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Ramsar convention policies: Concept and mission
The Ramsar Convention Policies are acknowledged worldwide as an authority on the protection of wetlands. Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 03:31 PM

The Ramsar Convention’s ‘wise use’ concept defined as ‘the maintenance of the wetlands ecological character, achieved through the implementation of ecosystem approaches, within the context of sustainable development’, has guided various measures for the sustainable use of wetlands and their resources, for the benefit of humankind.

Revival of ancient water tanks in India: Case studies from Karnataka and Tamilnadu
This page will help you learn more about how the revival of ancient water tanks is once again benefiting the community today Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 03:26 PM

Centuries old dried up water tanks have been revived with the combined efforts of the local community and the authorities.

Save the lakes campaign - Restore Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar
The ‘Save the Lakes’ Campaign was started by a number of concerned citizens in Hyderabad in order to restore the Hussain Sagar Lake. Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 02:48 PM

Read the report for a comprehensive background on the campaign, along with the techniques used, chronology and dateline as well as the important people to contact.

This link was sourced from the website of Centre of Science and Environment

Save the lakes campaign - Voicing concerns about the state of the Pulicat lake in Tamilnadu
The Save Pulikat Lake Campaign is an ongoing campaign intervening to prevent the deterioration of the lake due to industrial pollution Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 02:46 PM

Learn more about the campaign and to find out how you can contribute.

The document has been sourced from Global Nature Fund's website, an initiative of Pulicat Lake, Crenieo, Global Nature Fund, and Living Lakes.

Rashtrita Jal Chetna Yatra: Efforts of Tarun Bharat Sangh and Rajendar Singh in addressing water related concerns across the country
A detailed write up about the aims, aspirations and achievements of the Rashtriya Jal Chetna Yatra Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 02:20 PM

Tarun Bharat Sangh and Rajendar Singh started a massive campaign to spread awareness of traditional water harvesting structures in order to restore the water resources of arid Rajasthan. The aim was to popularize the use of such traditional structures across the country.

Collection of articles on climate change with special reference to India
The following documents address various issues related to climate change, particularly highlighting the Indian context Posted on 20 Aug, 2009 12:36 PM

Climage Change, Indias perceptions, positions, policies and possibilities, written by Jyoti K Parikh and Kirit Parikh, Indira Gandhi

Government of India's National Environment Awareness Campaign: Entry forms
Download entry forms to the National Environment Awareness Campaign Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 10:03 PM

The Indian Government conducts a National Environment Awareness Campaign every year.

International Climate Champions: A British Council and TERI initiative
International Climate Champions is a partnership project between the British Council and TERI aimed to engage youth with society leaders and reach out to the wider community Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 09:18 PM

British Council and TERI have identified 52 youth over the country who are empowered to pilot climate change adaptation and mitigation activities in their communities as part of their International Climate Championships 2009 program.

Campaigns aimed at battling climate change being organized in Karnataka
Campaigns against climate change being planned all across the state of Karnataka Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 09:09 PM

You too can play an active role in these activities. Use the contacts provided in this newsreport to be an active member of the global climate change crusade.

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Fighting climate change: Greenpeace
Efforts of Greenpeace in raising awareness about climate change Posted on 19 Aug, 2009 08:55 PM

Greenpeace has done a lot of commendable work in the field of climate change. This link takes you through their climate change campaigns involving the masses.

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