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What direction should India's waste management take? What does the future hold in store? Are landfills the answer? Is Waste-to-energy technology still a good bet? Why segregation is the key? These are some of the questions that come to our minds when we discuss waste management in our country. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi is conducting a day long workshop on Solid Waste Management to discuss the scenario of waste management in the country. 

We have been to some of the cleanest cities across the country and have rated them. The system for rating cities was to determine who is the cleanest of them all in terms of solid waste management. It is clear that cities that are segregating their waste have been able to effectively process and treat it and have achieved the status of zero landfill cities. While, some cities are doing - part segregation and part treatment. And then, there are a few cities, that are visibly clean but dumping their waste. We have incorporated all our findings inour book: ‘Not in My Backyard’ due to release on 11th July, 2016, Jacaranda Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

The workshop shall discuss the current status of waste management in India, the new rules, available technologies, municipal finances and expenditure, role of informal sector, CSE’s city survey and the best cities along with agenda for the future. 

The workshop shall have important panel discussions and sharing of best practices across the country in solid waste management. The workshop is ideal for regulators, practitioners, consultants, academicians and NGOs working in solid waste management.

DATE: July 12, 2016

TIMING: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 

VENUE: Silver Oak Hall, Indian Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

 

No course fee

Limited seats, for registration kindly write to Swati Singh Sambyal atswati@cseindia.org, +91-9910496283

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21st June has been declared by the United Nations as the International Day of Yoga. We know that the regular practice of Yoga can help cure several ailments and sustain physical and mental well-being ! But, apart from improving health,Yoga can also help in conserving the Environment! Because, the practise of Yoga "awaken" people to their interdependence with Nature - and their desire to preserve it becomes expectedly spontaneous. Check out : http://greeniesglobe.com/green-living-natural-fitness.html

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Long route to water, Corbett National Park

I am posting a link to a story which played out before our eyes during our trip to Corbett in February, 2016. "Corbett National Park- Long route to water"
Watch at


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkea2m2gJow


Please write your comments in our you tube channel. Would be obliged if you will subscribe to our channel and also share the video in your network.

Susan Sharma
http://Indianwildlifeclub.com

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The Department of Environmental Management, Bharathidasan University, offers a Two Year Full Time MBA program in Environmental Management. The program intends to provide a value based education with a strong technological, scientific, capacity building background for addressing the environmental crisis and challenges.The MBA program in Environmental Management shall train the candidates at an advanced level through exposure to host of environmental problems and issues in a scientific framework, developing methodologies to solving problems and ultimately to master the manner of systematic implementation of existing environmental policies in achieving sustainable development.A two year program with rigor is expected to cover courses in Principles of Environmental Management, Environmental Impact and Risk Analysis, Environmental Governance, Environment Law, Ecological Economics, GIS, Waste Management and Industrial Ecology, State of India’s Environment, Statistics and Environmental Modeling, Corporate Environmental Management, Urban Environmental Management, Environmental Pollution and Assessment, in addition to certain foundation courses like Operations Research, Micro and Macro economic policy analysisfor further detailsDr R MohanrajHeadDepartment of Environmental ManagementBharathidasan UniversityTiruchirappalli - 620024INDIAPhone Mobile: +91 94871 58054Phone Off: +91 431 2407072 extn: 640Fax: +914312407045Website: www.bdu.ac.in
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Training programme on CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY – PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognises CSR as a key business process that helps organisations demonstrate their commitments to being socially responsible. In fact, after the amendment of Companies Act in 2013 and promulgation of CSR Rules in 2014, addressing and reporting CSR performance has become mandatory.

This training programme is designed based on the provisions of the Act and Rules. The training programme aims at giving practical exposure to participants on CSR with specific reference to the regulatory framework, formulating CSR strategy and policy, stakeholder engagement, methodologies for implementation, performance evaluation and statutory reporting.

The objective of the programme is to build a cadre of CSR leaders and professionals who would assist in effective development and implementation of CSR activities of organisations for the benefit of communities as well as business. This training programme will be relevant and effective for CSR heads, senior and mid-level managers, CSR practitioners and implementation partners, NGOs, etc.

What participants would learn?

1. Regulatory Framework for CSR

  • Companies Act 2013 and CSR Rules 2014
  • International guideline and best practices

2. Developing CSR Policy

  • SWOT Analysis and Identification of Major Risks & Opportunities
  • Developing Strategy and CSR Policy

3. Stakeholder Engagement

  • Identification of Stakeholder
  • Engagement—Social Need Assessment
  • Prioritisation of Key Issues

4. CSR Planning and Implementation

  • Participatory Planning
  • Implementation (Social and Gender Inclusion)

5. Monitoring, Measurement and Evaluation
6. Grievances Redressal (Processes and Practices)
7. Guidelines for CSR Reporting

Training Methodology = Lectures, case studies, class room exercises, discussions and role plays

COURSE FEES

Rs 10,000 for CSR Foundations, Companies, Public Sector Undertakings, Consultants

Rs 7,500 for academicians, NGOs and researchers,

Rs 5,000 for students

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

COURSE DURATION: July 20-22, 2016

TIMING

09.00 am to 5.30 pm

COURSE VENUE

CSE, 38, Tughlakabad Institutional Area,
New Delhi – 62

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING

July 15, 2016

OPEN FOR ALL

CSR practitioners, officials from companies, PSUs, consultants, academicians, students, NGOs
 

Click here to register online


For Registration kindly 
Email atdigvijay@cseindia.org

COURSE COORDINATOR:

Digvijay Singh, Sr. Research Associate, Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 204); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91 9891921959, +91 9899676027

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CSE’s short-term EIA training programme UNDERSTANDING EIA: FROM SCREENING TO DECISION MAKING

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool for decision makers, regulators and stakeholders to understand the potential impacts (adverse as well as favourable) of the developmental activities on environment and society. EIA is a process to internalize the externalities associated with the project activities and cost for decision—making.

