Archive for September, 2010

L-R: Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Sheila Dixit, Environment Secretary, GNCT Mr. Dharmender and Director, Environment, GNCT Dr. Anil Kumar during the Ozone Day Celebrations in 2009 The Department of Environment (DoE), Govt. of NCT of Delhi will be observing ... Full story

And Daily Telegraph apologizes to Dr. R.K. Pachauri The Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is an interdisciplinary and intergovernmental body comprising 194 participating countries which mobilizes scientific experts from around the world to carry out assessments of global climate science based on available relevant literature. Along with the ... Full story

Earthwatch Institute is an international environmental organization that engages people in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment. Earthwatch Institute is looking for dedicated staff for their India office for the following positions: Business Development and Comms Manager (engaged as a Consultant) This position offers an experienced professional ... Full story

Development Alternatives, a non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods is hosting TARAgram Yatra 2010, an annual event organised with the mission of inspiring sustainability in policy and practice. This year’s focus, “Towards Green Economies - scalable solutions for people and our planet”, cuts right to the heart of contemporary public dialogue and resonates through every ... Full story

Wantrapreneur, the Business Plan Competition for social entrepreneurs is an annual affair hosted by Villgro. Wantrapreneur is about identifying and recognizing  innovative social enterprises that have the potential to transform rural lives. It is an amazing opportunity for all those who have a social enterprise that can change lives. The finalists ... Full story

At DYSoC'08: Bittu Sahgal - A life dedicated to inspire young ... Full story

Once upon a time, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)--the fastest land animal on the planet and a flagship species of the deciduous dryland/grassland ecosystem--roamed the Indian sub-continent in several thousands.  The Asiatic Cheetah (a different sub species from its African cousin) was also known as the hunting leopard, and ... Full story

Toxics Link’s Environment & Health Public Lecture Series Traditional Water Systems of Delhi - New Challenges “A little water is a sea to an ant.” An ecosystem is made up of many small parts, which could be erroneously thought of as insignificant. Within the intersection of mega scale urban planning and the impacts of ... Full story

The Monsoon this year has been prolonged and undoubtedly it provides an interesting platform to comprehend the way we interact and associate with environment and seasonal change, how our lifestyles revolve around seasons and how certain patterns of climatic culture evolve over a period of time. Full story

The Department of Environment (DoE), Govt. of Delhi will be organizing the 8th Vacation Programme on Environment Resources (VEPR) for Eco-Club students, in association with Aravali Foundation for Education, with the objective to expose the students to various environmental issues. The Eco-Clubs Programme of ... Full story