Now a days in all projects it is mandatory to implement rain water harvesting, which is either used for ground water recharge or has to stored if the water table is sufficiently high like in coastal areas.There are no guidelines on how much storage capacity should be provided for the harvested rain water. However, the environment appraisal committees are generally suggesting storing the two day fresh water requirement of the project. This is not only expensive but some times requires a very large area for constructing the storage water tanks.Besides, the setting up of a STP is also a requirement for the project with a condition that the treated waste water will be used for flushing and other non potable purposes. If the treated waste water is available for use the daily water requirement is reduced and therefore storage of two day's requirement of fresh water harvested through RWH may not be necessary. This has other ramification like the calculation of water budget based on 135 lpd or 90 lpd depending on the availability of water.

The moot point is therefore how much storage capacity should be installed for the RWH.

Any expert, who is conversant with the issue, may like throw light on this important aspect as it is linked with the feasibility and cost of project.  

A Journal (Journal on Biodiversity) devoted to biodiversity and Biosphere work will be shortly launched by the society National Cave Research and Protection Organization, India. Presently we are inviting the suitable manuscripts from the Researchers, Environmentalists etc. For Details contact: editor@caves.res.in and visit the page BIOME: Journal for Biodiversity and Biosphere. .

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi is going to organise a hands-on two-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to wind power projects.

The objective of this programme is to enable stakeholders to understand the likely impacts of the project and allows them to make sound decisions during various stages of project development.

As of 2012, India has exploited only 18% of its total wind power potential. Majorly, the country’s total wind power potential is concentrated in the southern and western states- Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat. Most of these potential sites are located in the forest areas. To harness the maximum potential of wind energy with reduced impacts it thus becomes very important to undergo for an EIA for wind power projects.

CSE’s two day training programme to be held in Bangalore on 17-18 September, 2013, aims to address the following points:

• Why EIA is important for wind power project?

• Environmental and social issues associated with the sector

• Applicable policy, guidelines and legal provisions for the wind power sector  in India

• Comparison of  EIA process in different countries for wind power projects

• Data collection

• Prediction, evaluation and  assessment of impacts

• Importance of avian fauna assessment , technique and evaluation

• How to prepare an Environment Management Plan (EMP)

• Best practices associated with wind power sector

• Reviewing an EIA report for wind power project

   

CSE will bear the course fee of the workshop which would include the lectures, study material and food for two days.

Note: We are not making reimbursement for local travel and lodging
 

Venue:
Ramada #11 Park Road,
Near Indian Express Circle,
Bangalore, Karnataka 

Last date of applying: September 14, 2013

Contact:

Swati Singh Sambyal
Senior Research Associate
Email:swati@cseindia.org 
Mobile: +91-9910496283

Open for: This workshop is open for participation for Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, forest officers, IFS), NGOs, Consultants, Industries, Students and Academicians.

http://www.cseindia.org/content/cse%E2%80%99s-short-term-training-programme-eia-wind-power-projects-bangalore

CSE is organising a two day workshop in Bangalore on EIA of wind power projects on 17-18 September, 2013.

Invited nominations from consultants, NGOs, regulators, academicians and students working in this sector.

Kindly send nominations to swati@cseindia.org

Venue: Ramada, 11 Park Road, Near Indian Express Circle, Bangalore

Note: No fee for the course

Institute for Enterprise Research and Development to facilitate and promote industry-academia collaborations. For that IERD is collaborating with Industry associations, SMEs and corporate houses. IERD in a statement issued in Delhi said, Industry/micro, small and medium enterprise linkages and close association is very crucial for academia. IERD is working in close association with industry stakeholders and academia and student community to facilitate better collaboration and linkages between the two. In addition to promotion of linkage between industry and academia, IERD also provide a host of knowledge based services spanning sectors like education,   media, management and tourism.  The release further added that exposure visits and visits to industry clusters for students are important and therefore, IERD organizes tour and exposure visits to researchers and students of Indian culture, religion, society and economy.

IERD offers a range of educational programs delivered through distance learning/online modes, for students and working professionals who wish to better their skills and knowhow by acquiring degrees away from home. Some of the programs that it conducts are:

    Diversity management: for managers,  CEOs , Entrepreneurs    and SMEs

    Entrepreneurship Development  Programs

    Executive & Management Development Programs

    Foreign Trade management:  Export Import courses

    Spirituality in business

    Responsible business ( CSR)

    Training programs in Green Entrepreneurship Development

In order to promote academia – industry linkage, IERD  undertake networking with  SMEs, industry, chambers, NGOs, Research Institutes. This would help

    Help  research reach out industry

    Publishing research findings

    Supporting successful academic & research programs

    Collaborating with students in research assignments

    Networking with industry, businesses, chambers, industry associations, media, publishers, employers and those who matters for your career progression!

