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November 6, 2022
Protecting children from climate change impact not child's play
In 2020, 559 million children were affected by four to five heatwaves a year; numbers could increase four-fold by 2050, as per a report by UNICEF
Heat-related mortality is four times higher among children under 1 year of age than in persons aged 1–44 years (Image: Taqver, Wikimedia Commons)
October 22, 2022
Employment guarantee during Covid-19
Role of MGNREGA in the year after the 2020 lockdown: Survey findings from Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh
MGNREGA provided income support or security to vulnerable households during the pandemic (Image: UN Women)
October 14, 2022
Lack of data professionals in the impact sector
Arthan organizes a fireside chat to highlight the need for more data talent for social impact
There is a need to integrate data science into the existing education system (Image: Mohamed Mahmoud Hassan, Public Domain Pictures)
September 9, 2022
Creating jobs while managing air quality
Highlights from a new report released by iFOREST
An old coal-fired power plant has been dumping vast quantities of ash out in the open for many years. (Image: Lundrim Aliu/ World Bank; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
July 14, 2022
Ichamati: River of poetry is dying a slow death
The river is faced with the dual problem of flood plain encroachment and growing levels of water pollution
Illegal transverse check dams (Badhals) built on Ichamati near a village in Basirhat (Image: Prithviraj Nath @ TheWaterChronicles)
July 10, 2022
Slow onset climate-induced disasters leaving migrants at greater risk of human trafficking
People in India fleeing disasters like drought more likely to have experienced trafficking or modern slavery than those fleeing floods or cyclones
The country's climate change assessment suggests things are only going to get worse (Image: Saurav Karmakar, India Water Portal Flickr)
Invitation for 'Timi-Kurm Coastal and Marine Life Awareness Fest 2013', Devbag, Karnataka
A unique event that brings together people to understand the importance of protecting Karwar‘s unique natural resources and joining forces to sustain the livelihoods of disadvantaged communities.
Posted on 29 Sep, 2013 01:15 PM

For more information on the organisers, the Terra Marine Research Institute (TeMI), please click here.

To know more about the festival, click here.

The brochure may be downloaded from below.
Terra Marine Research Institute
Invite to 'Sustainable Business Leadership Forum, Annual Summit 2013', Sustainability Outlook, New Delhi
A unique chance to gather together with committed professionals and gather fresh ideas, inspirations and strategic perspectives for building your organization into a sustainability powerhouse.
Posted on 29 Sep, 2013 12:49 PM

For details on the Annual Summit, 2013, please click here.

To know more of the Sustainable Business Leadership Forum (SBLF), click here.
Annual Summit 2013
Applications invited to an interactive programme 'Nayi Dishaayein: Pahar aur Hum', Sambhaavnaa Institute​, Palampur (HP), January 4-9, 2014
To foster a deeper understanding & enrich the worldview of the program participants about the contemporary development issues and their socio economic and political ramifications in our country.
Posted on 28 Sep, 2013 05:18 PM

To know more about the organisers, please click here.

For details on the week long programme, click here.

To submit the form online, click here.

 
Training programme on 'Panchayati Raj', Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, New Delhi, October 23-25, 2013
A programme to give the basic knowledge of the functions of Panchayati Raj System to pave the way for Gram Swarajya in the country.
Posted on 28 Sep, 2013 01:23 PM

To read more on the organisers, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, please click here.

For details on the training programm schedule, click here.

 
Applications invited for the post of Environment Specialist, National Cyclone Risk Mitigation project (NCRMP), Hyderabad
Engaging of consultancy services for environment specialist & MIS specialist.
Posted on 28 Sep, 2013 12:30 PM

For details on the vacancy, please click here.

For the application form, click here or download from below.
Nominations invited for 'Dr. Salim Ali National Wildlife Fellowship Award', Ministry of Environment and Forests
An award to inspire and promote wildlife managers and scientists for taking up research/experimental projects aimed at conservation of the rich wildlife heritage of this country.
Posted on 28 Sep, 2013 11:02 AM

For details on the award nominations, please click here.

For more information on the nomunation procedure, click here.
Water and livelihoods in the Nilgiris – Part II
The Nilgiris district is home to several indigenous people whose livelihood interactions with water have been shaped by the water flows themselves. The people, in turn, have shaped this landscape.
Nisha
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Posted on 27 Sep, 2013 04:33 PM

Women of the Toda tribe Source: Google
The comedy and tragedy of the Doddaballapur tanks
Twenty five cascading tanks culminate in the Naagarakere tank in Doddaballapur town in Karnataka. Once a source of water for the region, most of them are dry today. Can we revive them?
Srikanta Prasanna
Posted on 26 Sep, 2013 02:08 PM

1972 was the year. A massive hit, a landmark movie in Dr. Rajkumar's cinema career was realeased: Bangarada Manushya (The Golden Man).

With many melodious and meaningful songs, the theme was something close to one's heart - an urban youth returns to his ancestral village, takes up agriculture and works for the welfare of the village.
Doddaballapur tanks
Applications invited for 'Summer Research Fellowship Programme 2014', National Science Academies
An offer for several two-month Summer Fellowships to enable students/teachers (studying/teaching in India) to work with scientists associated with the three Academies during 2014.
Posted on 26 Sep, 2013 11:18 AM

For further details on the Summer Fellowship, please click here.

To register online, please click here.

The format for the 'Letter of Recommendation' is attached below.
Call for research proposals on various environmental & conservation topics, Ministry of Environment & Forests
Research proposals invited in prescribed format on various topics under many broad identified areas like Climate Change, Clean Technologies etc.
Posted on 26 Sep, 2013 09:42 AM

For details on the proposal applications, please click here.

For more information on the Ministry of Environment & Forests, click here.

The advertisement for the same is attached below.
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