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I-dream is an environment education initiative for schools and school students. Set up in 2008, I-dream works in the field of environment education, energy conservation and waste management. The organisation is currently looking for an environment trainer to conduct environment education courses with students of class VI to X in schools in Delhi. The details are as hereunder:

1. Understand the content developed by I-Dream team
2. Deliver workshops/ sessions in schools as per the time table for students of classes VI to X
3. Manage and handle various environment initiatives happening in the schools

1. The trainer would be handling two schools located in Delhi (North-West Delhi)
2. The time of work would be from 7:30 AM till 2:00 PM

• Need to have a passion for working towards a cause of social relevance
• Prior experience of teaching or conducting workshops would be beneficial
• Sincerity and discipline are very essential

The Ladakh Ecological Development Group (LEDeG) in collaboration with Bremen Overseas Research & Development Association (BORDA), Germany has been promoting environmental friendly Decentralised Renewable Energy Systems (DERES) for the past 20 years in the Western Himalayas. So far 57 Community-based Micro Hydro Power Units (CMHPU) have been installed by LEDeG in extreme and isolated mountainous regions.

Micro Hydro Power has tremendous potential to solve the rural electrication problems in India in a decentralized manner. However, at present not many organizations in India have the capacity and necessary skills for implementation, installation and management of community based Micro Hydro Power Units. LEDeG, in collaboration with Consortium of DEWATS Dissemination (CDD) Society, Bangalore and Bremen Overseas Research Development Association (BORDA), Germany, for the second time is organizing a 7 days residential training programme to transfer skills necessary for planning, implementation and management of community based micro hydro power units.

Date(s): 30th August 2010 to 5th September 2010
Venue: LEDeG Campus at Leh

The training aims at systematic transfer of knowledge and skills required for planning, implementation and management of successful community based Micro Hydro Power Units. The training involves lectures, presentations, practical workshops, and site visits. Medium of teaching is English though Hindi can be incorporated if necessary.

• Download Application Form
• LEDeG Brochure on the Training

Fees: The course fee is Rs. 12,000/- (Rupees Twelve Thousand only/-). The course fee includes the local travel expenses within Ladakh, accommodation, lunch, dinner, refreshments, and course materials. This does not include participants travel expenses to/ from the venue.

Last Date for Applying: 15th August, 2010

For further information, please contact:

Pranai Thapa
Project Coordinator for Renewable Energy Promotions
Ladakh Ecological Development Group Karzoo, Leh (Ladakh) – 194101
INDIA Phone:  +91. 1982. 253221 / 252284
E-mail: mail@ledeg.org, pranai@ledeg.org
Website: www.ledeg.org

Previously on Delhi Greens:

• International Training on Micro Hydro Power Units in Ladakh & Kargil

The Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) invites applications for various posts for setting up the Project Preparation & Management Unit (PPMU) for the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA). The Ministry has already received Project Preparation Facility (PPF) from the World Bank in this regard for supporting preparation for the NGRBA.

Suitable candidates for the below mentioned designations will be selected for a period of five years, with a probation period of two years. All positions are based in New Delhi and higher salary will be considered for deserving candidates. Based on the response, suitable candidates will be shortlisted and called for an interview. The positions advertised for are as below:

1. Project Officer (Waste and Waste Water Management)

Educational Qualification: Degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering, Master’s Degree preferable
Experience & Qualities: 12 years (if Bachelor’s) and 10 years (if Masters) experience in development and management of waste water infrastructure at progressively senior levels.
Salary (per month): Rs. 75,000/- Consolidated

2. Project Officer (Solid Waste Management)

Educational Qualifications: Degree in Civil/ Environmental Engineering, Master’s Degree preferable.
Experience & Qualities: 12 years (if Bachelor’s) and 10 years (if Masters) experience in development and management of solid waste management infrastructure at progressively senior levels.
Salary (per month): Rs. 75,000/- Consolidated

3. Communications Coordinator

Educational Qualification: Essential-Post Graduate in Public Relations/ Political Science. Desirable-Diploma Course in Mass Communication.
Experience & Qualities: 15 years of relevant experience in planning & executing National Communications, out of which 5 years in implementation of similar projects.
Salary (per month): Rs. 1,00,000/- Consolidated

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The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has launched a “National Environmental Sciences Fellows Programme” for Indian scientists desirous of working at the forefront of environmental sciences, engineering and technology, with a focus on problem solving environmental research. According to Shri Jairam Ramesh, Minister of State for Environment & Forests (IC), the programme will allow the country’s most promising young scientists to do cutting-edge research on critical issues related to the environment in collaboration with leading institutes and scientists in India and the world.