    Research assistance in: Economy, business, management, media studies and development & community management

In addition to the above, IERD also can facilitate, coordinate and organize educational tours and student exposure visits to historic cities, towns, ancient monuments, business clusters:

Also, Organize meetings and discussions with experts and  facilitate data collection for foreign university students

IERD organize seminars, conferences and workshops for students, youth, enterprise managers, SMEs, entrepreneurs, NGOs, public and private sector undertakings  on issues related to enterprise management, innovation, trade, economy, green & sustainable development and education.

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IERD offers a range of educational programs delivered through distance learning/online modes, for students and working professionals who wish to better their skills and knowhow by acquiring degrees away from home. IERD offers a number of courses, recognized by UGC and Distance Education Council. They include Executive MBA Program and MBA and BBA/BBM programs. There are also certificate programs in waste management, diversity management, KPO management etc. Following are a list of courses that executives and working youth could select from : Executive MBA , MSc Environment , MA Education, BBA, BBM, MBA Technology Management , Health Service, Management , Knowledge Process Outsourcing Management. In addition to that IERD also offers specialized programs in following areas such as: Diversity management: for managers, CEOs , Entrepreneurs and SMEs Entrepreneurship Development Programs Executive & Management Development Programs Foreign Trade management: Export Import courses Spirituality in business Responsible business ( CSR) Training programs in Green Entrepreneurship Development Institute for Enterprise Research and Development to facilitate and promote industry-academia collaborations. For that IERD is collaborating with Industry associations, SMEs and corporate houses. IERD in a statement issued in Delhi said, Industry/micro, small and medium enterprise linkages and close association is very crucial for academia. IERD is working in close association with industry stakeholders and academia and student community to facilitate better collaboration and linkages between the two. In addition to promotion of linkage between industry and academia, IERD also provide a host of knowledge based services spanning sectors like education, media, management and tourism. The release further added that exposure visits and visits to industry clusters for students are important and therefore, IERD organizes tour and exposure visits to researchers and students of Indian culture, religion, society and economy. In order to promote academia – industry linkage, IERD undertake networking with SMEs, industry, chambers, NGOs, Research Institutes. This would help Help research reach out industry Publishing research findings Supporting successful academic & research programs Collaborating with students in research assignments Networking with industry, businesses, chambers, industry associations, media, publishers, employers and those who matters for your career progression! Research assistance in: Economy, business, management, media studies and development & community management In addition to the above, IERD also can facilitate, coordinate and organize educational tours and student exposure visits to historic cities, towns, ancient monuments, business clusters: Also, Organize meetings and discussions with experts and facilitate data collection for foreign university students IERD organize seminars, conferences and workshops for students, youth, enterprise managers, SMEs, entrepreneurs, NGOs, public and private sector undertakings on issues related to enterprise management, innovation, trade, economy, green & sustainable development and education. 

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The Indian Government has been promoting better hygiene amongst the user but has turned a blind eye towards disposal of the used sanitary napkins. The modern pads being primarily plastics, clog up drainage and incineration leads to dangerous air pollutants. Putting the used napkins in landfills adds toxins to the soil and groundwater. And in a country like India where littering is a birthright, disposable pads end up along roadsides buried amongst the household refuse and cow dung, or thrown into small dirty ponds that abound the peri-urban commons. We do have a polluters’ pay policy in place - yet the companies are never ever hauled up for not being responsible for the environmental damage that their products may be causing. And, neither do the authorities notice the huge quantities of unhygienic waste being spewed daily.

Plastic Sanitary Napkins: Very few people know what's inside a sanitary napkin or a tampon, or for that matter a diaper. A potentially toxic chemical-dioxin (by product of a chlorine bleaching process), gamut of polymers and plastics, wood pulp, and fragrances are the few things that constitute a slim and ultra modern sanitary napkin. It is high time that we know what is exactly inside a sanitary napkin. Disclosing what’s in the product and its proportion should be made mandatory, not in microscopic print but in large letters, as companies must be accountable for what they manufacture.

Please contribute your views so that we may raise the pressure to bring out a organic or biodegradable alternative to sanitary napkins in India.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is going to organise a hands-on two-day workshop aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to wind power projects in Bangalore on 17-18 September, 2013.

Also, CSE will bear the course fee of the workshop which would include the lectures, study material and food for two days.