Centre for Science and Environment is conducting a five-day training programme aimed at giving practical inputs to participants on conducting sector—specific EIA for mining, thermal and cement sectors specified under EIA Notification 2006.

The training inputs to participants would improve their understanding of:

1. Screening and scoping of the study, including identification of legal requirements and formulation of ToR

2. Understanding relevant baseline data to be collected (primary and secondary) and the methodology of data collection

3. Interpretation of data to assess assimilative capacity of the study area

4. Impact and risk assessment of project activities

5. Mitigation and monitoring plan

6. Environment Management Programmes (EMP)

7. Budgeting and Project Benefits

8. Public Hearing

9. Evaluation of quality of EIA Report

10. Presentation of EIA Report
 

COURSE FEES:  

Rs 15,000 for developers, government officials and consultants,

Rs 10,000 for academicians, NGOs and researchers,

Rs 7,500 for students 

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: July 4-8, 2016

TIMING: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm 


COURSE VENUE: 
CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi – 62

LAST DATE FOR APPLYING: June 26, 2016


Click here to register online


OPEN FOR ALL

Functional Area Experts, Environment Consultants, NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, State Environment Impact Assessment Authority), Students, Decision Makers and Industry Professionals.


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

 

For any further details contact:

Digvijay Singh Bisht, Sr. Research Associate, 
Industry & Environment Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-110062
Ph: 91-11-2995 512491-11-2995 5124 / 6110 (Ext. 204); Fax: 91-11-2995 5879
Mobile: +91 9891921959, +91 9899676027

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World Environment Day - June 5th, 2016

3839120846?profile=originalJune 5th, 2016 is "World Environment Day" ! The theme this year is "fighting against the illegal trade in wildlife"  that is driving several species to the brink of extinction - upsetting ecosystems and economies! The environment is everyone's concern - so much so that no one can afford to say "it's not my business"!

Read through this report :http://greeniesglobe.com/world-environment-day.html

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With increase production of newer gadgets, electronic products in the market leads to wastage of older goods for a better version have lead to the rise of E-waste in the environment.
 
To address this issue and to know more about the newly amended E-Waste Rules, 2016, published by Government of India, USAID LEAD and Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry is putting forth a "Symposium on E-Waste to No Waste: Contributing to End-of-Life Solutions" on  June 17, 2016 at Mumbai. 
 
We have invited Honourable Minister of State (IC) MoEF&CC Shri Prakash Javadekar as Chief Guest for the event and other eminent speakers for this program.
For more details visit : http://goo.gl/wbGV1E 
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World environment day 2016

Dear All

Could you please share the details of network team members with following expertise

1. organic nursery stall ( Seed and sapling)

2. Environment games : could you please share few details on this topic . what type of game we can conduct for employees and create awareness among the employee

Thank you

environmentrajesh@gmail.com

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Nurture your passion to share and learn grass root level actions in conserving natural heritage. Participate in WED 2016 event at Bharatpur (Rajasthan) near world heritage site - Keoladeo National Park at Rajputana's Shakuntalam, Village Ramnagar, Bharatpur.

Pre-confirmation will ease the management of participants.

Morning session (0900-1200 Hrs) is open for all (general awareness). Sharing and learning from grass root level actions of participants. Participants for this session will be public, developmental professionals, social activists, environmental workers/ activists, nature enthusiasts / nature lovers etc.

Evening session (1300-1800 Hrs) is technical focused on identification tools and techniques of birds, herpetofauna, butterflies etc. Also interactive and hands on training on assessing conservation issues at local level. Participants of this session are largely from academia but anyone interested in learning basics of field identification are also welcome. Registration fee for this session is INR 300/- per participant.

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Ambient Science with following articles.

1)  Biotechnological Innovations in Aquaculture

2) Four Insectivorous Birds in Search of Foraging Niche in and Around an Agricultural Ecosystem of Nalgonda District of Telangana, India

3) A Virtual Survey Based Debate on Conservation Strategies of Indian Giant Flying Squirrel (Petaurista p. philippensis)

4) Ectoparasites (Insecta and Acari) Associated with Bats in South and South-Western Caves of Iran

5) Orthoptera Fauna, it’s Habitat Ecology and Threats in Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhattisgarh, India

6) Distribution and Habitat Preference of Four-horned antelope (Chowsingha),Tetracerus quadricornis in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajasthan

7) Estimation of Dusty Days Using the Model of Time Series:A Case Study of Hormozgan Province

8) Breeding Biology of Critically Endangered Long-billed Vulture (Gyps indicus) at a unique site in Telangana State, India

9) Hathipol: Biodiversity of a Tunnel ‘Cave’ of Chhattisgarh, India

10) Feature- YETI / India’s Longest Sandstone Cave explored

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