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E-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in India- with a growth rate of 10% per annum- the generation of e-waste is increasing exponentially every year. This can be attributed to globalization of the economy making electronic products an integral part of our lives. Also, India’s low manufacturing costs, skilled labour, raw materials, availability of engineering skills and opportunity to meet demand in the populous Indian market have contributed significantly to facilitate the growth of the electronics industry. Thus, E-waste management has become an immediate and long term concern as its unregulated accumulation and recycling can lead to major environmental problems endangering human health.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognizes this need and has designed hands-on three day training programme on E-waste Management from November 25-27, 2015 at CSE, New Delhi. The programme will cover issues and challenges, policies, regulations, effective strategies and best practices in collection, dismantling and recycling of end of life of E-waste. The programme will also focus on the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and how can it be implemented effectively.

The objective of the programme is to build a cadre of professionals for efficient E-waste management. The programme will consist of lectures, class exercises, group work, Q&A sessions and field visits.

What participants will learn?

1.Introduction to e-waste: environmental and social issues
2. Understanding e-waste policy framework (existing and draft e-waste rules)
3. Concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
4. Good practices and case studies in collection and recycling
5. Strategy for better e-waste management

COURSE FEE:

Rs. 10,000 (Note: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges)

Note: Accommodation can be arranged nearby the training centre, would incur extra charges

COURSE DURATION

Date: November 25-27, 2015

Timings: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM daily

Venue: Anil Agarwal Green College
Centre for Science and Environment,
38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area (Near Batra Hospital)
New Delhi- 110062

FOR REGISTERATION: kankana@cseindia.org

Last Date for Applying: November 6, 2015

OPEN FOR ALL: Consultants, E-waste recyclers, manufacturers, producers, entrepreneurs, IT institutions, NGOs, academicians and students

A certificate of participation will be awarded to all at the end of the programme

For information contact:

Kankana Das, Deputy Programme Manager,
Industry and Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
Tel: + 91-11-29955124/ 6110, Extension: 204
Fax: + 91-11-29955879
Mob. No.: + 91 9711972298
E-mail: kankana@cseindia.org

Social Impact Assessment (SIA) is an important tool to inform decision makers, regulators and stakeholders, about the possible social and economic impact of a proposed project. To be effective, it requires the active involvement of all concerned stakeholders. Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed hands-on three-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on SIA with specific reference to deve lopment projects, such as infrastructure, mining and other industrial projects.

The objective of this programme is to build capacity and create awareness among regulators, developers, NGOs and academicians to understand SIA process—Reconnaissance and Baseline Survey, Land Acquisition Survey and Plan (LAP) and Preparation of the Resettlement Action Plan (RAP). The programme also aims at evaluating the SIA report along with the applicable legislations in India.

On completion of the programme the participants will be equipped with:

1. Exposure to aspects of SIA, from theory to applications regarding:

• Understanding the Terms of Reference

• Data need, data collection, collation and interpretation

• Development of tools and instruments for conducting SIA survey

• Effective assessment methodologies

• Reporting methodologies

2. Integrated approach for addressing SIA and EIA process - from scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultations

3. Knowledge on review of SIA reports and identification of strengths and weaknesses

4. Post SIA monitoring

5. Procedure for institutional strengthening and capacity building

6. Experience sharing on national and international best practices in SIA

COURSE FEES: Rs 8,000 (For developers, environment consultants and regulators) 50% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students

Date: March 26-28, 2012

Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62

Last Date for Applying: March 13, 2012,

Timing:10.00 am to 5.30 pm

Open for all: Government officials of Project Executing Departments, Developers, NGOs, CBOs, and Academicians, Students and Industries 

For registration: Kindly email at: sujit@cseindia.org,swati@cseindia.org, arpit@cseindia.org

For details contact:

Sujit Kumar Singh, Industry & Environment Unit, 
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 281); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: 9899676027, 9910496283, 9810564236

Dear Friends, 

Last few days left to register for the hands-on five-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on all aspects related to assessment, interpretation and management of a mining project.

The objective of this programme is to build capacity and create awareness among regulators, developers, NGOs, forest officers, academicians, student and industry to understand the EIA process for mining projects.

The programme will cover:

•        Environmental clearance process and mining legislations
•        Review of effectiveness of an EIA report
•        Mining technologies and best practices
•        Data interpretation (for analysing the impacts of mining projects)
•        Understanding the TOR (Terms of Reference)
•        Tools and thumb-rules to evaluate environmental and social impacts
•        Effectiveness of assessment methods
•        Mine closure plans and best practices in reclamation
•        Resettlement and Rehabilitation plans
•        Addressing civil society concerns in the public consultation process
•        Emerging sustainable tools and best practices
•        Developing the ability to review and assess EIA reports and mine closure plans
•        Developing the ability for post-EIA monitoring

The training programme will be organized from 13 to 17 February, 2012, at CSE’s office, 41 Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi - 62.

The course fee for the programme is Rs 9900/- per participant. However, 50 % discount is available for NGOs and students.

For more information visit our website: http://www.cseindia.org/content/cse%E2%80%99s-short-term-training-programme-eia-mining-projects

Date: February 13 – 17, 2012

Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62

Last Date for Applying: February 6, 2012,

Timing:10.00 am to 5.30 pm

Open for all: Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, EAC/SEAC), EIA/SIA consultants, industry, academicians, forest officers, NGOs and students  

For registration: Kindly email at: swati@cseindia.org

For details contact:

SWATI SINGH SAMBYAL, Research Associate, 
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 281); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: 9910496283