The fellowship is being launched in collaboration with selected, prestigious environmental schools/institutions in India who will sign a MOU with the MoEF. These include, among others, School of Environmental Sciences (JNU), School of Environmental Studies (DU), IIT-D, IIT-K, IISc, WII, North East Hill University (NEHU) etc. The Environmental Sciences Fellows will work for a period of one to two years at their chosen host institution to undertake research in the identified thrust areas identifi ed by the Management Committee while also strengthening connections across the participating environmental schools/institutions.

The programme is open to all scientists working in the field of environmental sciences, engineering and technology including those currently employed in Government of India/ State Government/ Public Institutions and those who are not currently associated with any public institution but are working in the area and eager to pursue a specific research that is beneficial to the Government of India. However, in the first such meeting held for the Fellowship, the Ministry has shown to be well aware of the fact that such programmes are rarely able to attract outstanding Fellows. In that, it is also working to address the real challenge of how to attract the best of our country’s talents for this Fellowship Programme. The upper age limit of the Fellowship programme has been kept at 35 years (relaxable upto 5 years).

For more information visit MoEF

The Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Management Centre of the Dept. of Environment, Govt. of NCT of Delhi  invites applications for the post of Project Engineer (four vacancies) from meritorious candidates to join its team on contractual basis, and to assist in implementation of various Energy Efficiency activities & Renewable Energy Programmes.

Those candidates who are Gradute in Engineering/Tech. or equivalent or hold a Master’s degree in science with 60% marks or equivalent grades from recognized university are eligible to apply. Candidates should have 1-2 years experience in formulation/ appraisal/ evaluation of scientific/ technical projects in the fields of renewable energy system & energy conservation and should not be above 27 years of age.

Employment will be purely on contract basis and initial contract would be for a period of one year. The contract may be renewed on an annual basis for a maximum period of two years. A consolidated amount of Rs. 15000/- per month will be paid as remuneration.

Interested applicants may forward their curriculum along with 2 passport size photographs and attested copies of certificates/marks sheets, giving complete details of their qualification and experience, contact No. residential/postal address with two references, as early as possible (by today), to Executive Officer, Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Management Centre,1st floor, DFC Building, 37-38 Pankha Road Institutional Area, D Block Janakpuri, New Delhi: 110058.

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Delhi Greens, with support from the Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) and Oxfam India, in partnership with the South Asia Network for Social & Agriculture Development (SANSAD), Global Climate Campaign (GCC), North East Center for Environmental Education & Research (NECEER),  India Action Network, Center for Climate Justice & Equity (CCJE), YouthV and several other groups invite you to the Delhi Youth Summit on Climate 2010.

DYSoC 2010 will be a two day event to be held on the 5th and 6th of June, 2010 in the Auditorium of India’s first PM’s residence at Teen Murti House. The place is a stone’s throw from both the residence of the President of India and the Parliament of India. (Nearest Metro Station: Central Secretariat). Delhi, the seat of power of the world’s largest democracy, is a rapidly developing urban center and features in the list of top ten most populated cities in the world. One of the oldest continually inhabited cities, Delhi today is facing the dual pressure of development as well as an ever increasing population.

In the climate constrained world of today, ‘development’ itself is seen as a threat to the environment and it is indeed ‘development’ which attracts the workforce and contributes to the increasing urban population. However, development–in the real sense of the word–is essential for the growth and prosperity of a region and of a nation as a whole. Development should be sustainable and should not discount the needs and requirements of the future generation.

With this as the backdrop, DYSoC 2010 will take place on 5th and 6th of June, 2010 and will also be an ideal platform to mark the World Environment Day. DYSoC 2010 will bring together the youth from across the capital city and attempt to understand the various urban environmental issues in the wake of climate change.

Since this is the Commonwealth Year, DYSoC will not be a stand alone event but will invite the participating delegates in initiating as well getting involved in various green projects (at least 4) for a better Delhi! We therefore urge to participate, learn and get involved and help shape the future of the city, for all of us and for generations to come.

Registration is free, but all interested must fill the Delegate Registration Form. All delegates will receive participation certificate after the successful completion of the summit.

Registration is now close for DYSoC 2010. Thank you for all your interest and enthusiasm.

Come, take the first step, and be the Change: DYSoC 2010

For more information, you can read the FAQs at the summit website here, or contact:

Impuri Shimray
impuri(at)delhigreens.org
Mobile: 9540491079

Aastha Kukreti
aastha(at)delhigreens.org
Mobile: 9873124937

http://delhigreens.org/summits/dysoc-2010

CMS Academy of Communication & Convergence Studies in collaboration with Moving Images invite you to Above 10,000: A high altitude film making workshop. A workshop that blends hand-on training of basic film making technique with core environmental issues, conducted at altitudes ranging from 10,000 ft to 14,000 ft in the Himalayas. The training will be conducted by a team of award winning film makers with experience in high altitude film making.

