Political
Building a coalition for the defense and nurturance of biodiversity - Side-event by SADED at the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, CoP-XI, Hyderabad
Posted on 21 Jan, 2013 11:12 AMThis side event at the Convention on Biological Diversity, CoP-XI, Hyderabad on 16th October, 2012 was organized by South Asian Dialogues on Ecological Democracy (SADED) in collaboration with Collective for Self Learning on Biodiversity, Beyond Copenhagen, Center for Local Health Traditions, CECOEDECON, Harit Swaraaj, Kisan Swar
NIUA calls for Expression of Interest for the documentation of good practices (in the form of a compendium) of municipal or city level water supply and sanitation projects - Submit EOI by February 1, 2013
Posted on 20 Jan, 2013 12:42 PM
About the National Institute of Urban Affairs
National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) is a premier institute for research, training and information dissemination in urban development and management.
Background
The National Institute of Urban Affairs is the National Coordinator for the PEARL initiative. PEARL or ‘Peer Experience and Reflective Learning’ initiative was launched on 31st January 2007 at Hyderabad. It is a programme that enables effective sharing of knowledge (related to planning; implementation; governance and; sustainability of urban reforms and other infrastructure projects) among the cities that are being supported by JNNURM (Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission).
A number of tasks have been planned to achieve the objectives of the programme, ‘Knowledge Support for PEARL’. One of the key tasks encompassed by this programme is Documentation of Good Practices in various thematic areas related to planning; governance and service delivery.
Training programme on passive solar design, daylighting and simulations for green buildings, IIHS and EDS, Bangalore, February 2-3, 2013 - Register by January 28, 2013
Posted on 20 Jan, 2013 11:59 AM
Organizers
Cost recovery in urban water services: Select experiences in Indian cities- A report by Water and Sanitation Program
Posted on 18 Jan, 2013 09:05 PMThe report draws on the report by Water and Sanitation Program (WSP) study from 2008 which made a comparative analysis of 23 urban local bodies (ULBs)—looking at seven cities in detail and another 16 based on secondary data to understand the factors affecting cost recovery.
Water resources in India under changed climate scenario- A paper in International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications
Posted on 18 Jan, 2013 07:41 PMThe paper in its introduction states that the shortage for fresh water is becoming a limiting factor for the socio-economic development of many countries.
Draft report on the exploratory study on wastewater irrigation in Gujarat by People in Centre Consulting- e-disha newsletter for January 2013 from Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination Society (CDD)
Posted on 18 Jan, 2013 02:52 PMArticle and Image Courtesy: Consortium for DEWATS Dissemination Society
A brief note on bio-sand water filters - An adaptation of the traditional slow sand filter
Posted on 17 Jan, 2013 11:20 PMPragathi was founded in 1987, it is a non-government, non-profit and non-religious organization that works for the welfare and development of the tribal and marginalized sections of society, particularly targeting women and children. Pragathi is working in Mysore and Chamarajngar District, covering more than 100 tribal villages with approximately 9600 families.
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and National Remote Sensing Centre release groundwater prospects maps for 14 states of India
Posted on 17 Jan, 2013 05:29 PMIt is therefore crucial that we look after this resource and ensure that it is managed properly.Over reliance on groundwater for both domestic and commercial purposes has led to over-exploitation and contamination of groundwater. In order to make groundwater sustainable, there is a need to understand the aquifer characteristics as well as its overall geological setting.
Understanding and conserving urban lakes and wetlands: Report on a course conducted by INTACH at New Delhi, in January 2013
Posted on 17 Jan, 2013 12:12 PMDay 1: Introduction to wetlands, their functions, values & importance