Mumbai District

Invite to a book release 'Ecological and Environmental reporting in India- A handbook for media,NGOs and people', Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai
A handbook by Santosh Shintre, an active environmental journalist
Posted on 15 Jul, 2013 01:14 PM

Organisers

Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)

Venue

BNHS, Hornbill House, 
Dr Salik Ali Chowk
Shahid Bhagt Singh Marg
Mumbai-1

About the book

BNHS, India
Rain rain go away, our cities can't keep the water at bay!
Poor urban planning and reckless construction leave India incapable of welcoming the much-needed monsoon. Posted on 17 Jun, 2013 06:32 PM

Breaking news! The monsoon is here! It hit Kerala on June 1 and with that put an end to newspapers stories on drought in India highlighted by pictures of farmers standing on cracked earth and staring up at the sunny skies. However, very soon there will be Page-1 picture spreads of water-logged cities with traffic jams and harried people titled "The city is drowning"!

Water logging on city streets
Job opportunities at Jhatkaa, a citizens group working on cutting edge innovation in citizen engagement
Jhatkaa is looking for people from diverse backgrounds, dedicated to creating change, and ready to put their full heart into their role .
Posted on 29 Apr, 2013 01:04 PM

Jhatakaa

The organisation

International Rivers invites applications for Co-Director - South Asia Program
International Rivers is looking for an experienced, skilled, dynamic Co-Director of their South Asia Program.
Posted on 26 Apr, 2013 04:29 PM

Training on basic & advanced analysis using SPSS
Excella Orbit, a division of Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., announces the training programme on Basic and Advanced Analysis using SPSS
Posted on 06 Apr, 2013 12:49 PM

Excella Orbit, a division of Sambodhi Research & Communications Pvt. Ltd., announces the training programme on Basic and Advanced Analysis using SPSS to be held at following cities; June 23 - 26, 2009 - Chennai, July 15 - 18, 2009 - Mumbai, July 28 - 31, 2009 - Hyderabad, August 10 - 13, 2009 - New Delhi. The aim of the programme is to enable participants to Input data into SPSS, select appropriate data analysis techniques, perform requisite analyses using SPSS, interpret the data output for various decision- making needs and present output to specific users in user friendly manner.

Awareness and brainstorming on urban wetlands of Maharashtra by TERI on the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2013
On the occasion of World Wetlands Day - 2013, TERI focused on identifying the need, gaps, and devising strategies for long term conservation of “Urban Wetlands” of Maharashtra, India. Posted on 10 Mar, 2013 11:29 PM

Author: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)

An evaluative study on the informal water distribution system in Kaula Bandar slum in Mumbai- A paper in BioMed Central Public Health Journal
The paper evaluates an informal water distribution system in Kaula Bandar(KB), slum in Mumbai. Posted on 03 Mar, 2013 07:22 PM

As a result of rapid urbanisation, majority of migrated population is forced to settle in places which are not legally recognised by state authorities. These areas thus lack in basic services like water supply and sewerage. Consequently, the slum dwellers often resort to illegal methods to avail these services.

Green islands amongst Mumbai’s brick and mortar: A video about some amazing work done by local citizens in setting up community gardens within the city
Lush green spaces thrive in the heart of Mumbai, thanks to a green initiative ‘ Urban Leaves’ that provides information and knowledge to the local community to reconnect with nature. Individuals, friends and families – all eager learners pledge their time and energy, come soil their hands and grow organic greens together. Posted on 07 Feb, 2013 11:32 AM

Source of video: Urban Leaves

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