications for Senior Project Officers/Project Officers, India – Apply by February 10, 2012
Posted on 10 Feb, 2012 12:10 AM

Content courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia

FES

The Foundation for Ecological Security (FES) works towards the ecological restoration and conservation of land and water resources, in a variety of eco-fragile and degraded landscapes across the country. The projects of FES are located in three of the ten bio-geographic zones of the country including the Semi-arid regions, the Deccan plateau in peninsular India and the Coast. Our work is focused on common lands, collectively managed by the local communities and upon which large sections of the community especially the poor continue to depend upon for their sustenance and livelihood. Currently, FES is working in about 2,200 villages, in 27 districts, addressing about 1,30,000 hectares of common land in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Northeast.

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