Indian government has banned the practice of finning sharks that is, the practice of hunting sharks for only their fins as per reports. The fins are a delicacy abroad in countries such as China and there is little local consumption in India with almost all of it meant for export. Read more here

The Indian Government has been promoting better hygiene amongst the user but has turned a blind eye towards disposal of the used sanitary napkins. The modern pads being primarily plastics, clog up drainage and incineration leads to dangerous air pollutants. Putting the used napkins in landfills adds toxins to the soil and groundwater. And in a country like India where littering is a birthright, disposable pads end up along roadsides buried…

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is going to organise a hands-on two-day workshop aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to wind power projects in Bangalore on 17-18 September, 2013.

Also, CSE will bear the course fee of the workshop which would include the lectures, study material and food for two…

Hello Everyone,

Dam Break Modelling and River flood plain modelling using MIKE 11 is my thematic area for my M.Tech project work. Its basically included in water resources engineering and disaster management field. Please suggest me some research topics/subjects from these thematic area which will be included with Environmental aspects.

Interested in doing a PG diploma course in disaster management via distance mode.

 Need some suggestions regarding any university or institute that has admissions open currently for the August or September session.