For many of us, exposure to the environment is limited to a few packaged tours. It means going to a National Park or hill station or on a river rafting expedition. Nothing wrong with that! If you want to go beyond being a mere urban tourist to becoming a genuine naturalist, if you long to capture and document worlds that can’t fit into the frame of a typical weekend excursion, if you want your voice and vision to make a really meaningful contribution to the cause of the environment and biodiversity…you’ll not want to miss this opportunity.

For further details, please contact

Mr. Vishwajeet Ghoshal
CMS Academy, Research House, Saket Community Centre
New Delhi – 110 017, India
P:91-11-2499 2597, 2652 2244 F: 91-11-2696 8282
M:098999 79159 E: vishwajeet@cmsindia.org

Take Care | Take Charge, a Garnier Times of India Campaign with the Center for Environment Education as the Knowledge Partner invites ideas on green and sustainable solutions to environmental issues under various themes. These can include an innovative technology solution, a marketing solution, practice, or a way of impacting behaviour for positive change.

The ideas should be innovative and have the power to change the world:

Something you can do yourself,
Can be done in your community
Or you would want expert institutions/Govt. to pick up and implement to Make your city Green!

The campaign is primarily being run in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore but invites young people from across India to participate. The broad themes of the campaign under which ideas are invited are:

• Water conservation & pollution
• Energy generation & conservation
• Recycling & waste management
• Transportation & vehicular pollution
• Heritage & conservation of culture, and
• Biodiversity & Greening

Late Date to Receive Ideas: May 8, 2010. the Times of India will buy 10 kg of paper for recycling, for every idea received.

As most of you are aware, Delhi Greens is a Delhi based youth led Non-Governmental Organisation set up in 2007 with an objective of promoting sustainable development in the country. Delhi Greens is now launching its Online Summer Internship Programme (SOIP) for engaging the youth from Delhi and across India, in helping green India and in creating more responsible, aware and smart citizens!

The internship will be for a period of two months starting between May 10th and May 20th. More than 80% of the work will be online and we will begin with an orientation programme for all selected candidates. The interns will be trained in understanding the various environmental issues and challenges during the period of the internship. They would be involved in research and campaigning work for the ongoing projects of Delhi Greens.

Eligibility: Students and young professionals between the age 18 and 24 years (as on 15th June 2010) are eligible to apply.

Intake: The maximum intake for the SOIP 2010 is five.

How to apply: Interested candidates can write and send a brief bio about themselves clearly mentioning the statement of purpose for applying for the Online Summer Internship Programme with Delhi Greens. This can be sent to jobs@delhigreens.org

Last date for applying: 18th May, 2010

For any query or clarification, please write to contact(at)delhigreens.org with “SOIP query” as the subject line.

The National Centre For Advocacy Studies (NCAS) is a social change resource centre that aims at strengthening rights based and people centred advocacy so as to empower people who are struggling for the creation of a just and humane society. NCAS works with social action groups and professionals, as well as public spirited citizens.

NCAS invites applications for its Advocacy Internship Programme 2010-2012, which is an 18 month long programme which would include 6 months of fieldwork. The programme is so designed so as to cater to the needs of social activism today. The internship will enrich the participants with the political perspective, knowledge and skills required for effective public advocacy.

During the internship, a multidisciplinary curriculum and syllabus spread over 12 months will focus on various subjects viz. approaches to social change, policy analysis, issues in new social movement, research, campaigning and networking. The interns are expected to contribute to the body of progressive debate on ‘People-centered Advocacy’ that NCAS is engaged in.

Eligibility: The Advocacy Internship Programme is open to any person below the age of 25 years who intends to understand the world in all its complexities, has a strong social conscience, and values social commitment more than individual selves. Preferred educational qualification is a post graduate degree in any discipline with at least two years experience with social action/ human rights/ consumer rights group. A graduate degree is also considered for deserving candidates. Candidates will be carefully selected after attending a Youth Camp in Pune.

Stipend: Each intern will be given a monthly stipend towards living expenses in Pune for a period of 12 months.

Click here to visit NCAS and Download the Application Form

Evaluation: A comprehensive evaluation of the interns will be done as a continuous process based on an agreed Assessment Profile.

For further information, contact:

National Centre for Advocacy Studies,
Serenity Complex, Ramnagar Colony,
Pashan, Pune 411 021
Maharashtra, India
Telefax: +91-20-22951857/22952003/04.
Email: internship@ncasindia.org
ncas@vsnl.com