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December 11, 2019
Scientists intervene to save dry toilets
Dry toilets have long been hailed as a sustainable solution to the sanitation and waste management crisis facing India today, but have been overshadowed by more modern toilet designs.
A traditional dry toilet. Image: India Science Wire
October 11, 2019
Saving Aarey, the last lungs of Bombay
Mumbai’s citizens came out in droves to save trees from being felled in Aarey to make way for the metro. Collective action is crucial to save the green lungs of India's rapidly urbanising cities.
Aarey, the green lungs of Mumbai (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
September 30, 2019
The Water Future Conference in Bangalore: Towards a Sustainable Water Future
The recently concluded 4 day conference in Bangalore looked at the current state of global water resource challenges & future pathways to achieve the SDGs, while ensuring equity in access to all.
Charles Vorosmarty, Chair, COMPASS Initiative, Water Future at the opening plenary on advanced water system assessments to address water security challenges of the 21st century.
August 21, 2019
In photos: How temple tanks are helping Chennai conserve rain water
During the monsoon, temple tanks in Chennai fill to the brim with water, helping in groundwater recharge.
Parthasarathy temple in Triplicane has the biggest tank. Recently, volunteers belonging to the Central Industrial Security Force cleaned the tank. Pic: Laasya Shekhar
August 7, 2019
"Digging recharge wells is the only way Bengaluru won’t run out of water"
A million recharge wells for Bangalore
Ramakrishna Bovi is a traditional well-digger in Bengaluru. Image credit: Citizen Matters
July 24, 2019
Dibang hydel project gets approval
Policy matters this week
People protesting Dibang Hydropower Project (Source: SANDRP)
E-Learning course ' Water Footprint—Concept and Application', Water Footprint Network, January 13 - 31, 2014
To understand the fundamentals of Water Footprint Assessment and how it can be used by consumers, businesses, policy makers and governments.
Posted on 15 Nov, 2013 11:07 AM

For more information on the Water Footprint Network, please click here.

To view details on the online course, click here.

The brochure for the same may be downloaded from below.
E-learning course 'Comprehensive disaster risk management framework', National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), December 30, 2013 - February 7, 2014
Aim is to raise the level of awareness & preparedness and to enhance analytical skills & professional competencies in different areas of Disaster Risk Management and Mitigation.
Posted on 15 Nov, 2013 10:00 AM

For more information on the National Institute of Disaster Management (NIDM), click here.

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Invite to National Conference 'Curriculum Development forMainstreaming Disaster Management in Higher Education',Tirpude College of Social Work, Nagpur
Seminar aims to create an overall awareness about Disaster Management and to develop an understanding regarding curriculum requirements among the educators.
Posted on 15 Nov, 2013 09:35 AM

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Tirpude College of Social Work
Admission open for 'MA in Ecology, Environment & Sustainable Development', Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Guwahati
Aim is to provide knowledge & skills, to help students understand the existing problems effecting our environment, possible ways to reduce such impacts and increase awareness in communities.
Posted on 13 Nov, 2013 12:59 PM

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Applications invited for Media Fellowships on 'Urbanscapes: how sustainable are our cities ? ', Centre for Science and Environment
What are the essentials which need to be taken care of while accommodating the modern demands of designing and retrofitting our urban space?
Posted on 12 Nov, 2013 05:19 PM

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Call for proposals ' Reinvent the Toilet Challenge – India', Ministry of Science and Technology
A challenge that seeks to support the development of innovative, new sanitation technologies, products, and services.
Posted on 10 Nov, 2013 03:22 PM

For more information on the opportunity, please click here.

To read a blog on the Grand Challenges grant opportunity, click here.
Vacancy for the post of 'Programme Officer', GreenLine, Mumbai
A ‘green lifeline’ for our struggling world, With a simple yet significant vision: ‘Greener people, Greener world’!
Posted on 10 Nov, 2013 09:03 AM

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To know more on the opening, click here.
Invite to an indoor composting workshop 'Create your own soil', Green Hope, Mumbai
An open end discussion on composting in a small place.
Posted on 08 Nov, 2013 10:10 AM

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Indoor composting workshop
Invitation to a story writing competition 'World Toilet Day Blogging Competition', Splashdirect
Tell a funny or the most disgusting bathroom story, the more graphic the better!
Posted on 06 Nov, 2013 11:06 AM

For more information on the event and to submit your story click here.

To view the 'Guide to World Toilet Day', please click here.
Applications invited for 'Global Water Forum Emerging Scholars Award', Global Water Forum
An opportunity for scholars & practitioners working in water-related fields to publish a short article presenting their research, projects, or opinions to a global audience.
Posted on 02 Nov, 2013 08:52 AM

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For details on the award, please click here.

 
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