Ecology and Environment
CSE invites applications for Senior Researchers, Delhi – Apply by December 10, 2011
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 09:07 AMContent courtesy: DevNetJobsIndia
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), an established research and advocacy institute needs Senior Researchers for its programme on clean air and transportation, to do high quality policy and technical research, interact with policy makers, scientists & other target groups and develop networks and campaign.
Gravity based spring water supply systems in Andhra Pradesh: Lessons and steps towards the future
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 07:35 AMGuest post by – Rahul Bakare, Arghyam
This article details an example where local knowledge has been used to develop access to safe water in the tribal areas of the Eastern Ghats in Andhra Pradesh
Northeast monsoon causes floods in parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, some snowfall in Kashmir: News Roundup (01 to 15 November 2011)
Posted on 22 Nov, 2011 07:26 AMThe news this fortnight has been dominated by the north-east monsoon in South India, mainly in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Periyar, Vagai, Krishnarajasagar, Mettur and Chemberampakkam reservoirs have either reached full capacity or are expected to in the next few days. Areas downstream of Vagai reservoir received flood warnings.
In the cities of Tamil Nadu, heavy rains and inadequate infrastructure have led to damage to life and property, with 10 people dead in two separate incidents.
Winter precipitation has begun in Kashmir, with the higher reaches receiving snowfall.
ICEST 2012 invites papers for 3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology, Chennai – Apply by December 10, 2011
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 02:26 PMContent courtesy: OpenSpace
Description:
3rd International Conference on Environmental Science and Technology 2012 (ICEST 2012) on March10 to 11, 2012, at Chennai, India.
The aim of the ICEST conference series is to provide a forum for laying the foundations of a new principled approach to Environmental Science and Technology. To this end, the meeting aims to attract participants with different backgrounds, to foster cross-pollination between different research fields, and to expose and discuss innovative theories, frameworks, methodologies, tools, and applications.
NCBS, TIRF invites applications for Horizon Scanning India, Bangalore
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:41 AMContent courtesy: OpenSpace
The National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), located in Bangalore, is part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. The mandate of NCBS is fundamental research in the frontier areas of biology. Our research interests range from the study of single molecules to ecology and evolution.
Mining India: Sustainably for growth – A report by Ernst & Young and ASSOCHAM
Posted on 20 Nov, 2011 09:36 AM
It deals with issues around capital raising, policy framework, efficiency and sustainability and provides a way forward for strategic acceleration of the benefits.
National conference on ' Biodiversity assessment, conservation and utilization', Abasaheb Garware College, February 9-11, 2012, Pune
Posted on 19 Nov, 2011 02:13 PMOrganizers: Abasaheb Garware College, Pune
Venue: Abasaheb Garware College, Karve Road, Pune
Description:
The Department of Biodiversity, Abasaheb Garware College, Pune is organizing a National Conference on 'Biodiversity Assessment, Conservation and Utilization' during 9-11 Feb 2012 under the chairmanship of renowned ecologist Prof. Madhav Gadgil. In connection with this a theme based nature photography competition named 'Wild Reflections' is also being organized.
A river runs through us: An award-winning film on the threats faced by our rivers
Posted on 18 Nov, 2011 03:32 PMArticle and media courtesy: International Rivers
Living rivers, dying rivers: Rivers in North East India
Posted on 15 Nov, 2011 03:29 PMRivers in North-East India
Workshop on rainwater harvesting in Meerut’ - Janhit Foundation's e-newsletter of March 2011
Posted on 11 Nov, 2011 09:29 PMContent courtesy: Janhit Foundation