Note: We are not making reimbursement for local travel and lodging

At the end of the workshop, a certificate of participation would be given to the participants.

I sincerely hope you will take this opportunity to nominate yourself or your colleague for this workshop. As we have limited number of seats for the training programme, I urge you to send your nominations on or before September 10, 2013.

This workshop is open for participation for Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, forest officers, IFS), NGOs, Consultants, Industries, Students and Academicians.

We can accept only two nominations from an organization. Once we receive your nomination, we would forward you the workshop schedule and the session details.

Kindly send the nominations at swati@cseindia.org.

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Dam Break Modelling and River flood plain modelling using MIKE 11 is my thematic area for my M.Tech project work. Its basically included in water resources engineering and disaster management field. Please suggest me some research topics/subjects from these thematic area which will be included with Environmental aspects.

Interested in doing a PG diploma course in disaster management via distance mode.

 Need some suggestions regarding any university or institute that has admissions open currently for the August or September session.

A Research Associate for short term assignment to assist in preparation of national DM plan for the country is required for immediate engagement. Candidate must have good writing skills with some comprehension of disaster management and mitigation issues and computer skills associated with report writing/preparation and willingness to hard work

Admissions open for MBA in Environmental Management at Bharathidasan University, Trichy.

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I am a student of MBA Environmental Management, my course module is designed such that my final semester fully comprises of project work.

 In this regard I need suggestions and help. Would really be thankful if somebody suggests any industry or research institute working in environmental field.

Thank You

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We are pleased to inform you that the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is going to organise a hands-on two-day workshop aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to wind power projects.

We are writing to invite you for this unique training workshop. The objective of this workshop is to enable stakeholders to understand the likely impacts of the project and allows them to make sound decisions during various stages of project development.

Centre for Science and Environment is organizing a two day workshop on EIA of wind power projects on 29-30 August, 2013 at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Baner Road, Pune 411 007, Maharashtra, India. 

Also, CSE will bear the course fee of the workshop which would include the lectures, study material and food for two days.

Note: We are not making reimbursement for local travel and lodging

At the end of the workshop, a certificate of participation would be given to the participants.

I sincerely hope you will take this opportunity to nominate yourself or your colleague for this workshop. As we have limited number of seats for the training programme, I urge you to send your nominations on or before August 17, 2013.

This workshop is open for participation for Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, forest officers, IFS), NGOs, Consultants, Industries, Students and Academicians.

We can accept only two nominations from an organization. Once we receive your nomination, we would forward you the workshop schedule and the session details.

Kindly send the nominations at swati@cseindia.org.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool to inform deci sion-makers, regulators and stakeholders, about the possible environmental, social and economic costs of the proposed project. To be effective, it requires the active involvement of all concerned stakeholders.

There is a genuine need to develop the capacity of the state-level regulators and state level expert appraisal Committee (SEAC) to screen and scope the EIA process, to conduct transparent public consultations and to evaluate the EIA
reports, especially after the new EIA notification. At the same time, there is a need among CBO, NGOs, academicians, and environment managers to review and interpret EIA report, as they are technical in nature.

Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed a hands-on five-day training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on EIA with specific reference to coal based power plant, cement, pharmaceutical, mining and others.

After the programme, the participants shall have:

1. Exposure to all aspects of EIA, from its theory to the practical – such as better understanding regarding

• What data is required, how this data should be collected and interpreted,and significance of the data

• Effectiveness of the assessment methods

• What issues should be addressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR)

• Tools and thumb rules available to evaluate the environmental impact of projects

2. Better understanding of the EIA process – from screening, scoping, data collection to impact assessment as well as the role of public consultation

3. Better understanding of the environmental and social impacts of the industrial and developmental projects

4. Better ability to review EIA reports and identify its strengths and weaknesses

5. Increased ability to play active role in post-EIA monitoring

SCHEDULE

Course Duration:

Date: 22-26 July, 2013

Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi -110062

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily

Course fee: Rs 9,900 (For developers, environment consultants and regulators) 25% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students

Last Date for Applying: July 18, 2013

For Registration kindly contact: swati@cseindia.org

OPEN FOR:
NGOs, Regulatory Institutions (such as SPCB, state environment impact assessment authority, Environment Consultants, Students, decision makers and Industries

COURSE CONTACT
Swati Singh Sambyal
Industry & Environment Unit, Centre for Science and Environment
Tel: + 91-11-29955124/ 6110, Extension: 281, |
Fax: + 91-11-29955879 Mob. No.: +91 9910496283
E-mail: swati@cseindia.org