Archive for June, 2009

World Environment Day and the shades of ‘Green’ has been the talk of this blog over the last week. Ever considered the non green, ‘garbage’ part of environment? What is it that we know of this phenomenon? As much as garbage is a function and reality of man-made systems, it has always been a cultural ... Full story

To celebrate World Environment Day and to keep the momentum going, Time Out Delhi's recent (June) edition has brought together the whole palette of green: hardliners, pragmatists, those who fight in the courts and those who make money off their green beliefs. The question it asks is, where do you ... Full story

Calendar 2010: Calling All Photographers AID India is SEEKING photographs on the theme of Makaan for the 2010 AID calendar, part of a three-year series on the theme: Roti-Kapda-Makaan! What does Makaan mean to you? What does it take to make a home? To lose one? AID India invites pictures that highlight the myriad ... Full story

This year’s theme for World Environment Day (WED) is Your Planet Needs You! UNite to Combat Climate Change.Here are 30 daily do something tips to help you save the planet! Full story

The Yamuna Biodiversity Park (YBP) invites the citizens of Delhi to celebrate the World Environment Day amidst the urban biodiversity and natural heritage that is supported and upheld by the Park. Date: 5th June, 2009 Time: 0730 am Venue: Yamuna Biodiversity Park (Click to find clickable road map) An excursion and a complete tour of the Park will be followed ... Full story

These days Amaltas or Laburnums are in full bloom. The lovely small yellow flowers hanging like a chandelier from the bare branches is a lovely site. Especially in the Chanakyapuri area where these are planted aesthetically along the main roads of the Panchasheel Marg. Delhi as a city is blessed with a collection of flowering trees. ... Full story

CALL FOR FREELANCE JOURNALISTS/WRITERS/STINGERS Be a "RAINSPOTTER" with GREENPEACE INDIA from 5th June to 30th July, 2009 Wanted: Monsoon-related stories from different corners of India What is Rainspotting? India depends on the predictability and the stability of the monsoon system as the lives of millions and the economy of the country depends on this. Climate change is altering the ... Full story

The Goi Peace Foundation in Japan in collaboration with the United Nations Educational Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) invite young people up to the age of 25 years to participate in the 2009 International Essay Contest themed on 'The role of science in building a better world'. The United Nations has designated 2001-2010 as the ... Full story

Sweccha, the American Center and Oxfam India invite all to celebrate the World Environment Day with music, trees and thoughts of saving the Planet! It is a unique endevaour towards celebrating creative, easy to use and unique green solutions to living! YAMUNOSTAV: with music, trees and thoughts of saving the Planet. Thursday, June 4, 2009... Full story

The International Tibet Support Network is coordinating Tibetans and Tibet supporters in remembering the Tiananmen Square massacre. In Delhi, this will mark the celebration of an endangered democracy. Ever since Delhi was brought to a standstill around the time of the Olympics Torch relay, Remembering the Tiananmen Square incident ... Full story