Karnataka

Workshop on "Open source Geospatial tools", Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP), 1st - 5th May 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 16 Mar, 2011 06:22 PM

Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP)
Organizers:

  • Centre for Infrastructure, Sustainable Transportation and Urban Planning (CiSTUP)
Call for Entries – Voices from the Waters 2011, 6th International Film Festival on Water - Last date to apply 15th June 2011
Posted on 16 Mar, 2011 05:23 PM

Voices from the Waters 2011Bangalore Film Society in collaboration with Alliance Francaise de Bangalore, SVARAJ, Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF) of Ithaca College USA, Christ University Bangalore, VISTHAR, Charter of Human Responsibilities, SAMVADA, Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy, YWCA Bangalore and Water Journeys – Campaign for Fundamental Right to Water, are organizing the 6th edition of the largest International Film Festival on Water – Voices from the Waters 2011.

Bengaluru lakes to get a facelift - Down To Earth
Karnataka High Court sets 2014 deadline to clean up 189 water bodies. Posted on 16 Mar, 2011 04:41 PM

 

Bengaluru now has an actionplan to restore its waterbodies after the Karnataka High Court accepted the report of a committee appointed to prepare a framework for the preservation of the city's lakes. The court had appointed the committee headed by Justice NK Patil in November last year to examine the ground realities while formulating a framework for restoration of lakes.

National Level Engineers Training on "Decentralised Wastewater Treatment Systems (DEWATS)", Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society, 9th - 14th May 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 16 Mar, 2011 02:52 PM

Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) SocietyOrganizer: Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society

Venue: Centre for Advanced Sanitation Solutions, Kengeri, Banagalore

Domestic water usage analysis for a 32 flat apartment in Bangalore - Kannan Venkitachalam
Dear Friends, our Apartment is using metered water for all individual 32 flats and monthly maintenance as per individual water usage. Posted on 08 Mar, 2011 10:10 AM

 

Domestic water usage analysis
Initially used to buy 3-4 tankers per day with limited supply of water like in morning 1.5hrs., Noon 1 hr & Night 1.5hrs for the last 11 to 12 months. Now we have 24 hrs water and buying only 2 tankers per day.

Landmark initiative of Karnataka High Court stops the destruction and degeneration of lakes of Bangalore - ESG press release
Over 400 lakes to be immediately protected and rehabilitated in an ecologically wise and socially just manner spread over 1200 sq km of Bangalore urban region. Posted on 04 Mar, 2011 09:02 AM

In a landmark ruling today, the Hon’ble High Court of Karnataka accepted the report of a committee it constituted to examine the ground realities and prepare an action plan for the preservation of lakes in the city of Bangalore. This report was sought by an interim direction of Chief Justice Mr. J. S. Khehar and Justice A. S.

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, Bangalore is looking for Faculty positions - Apply by 30th April 2011
Posted on 03 Mar, 2011 11:52 AM

Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE), Bangalore invites applications for endowed two faculty positions:

  1. Faculty position in Environment and Development: Person may be trained either in the social or natural/physical/engineering sciences or both.
  2. Faculty position in Social Science: Person must be trained primarily in the social sciences.
Lakes of Mahadevpura constituency of Bengaluru: Current status, changes in distribution and recommendations for restoration - A report by ATREE (2011)
This report is based on a survey of the lakes dating back to the 9th century AD in Mahadevpura constituency of Bengaluru. Posted on 02 Mar, 2011 09:18 AM

LakeThe lakes are now faced with the impacts of rapid urbanization and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has been consolidating management of the majority of the city’s lakes under its control in the recent years. The survey dealt with 35 lakes in 10 sub chains in Mahadevpura. The report describes current status, studies changes in extent, and suggests steps for reclamation and conservation.

Arghyam is looking for Senior Project Manager
Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 02:47 PM

Arghyam

Arghyam is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team in Bangalore and help in our grant management.

Arghyam is a not-for-profit foundation working in the water sector in India. Arghyam’s vision is “Safe sustainable water for all”. We take up focused programs that address lack of equitable access to water, in a sustainable manner, amongst all citizens, through partnerships and grants across the country. Check out www.arghyam.org for details.

Temple fish sanctuaries: Last bastions of native fish and pristine river stretches - A report
Native freshwater fish in India are declining rapidly, due to destruction of habitats through hydrological modifications, pollution and unsustainable fishing practices. Posted on 01 Mar, 2011 12:56 PM



Temple Fish Sanctuaries: Last bastions of native fish and pristine river stretches

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