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South Asian Cities Summit 2013
17-18 April 2013
Hotel Imperial
New Delhi, India.
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Ministry of Power, GoI
Ministry of Urban Transport, Govt of Sri Lanka
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Municipal Corporations: 50-60 cities across South Asian countries
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Dear all
any idea on hydrocarbon degrading bacteria for bio treatment of hydrocabon contaminated soil to reduce content of contamination from 7000 ppm to 1000 pm with six month in sandy soil
Dear all,
Good morning all experts
please share the information of Ecological flora and fauna survey methods to analyse the ecology and environment of the surroundings
and also suggest any best books for the same.
While Studying EIA as it is my our syllabus , I was bit curious to know how EIA of Airport are made. I searched few EIA reports on net and also EIA of Navi Mumbai Airport.(attached pdfs of EIA of Navi Mumbai Airport from net) Few things about which I am confused are :
According to the report:
1) Ulwe river comes in Airport area (will will be diverted foe project purpose later)
2) The Elephanta Caves are at 13.5km from the project
3) Panvel Railway station is 1.5km from the project.
My doubts:
1) The distance between Ulwe and Elephanta Cave is with in 10 km (if i am not wrong).
2) Karnala Bird Sanctuary is in Panvel panvel 2 karnala map shows the fact how it is Gate of Sanctury is 13.5km from panvel railway station and not the sanctuary itself.
One from above is Eco-sensitive zone and other is Historical monument.
So I wonder ,how the project has been passed?
These are the major things I observed. I am unaware of many things, so please if any one who can help me know how this 2 points are write or wrong. It would be helpful if you answer as soon as possible.
Thank You.
"looking for Opportunity as EIA Coordinator, FAE in water quality & EB, statutary clearances. Experienced in EIA since last 12.5 years in infra projects like airports, ports, Highways, river valley irrigation and hydal power projects, construction projects for getting Env clearances and EIAs. "
If any suitable post pls contact on prajaktakulkarni2009@gmail.com.
Please watch my recent TEDxSingapore Women talk on the importance of food plant diversity in the context of feeding 9 billion people by 2050.
Thanks for watching!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk-oC_yKrk4
I need to recommend one candidate for the postdoc position in the area of waste water/sludge treatment research. Candidate should have good publication record in high impact factor journals. He must published at least two papers during last three years in journals which comes under top 40% of their respective field. If you are under this criteria please send me your updated cv on nagpureajay@gmail.com then I will forward it to respective person ...
Thanks Ajay
Dear Friends,
We are planning to take up in the next academic year an “Environment Awareness Program” for schools (ISCE & SSLC) in and around Bangalore. I would need your help if you could point me to a readymade curriculum that can be used. In case you know of anyone please do let me know. Much appreciated. DP Daniel
I personally hate travelling by car as I am prone to motion sickness. So it was with a bit of trepidation that my children and I agreed to accompany my friends Porus and Dilnavaz and their family for a trip to a small village called Velas, a small village in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. (The trepidation bit for me really was the car sickness, while my children dreaded going to a place without a - gasp!- hotel, but more on that later.)
I had heard of Velas about 2 years ago from my colleague, Laxmikant Deshpande. The idea of turtle conservation so close to home intrigued me; after all, there are very few successful conservation stories that one gets to hear of. Besides, given Mumbai's confines and dreary shop-till-you-die-of-boredom-or-become-bankrupt malls, I felt the need to take the kids somewhere worthwhile and let them observe what life is like in other places, albeit for a (very) short time.
Velas has a beautiful beach which is a nesting site for Olive Ridley turtles (Lepidochelys olivacea). According to the national marine fisheries service (USA), this species of turtles has traditionally been widely regarded as the most abundant sea turtle in the world. However, things have changed drastically for it in the past 20 or so years. The main threats to this turtle come from a loss of nesting sites due to beach erosion, human-induced development along beaches, and predators (animals and humans) at nesting sites. Apparently, humans account for the leading threat to the turtles due to unsustainable egg collection, slaughtering of nesting females, and direct harvesting of adults at sea for commercial sale of their meat and hides. Fishing with trawlers, gill nets, ghost nets, etc. has also taken its toll; some say only 1 in 10,000 survive. An estimated 100,000 Olive Ridley turtles were reported dead in Odisha (India) between 1993 and 2003 due to fishing practices. Moreover, once the eggs hatch, the hatchlings play a Russian roulette of sorts, and try to reach the water from the nest by avoiding birds of prey, animals, (the ever-present) humans, and even harsh sunlight. Many perish; Given that the Olive Ridley lays eggs at an interval of 2 to 3 years, it is no wonder that their population has declined so precariously and so quickly. In fact, today, the Olive Ridley is classified as 'Vulnerable' according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature And Natural Resources (IUCN) and is listed in Appendix I of CITES.
