September 2010 Blog Posts (19)

The Centre for Environment and Development (CED) and Human Development Foundation (HDF) jointly organising the First Odisha Environment Congress (OEC 2010) from 22nd to 24th of December 2010 at Bhubaneswar. The focal theme of the

Congress is “Water Resources of Odisha: Reflections for…

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Although JNNURM, Muncipalities and other private players engaged in the Solid Waste Management practices in major cities in India. But there is need to strengthen the rules to enforce the Muncipalties/Trust/Private players especially in slum, rural and sub-rural areas of the Indian cities, where our major population resides.

Guidelines for Storm Water Management



Dear Friends,



Every spell of rain brings localized water logging in towns, ofter described in local news papers as flood. We have found that the major cause is engineered structures like roads, drains and compound walls that block the free flow of storm water. Natural drainage paths are blocked, or restricted. This is often neglected by local authorities since there is no guidelines for storm water management. I feel that it is time for us… Continue

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I have just learned from one of our friends that the earlier sent links were not compatible, hence, I'm resending the CCI survey formats in a compatible version. I request you to kindly find out herewith enclosed formats.



Concept Note: CCI - Academics&Research.doc

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I deem it a great pleasure to share my ideas and seek your valuable feeback and suggestions. I'm trying to

explore the possibilities of "Creating space for Community Conservation

Initiatives (CCIs) in conventional academics", for which I'm

approaching you to know your opinion.



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Remember the feeling in your guts during a roller-coaster ride in an amusement park? Hold it in mind when you read the following. This week in Ancient Futures, we delve into a territory far more thrilling, and yet less amusing, to most people. For those of us who desist from discussing death and its after-effects, this will be an uncomfortable read. For those of you who are wondering why 'death' needs discussion on arena where environmental sustainability topics are the clear focus, this will… Continue

Is any Alternative for Disinfection differ from traditional process and is also Eco-friendly & High efficient ?

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Hello everyone!!

I was trying to find out the emission limits for NOx, SOx, SPM, acetic acid, CO and Co(cobalt) for industrial incinerator. For operating in maharashtra and Gujarat.Please guide

A documentary film directed by Susanta Biswas titled "Tribal Women, Afforestation and Sustainability" was selected and screened in the 15th Kolkata Film Festival 2009. A certificate in this regard was handed over on a function held at NANDAN by The Director, Kolkata Film…

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I was wondering whether you could spend ten minutes of your valuable time to watch this video entitled "We will not leave our village (gaon chodab nahin)", which I have found on the You Tube.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqxENMKaeCU

an awesome revelation worth watching and spreading

Dear All,

Terra Viva Grants is an information directory of international grant funding for agriculture, energy, environment, and natural resources in the developing world. These

are the “green” sectors of development, and the biophysical foundation of the

living Earth. The

following summary…

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From the Editor's desk............!

Dear Visitors,

Welcome to www.ngofundsindia.org

We are proud to introduce you to the first 'Online NGO Support Campaign' for NGOs in India by www.ngofundsindia.org.

NGOFUNDSINDIA(NFI) is an online initiative of a team of expert…

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Indigenous Voices at the United Nations

The UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is an advisory body to the Economic and Social Council, with a mandate to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the

environment, education, health and human rights.

Applications for grants under the Small Grants Programme under the Second Decade will be accepted between 1 July 2010 and 1 October 2010. Applications are to be…

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Environment education is a lifelong process with the objective of inculcating among children a sense of respect and responsibility towards the environment. This education has to start as early as possible.…

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In general, the international conference aims to strengthen the contribution of forestry education and research to sustainable forest

management in the context of the changing priorities and needs of the

Asia Pacific Region.



Specifically, the objectives are:

• To assess the state of forestry education and research in the Asia-Pacific Region.
• To identify major issues and challenges confronting the forestry education and research…

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Applied Environmental Research Foundation, Pune is working towards development of forests & biodiversity in western ghat areas. As a moral responsibility, lets contribute them to develop forest area which is rapidly declining in India due to various anthropogenic activities. Let it be a very little amount but definitely if we put our hands together i think it will definetely make a huge difference.

Raghava