Events

Call for abstracts for International Conference on Sustainable materials and Innovative technologies in Civil Engineering, Nehru Institute for Technology, Coimbatore
The Conference focusses on creating sustainable public infrastructure including water resources
Posted on 18 Jun, 2014 04:35 PM

The water related themes of the Conference are

- Integerated Water Resources management

- Coastal Zone Management

- Groundwater quality

- Urban flooding and landslides

- Ocean infrastructure development

- Global warming and its impact on water resources

- Wastewater treatment and pollution control technologies

Conference on Technologies in Civil Engineering
Invitation for a course on 'Sustainable Urban Water Management', Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi
The five-days programme will focus on planning and designing of rainwater harvesting and decentralized waste water treatment systems
Posted on 05 Jun, 2014 01:18 PM

Increasing urbanization in India has led to soaring freshwater demands and has hence resulted in large amounts of wastewater generation. This water crisis is mainly a consequence of the current water management regime which focuses on centralized water management. We need to implement sustainable and affordable decentralised water management practices to contain this crisis.

Rainwater harvesting in Goa University
Applications open for Water Science Governance Programme, TERI University, New Delhi
The Programme aims to build core competencies among students, researchers, policy makers and professionals to face challenges in managing water resources
Posted on 05 Jun, 2014 12:23 AM

Get More information about the course on Water Science and Governance

Know more about TERI University

Water management
Invitation for Bio Sand Water Filter training, Sangam Charitable Trust and Aakanksha, Muzaffarpur, Bihar
The two NGOs are organising the five-day training course for social leaders in fabricating Bio Sand water filters that can remove upto 99% impurities
Posted on 29 May, 2014 11:37 AM

BioSand Water Filters can remove up to 99% of bacteria & viruses and also eliminate worms, parasites, amoebae, protozoa, metals and arsenic and provide safe drinking water for a family or community.

To know more about the training, download the attachment below.

Biosand filter training in Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Call for applications for training on groundwater science for civil society professionals, ACWADAM, Pune
The training and facilitation on basic hydrogeology is meant to enhance civil society's capabilities in watershed and groundwater management
Posted on 24 May, 2014 08:28 AM

Advanced Center for Water Resources Development and Management (ACWADAM) is
a not-for-profit organization working in earth sciences applications, particularly in
groundwater resources management. Know more about ACWADAM here

Tanks in Pune, Maharashtra
Call for papers for the 3rd International Faecal Sludge Management Conference, World Smart Capital Initiative, Hanoi, Vietnam
FSM3 is organized by the World Smart Capital Initiative, a non-profit organization that provides a platform for partner cities on social and sustainable urban innovation
Posted on 23 May, 2014 05:48 PM

Effective city-wide faecal sludge management services are essential for a healthy and sustainable future for all cities and towns in low and middle income countries where much of the population uses on-site sanitation.

Eco-san toilets
Call for entries for the 5th WASH Media Awards, Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council and Stockholm International Water Institute
Competition for journalists who have done original investigative stories on water supply, sanitation or hygiene related issues and their impact on individual and country development
Posted on 23 May, 2014 11:23 AM

The award aims to promote coverage of WASH issues in the local, national and international media to have a positive influence on decision-makers, the private sector, the civil society as well as individuals and households.  Prize winners will receive a cash award and the opportunity to participate in the World Water Week in Stockholm – the world’s leading water event to be held from (

WASH Media Awards 2014
Invitation to the course on 'Ecological Literacy', INTACH, New Delhi
The course aims to equip concerned citizens, decision makers and administrators with an ecological perspective, understanding of the interconnected working of ecosystems and the ecosystem services.
Posted on 23 May, 2014 10:24 AM

Get more information of the course on 'Ecological Literacy'.

Know more about INTACH.

Download the course poster and registration form from below.

Course on eco-literacy
Invitation to the 'Forum on Technology Options for Decentralized Wastewater Management', CDD Society, Bangalore
The forum will bring into light various decentralized approaches for wastewater treatment from a technical perspective.
Posted on 14 May, 2014 02:05 PM

About the forum:

Applications invited for the 'Training Programme on EcoSan', Centre for Advanced Sanitation Solutions, Bangalore
The training programme aims to increase awareness on alternative sanitation by focusing on the agricultural, social, economic and financial aspects of EcoSan.
Posted on 14 May, 2014 11:03 AM

About the Programme:

Training Programme on EcoSan
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