An NGO called Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra decided to change things. Since the past 10 years, Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra has been organizing its trademark 'Turtle Festival' in Velas. Turtle conservation has become a success story here as Sahyadri Nisarga Mitra persuaded locals to stop poaching the turtles' eggs and instead earn a livelihood by providing boarding and lodging to the various tourists who visit Velas each hatching season to view the baby turtles being released into the sea. While villagers retain most of the proceeds, a portion goes to the Turtle Conservation Fund set up to help establish a research and rehabilitation centre for turtles at Velas.
Besides this, Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra also organizes training workshops for students and teachers and gives out an annual 'Friend of the Turtle' Award to popularize the project. A look at the NGO's website shows that it is also replicating this commendable model across other beaches in the state, namely, Kelshi, Kolthare, Anjarla, Mochemad, and Dabhol. In last 4 years alone, Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra has protected 152 nests and released 7610 hatchlings into the sea.
So what did we see when we went there? We were fortunate enough to witness 11 newly hatched baby turtles. The volunteers explained that eggs incubated at temperatures of 31-32°C produce only females, while those incubated at 28°C or less produce only males. Incubation temperatures of 29-30°C will produce a mixed gender clutch. As the hatchlings use light cues to orient themselves toward the sea and are misled into moving towards land due to other (unnatural) sources of light, we were asked to ensure that our cameras did not produce any flashes.
Above: Covered and numbered nests; there were 17 of them when we visited the beach. The nests are covered with a tokri and a moist jute bag on top to ensure that the hatchlings are protected after they hatch and dig themselves out of the nest
Kids and adults alike were delighted! A couple of hatchlings appeared a bit confused as they crawled off in some other direction and needed to be guided back on track.
Above: The new hatchlings making their way to the sea
We also witnessed very enthusiastic locals, particularly the children, who told us that after seeing all the efforts of Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra's volunteers, they had decided that they would educate themselves well and return to their village in order to serve it. As for my children and my friend's children, they confessed that they enjoyed the trip after all. While they were a bit reticent about the whole thing to begin with, they cheered up when they saw the village children, the turtles, the cat in the rickshaw, and the chickens (all in that order, I think)!
If you would like to visit Velas, please keep track of Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra's website. The hatching season ranges from November to March and is well worth the effort.
I am graduate in Biotechnology and pursuing Post Graduation in Environmental Sciences , I am not getting the concept of , WHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE PG DEGREE IS NOT ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR INDIAN FOREST SERVICE? as they are closely related to this field.
Training Programme on Urban and Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Challenges, Options and Solutions
The fast growing economy, rapid industrialisation and growing urban population in India along with increasing wastewater generation are reasons for concern and reiterate the need for appropriate water management practices. Centre for Science and Environment recognises this need and has developed a five-day hands on training programme aimed at giving practical exposure to participants on wastewater treatment for industrial and urban wastewater management including reuse and recycle.
The objective of this programme is to build capacity and create awareness among regulators, developers, consultants, NGOs, students and academics to understand wastewater treatment process, technologies and affordable treatment options. The programme further aims at evaluating the performance and design parameters along with the applicable cost implication associated with each treatment system.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Issues and challenges of urban and industrial wastewater treatment, conservation/ efficiency including reuse and recycle.
- Wastewater treatment technologies including advanced treatment options
- Decentralized approaches in treating urban wastewater (existing and emerging)
- Planning, designing, monitoring and inspection of wastewater treatment systems
- Proficiency on water and wastewater accounting
- Sector specific exposure on wastewater treatment and management such as construction and industrial projects (distillery, tannery, textile, refinery, power plant etc).
- Concept of zero discharge with case studies
- Issues and challenges with Common Effluent Treatment Plants and way ahead
- State of art practices for wastewater management
- Law, policy options and standards for wastewater treatment
- Hands on experience in wastewater sampling and analysis
TOOLS
Lectures by experts, site visits to existing projects, practical group exercises, presentations by participants, reference materials and film screening.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Regulators, Consultants, Engineers, Environment Managers, NGOs, Academics and Students.
SCHEDULE
Course Duration:
Date: May 6-10, 2013
Venue: CSE, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi -110062
Time: 9.00 AM to 5 PM daily
Course fee: The course fee is Rs. 9900 per participant. The fee includes training material, field visit, lunch, tea/coffee and refreshments during training and field visit.
Discounts for NGOs and students: They can avail a discount of 25% on the course fee. Discounted seats are limited and offered on first come first serve basis.
Fellowships Available for South Asian Participants. Participants will get a certificate at the end of the course.
Last Date for Applying: April 30, 2013
For information contact
Swati Singh Sambyal, Industry & Environment Unit
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
CSE’s short-term EIA training programme UNDERSTANDING EIA: FROM SCREENING TO DECISION MAKING
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an important tool to inform decision- 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: April 22-26, 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 industry, environment consultants and regulators) 25% discounts for NGOs, academicians and students
Last Date for Applying: April 15, 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
A certificate of participation will be awarded to all at the end of the programme.
