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Even as there is no reliable estimate on the number of tigers that walk the jungles of India, and no agreement even on how to carry out the census - the tiger population in the country is on the expressway to extinction. Tigers and the large number of ecosystem services they provide are being lost at an unprecedented rate. This has put the future of ... Full story

Orissa‘s Niyamgiri mountains are going to be mined for bauxite and the Kondh tribal community who have been living in these forests for generations in a sustainable manner will be dislocated. A pristine forest will be bulldozed to ground and with it humanity will lose a mountain that is a treasure of biodiversity and ... Full story

Brinjal, baingan, is the king of vegetables which comes with its own crown! The Conveying Collective of Delhi for I am No Lab Ratis organizing a day long event that will celebrate the diversity of Brinjals and contemplate our role in protecting them. Come and interact with Brinjal’s to learn more about it’s culture! Venue: Dilli Haat Date: ... Full story

Toxics Link’s Environment & Health Public Lecture Series The geoclimatic conditions of India make the country prone to natural disasters like floods and tsunamis. The frequency and intensity of floods has grown in the country over the years primarily because of the increased encroachment of flood plains. India receives an annual ... Full story

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Development Alternatives, a non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods is organising a Capacity Building Series (2008- 09) on Experiential field based training on Drinking Water Quality Monitoring and Management. Objectives of the Training: To help organizations understand the importance of Water Quality Monitoring in Water Quality Management To impart Technical Skills on various practical aspects of water quality monitoring and management To Promote Surveillance of Drinking Water Course Eligibility This programme is designed for Development Professionals from NGOs, academic institutions, CSR Professionals, officers from Central and State governments, and international development organizations who are working on water quality monitoring and management aspects and related projects and are keen to upgrade their knowledge. Duration: 3 Days Fee: INR 9,500/- per participant for Indian Participants INR 12,000/- (240 USD) for Overseas Participants The Training fee covers the following accommodation, food, course material and a leisure trip to the famous Orchha Temples and Fort Your Takeaways: Knowledge and experience from the training Field Exposure and further learning Manuals and training material Networking opportunity for you And a visit to Orchha Temples and fort - A Glimpse Date: 6th to 8th August  2009 Venue: The training will be held in TARAgram, Appropriate Technology Centre, Orchha, Madhya Pradesh. TARAgram is a campus set in the rural environment of Orchha. It is a centre which showcases the Livelihood models developed by DA in the field of appropriate technology, and environment. Last Date for applying: August 3rd, 2009 For more information and to register, contact: Bhavana Gadre Telephone: 011-26132718 tla@devalt.org Manager-Training TARA Livelihood Academy Development Alternatives, 111/9-Z, Kishangarh, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070 Full story

'DOCTORS FOR FOOD & BIO-SAFETY' cordially invite all to a public lecture on “GENETICALLY MODIFIED (GM) FOODS & OUR HEALTH” The lecture will be delivered by Prof Michael Antoniou, Reader, Dept of Medical & Molecular Genetics, King’s College London, UK and Prof Eric-Gilles Seralini, Chair, Dept of Molecular Biology, University of Caen, France Date: 10th July, 2009 Time:  5.30 PM Venue: International Youth Center, (Vishwa Yuvak Kendra) Auditorium, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi For more information, ... Full story

How do you see development? How can you portrait the human face of the development processes? How do you show that development initiatives and programmes improve the lives of people? The Global Photography Campaign on Humanizing Development launched on 1 June 2009 aims to promote and showcase visual examples of people winning the battle against poverty, social ... Full story

Development Alternatives, a non-profit organisation established in 1983 creating large scale sustainable livelihoods is organising a Capacity Building Series (2008- 09) for Green Buildings: Designing a Sustainable Future Globally, around 40 % of virgin materials and energy and 16 % of the annually available fresh water are consumed by the construction sector. The construction and operation ... Full story

The 3rd Renewable Energy India 2009 Expo--South Asia’s largest event on Clean 'n' Green Energy will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 10-12th August 2009. The Expo will provide an invaluable opportunity for delegates to witness the latest technological trends and developments in the global renewable energy industry. 10-12 August 2009 at Pragati Maidan, New ... Full story