Events
Southern regional workshop on climate change, Tamil Nadu Science Forum, July 7 – 8, 2011, Hosur (TN)
Posted on 28 Jun, 2011 06:00 PMOrganizer: Tamil Nadu Science Forum
Venue: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Description:
Southern Regional Workshop on Climate Change, is being organised by the Tamil Nadu Science Forum on behalf of the All India Peoples Science Network, New Delhi, with support from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and the Shakthi Foundation, New Delhi.
The Workshop is part of a series of regional workshops aimed at motivating and training activists to create social movements aimed at mitigating and adapting to the galloping climate change. A total of around 50 scientists, resource persons and social activists from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry are expected to attend this event.
Conference against warming the globe 2011, Tamil Nadu, July 22 – 24, 2011, Madurai
Posted on 28 Jun, 2011 05:46 PM
Venue: Thamukkam Ground, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Topics:
- Impact of warming the globe–Scientific and social background
- Politics of global warming
- Interconnection between present development model and warming the globe/deteriorating climate
- Towards alternative development, initiating nature-friendly and human-friendly measures
First Bihar regional conference on energy, environment and sustainable development, The Oceanic Group, June 30, 2011, Patna
Posted on 28 Jun, 2011 05:12 PM
Organizer: The Oceanic Group
Venue: IIT Patna
Description:
The event, a part of Bihar Vision 2030 and is being organised by ‘The Oceanic Group’ in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Bihar and Jharkhand, NHRD, Patna and HHF.
International seminar on innovation, sustainability and development, National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies, June 28 – 30, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 27 Jun, 2011 11:21 AM
Organizer: National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies (NISTADS)
Venue: NISTADS Conference Hall, K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi
Topics:
- Critical reflections on the state of thinking on innovation in India
- Innovation manifestos
- Food and agriculture
- Medicines and technology
- Information and communication technology
- Low carbon innovations
- Grassroots innovations
- Indigenous knowledge
National film festival: Ek Ropa Dhan (Hindi), June 26, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 23 Jun, 2011 07:02 PMVenue: Siri Fort Auditorium, August Kranti Marg, Khel Gaon, Delhi
Description:
Agriculture in India is passing through a crisis. Farming has become a loss-making proposition. However, an increase in productivity does not always require higher investment. Farm yields can be enhanced by improving the methods of cultivation. The film revolves around the new system of rice intensification method of cultivating paddy that requires less water, pesticides and fertilizers.
The film is directed by Biju Toppo and Meghnath Bhattacharjee.
Five years of special economic zones in India' - lecture by Dr. Partho Sarothi Ray, National Institute of Advanced Studies, June 27, 2011, Bangalore
Posted on 23 Jun, 2011 05:11 PM
Organizer: National Institute of Advanced Studies
Venue: Lecture Hall, NIAS, IISc Campus, Bangalore
Description:
Five years have passed since the first United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government passed the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act in 2005. Altogether there are around 1200 SEZs in different phases of development today. Analyzing the development and distribution of SEZs in different parts of India in the last five years gives us some ideas about the political geography of special economic zones in India.
This talk will draw on this analysis and the personal experience of the speaker in struggles against various SEZs in India including the proposed POSCO SEZ in Orissa which has received a very strong farmers’ resistance.
Student Conference on Conservation Science – Bangalore 2011, September 14 – 16, 2011, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Posted on 23 Jun, 2011 12:13 PM
Organizer: Student Conference on Conservation Science, IISc
Venue: JN Tata Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
Description:
The Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) – Bangalore brings together young researchers in conservation science to facilitate interaction, encourage exchange of research ideas and methods, and help build contacts and capacity. SCCS-Bangalore focuses on attracting students primarily from countries in South and South-east Asia.
Desh bachao - Desh banao' – Public convention to save democracy, National Alliance of People's Movements, June 27, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 01:55 PM
Organizer: National Alliance of People's Movements
Venue: Constitution Club, Rafi Marg, New Delhi
Description:
This public convention is an attempt to once again allow all of us to join the dots that link our struggles against deeply entrenched structures of oppression and corruption in our society with a view towards total revolution.
Workshop on 'Sustainable environment, media and youth', Centre for Media Studies, June 23, 2011, Hyderabad
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 01:26 PM
Organizers:
- Centre for Media Studies (CMS)
- Forum for Better Hyderabad
Venue: Hyderabad Press Club, Somajiguda, Hyderabad
National consultation of stakeholders on rebuilding Ladakh, Sphere India, June 23, 2011, New Delhi
Posted on 22 Jun, 2011 11:40 AM
Organizers:
- Sphere India
- National Disaster Management Authority(NDMA)
- IAG Ladakh
Venue: International Conference Centre, YMCA, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi
Objectives:
To bring together the key stakeholders to facilitate a comprehensive planning exercise on reconstruction and rebuilding of Ladakh with the objective to:
- Draft policy framework for recovery and reconstruction work in Ladakh
- Consensus on joint strategies, processes and standards for shelter, land reclamation, restoration of canals and rebuilding infrastructure
- Deliberate on means of sustainable livelihood in the region
- Plan disaster risk reduction activities and processes for the region