COURSE CONTACT
Swati Singh Sambyal, Industry & Environment Unit
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
Dear all,
we are looking for water experts for conducting water Audits or water related studies for different industrial sectors , who are working as free lancers or are able to work on project basis from our behalf.
If Interested please contact the undersigned.
Regards,
Ruchika Sharma
09953935506
We GSFC ,kosamba,dist surat,manufacture Nylon Filament Yarn going to expansion of product. In which category as well as section (Industry) NFY fall for EIA? Pl suggest me.Thanks.
Dear friends please find attached the Agenda for the Workshop on ‘Water Cooperation for Energy Security’ 21- 22 March 2013Agenda_WWD%20event_TERI.pdf
Dear all,
Namaskaar!!!!!!!
The summer has just entered. in our India the problem of water scarcity is open its face like any thing like any ghost and taking away the valuable life's of our valuable flora and fauna.
and in Urban due to the employment families are migrating to near by cities like any thing and this leads for more uprising buildings and smooth roads leading for less water percolation and all sort of problems
any body can suggest how to tackle with the scenario
and made a habbit in modern urbanians to focus more on saving of water and greenary.
Waiting for good suggestions from all my fellow brothers
Fasi
Dear all,
Namaskaar!!!!!!!
The summer has just entered. in our India the problem of water scarcity is open its face like any thing like any ghost and taking away the valuable life's of our valuable flora and fauna.
and in Urban due to the employment families are migrating to near by cities like any thing and this leads for more uprising buildings and smooth roads leading for less water percolation and all sort of problems
any body can suggest how to tackle with the scenario
and made a habbit in modern urbanians to focus more on saving of water and greenary.
Waiting for good suggestions from all my fellow brothers
Fasi
Dear All,
Small clarification is required from you.
We are planning to construct small Hydro Electric Plant in Karnataka State, during the survey came to know that land belongs to both sides of the river is Forest Land.
In this case, "River Bed or watercourse Land" belongs to forest land or Revenue land.
If you have any related information or Notification please provide me for reference.
Regards
Gopi Krushna N
Here is the link to an excellent program
http://nsfoundation.co.in/india_youth_fund.html
Mobilizing the present, accelerating the future!
UN-Habitat in collaboration with the Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation (NSF) brings to India the Indian window of the global Urban Youth Fund exclusively for young individuals working towards improving the lives of urban Indian Youth. The India Youth Fund, an initiative of UN-Habitat and NSF, aims to advance youth empowerment in India through the provision of small grants, up to Rs. 8 Lacs, to youth-led organizations. In addition, the project coordinators are trained in project management, financial management and monitoring and evaluation in the Asian regional training session for the Urban Youth Fund.
With her age structure, India is one of the youngest countries in the world. The urban youth, aged 13-35 years, constitute 44.77% of the total urban population. Despite the growing economy and rapid globalization, a sizeable proportion of the population does not have access to basic human rights. Both UN-Habitat and NSF recognize the importance of health and employment as factors for development and the Indian chapter of the Urban Youth Fund opens its doors to organizations working with the urban youth on issues of access to health in addition to employment, access to affordable housing and secure land tenure, safer cities and youth participation in decision-making.
Background
The India Youth Fund is part of the Global Youth Fund by the UN-HABITAT Governing Council that has so far awarded grants to 67 projects led by young people from all over the world. Officially launched in November 2008, the Global Youth Fund was created to promote the poverty reduction aims of Millennium Development Goals and the Habitat Agenda for better, more sustainable and equitable towns and cities.
The Fund
With an annual budget of Rs. 8 Lacs/project/organization, the fund looks to provide not only financial support, but also training required for sustaining successful projects for maximum outreach.
Eligibility
To qualify for a grant, applicant organizations must: 
Be led by young people aged 15-32, and the projects must be based in cities or towns in India. A majority (>50%) of the management team should be within the above age limits. Applicant organizations must be legally registered for at least one (1) year by the relevant national, regional or local authority. Applicant organizations must involve girls and young women in decision-making at all levels of the organization. This includes senior management level and board. Applicant organizations that lack a valid registration certificate or bank account, but fulfill all other eligibility criteria, may apply in partnership with another organization that will serve as the facilitating organization.
For queries: indian.youthfund@nsfoundation.co.in or youthfund@unhabitat.org
How life works ?.... plants know better than us watch the pic... its really great opportunity for me to to see and investigate this entire process of regeneration in the lab of NATURAL ENVIRONMENT............these pic are taken by me just out side my room in Sultanpur... I become fan of SUCCESSION... and hatsoff to the great scientist who have give this explanation..Clement... Now think this succession and relate this to the universe and expansion of GALAXY together....
