Central to the achievement of the Agenda for Sustainable Development is an adequate, equitably distributed and fully supported health workforce. Nurses are the largest occupational group and represent an indispensable force with which to combat inequities in access to health services and progress towards health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while …
Paryavaran Mitra, a nationwide initiative to create a network of young leader from schools across the country, by the Union ministry of environment and forests has announced the launch of Paryavaran Mitra Puraskar 2013. A statement released by Paryavaran Mitra here said that, Paryavaran Mitra Puraskar was a recognition of …
Delhi Technological University launched an M.Tech course in Renewable Energy Technology as well as a solar mission society during a recent workshop, ‘Green mantras @ DTU: The next solar destination for University – Industry interaction’. The university believes that India needs to shift from conventional fuels to non-polluting renewable sources …
To promote the importance of environmental knowledge and raise awareness on climate change among the young students of Bangladesh, a knowledge and activity based programme titled ‘Junior Climate Champions’ has been launched. Students from class six (VI) to Ten (X) based in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet can participate in ‘Junior …
Environmental issues, waste management, transportation, civic issues. How many children today are aware of these? Confined within the strict schedules of classes, structured activities and tuitions, children today are far away from these realities that affect their day-to-day life. To address this very gap, SWaCH, Parisar and CEE have launched …
National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has selected Kerala as an incubator for a proposal to weave in local level biodiversity registry in the curriculum from the primary school level. The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) has already taken up the proposal with the State Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT), …
Incidence of wildlife poaching is on the rise in the southern States, said Ravi P. Singh, Secretary-General of World Wide Fund for Nature – India (WWF-I). Mr. Singh who was here recently told The Hindu that poaching of leopards in the southern States has increased. Since 2000, the Traffic, a …
On the eve of World Environment Day, Canada High Commission today organised a workshop with a view to encouraging children to think of ways to save the state bird, house sparrow which is slowly diminishing in numbers. The workshop which the commission jointly oragnised with the ECO Roots, an NGO, …
Increasing concretization and loss of greenery have led to a dwindling of the city's butterfly population. But now, a group of schoolchildren, as part of a community initiative, is working to bring the colourful insects back to town. The plan is to place nectar-rich plants like lantanas, which attract butterflies, …
The Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS) has proposed setting up a greenhouse gas observatory at Munnar as part of developing an integrated climate change database and information system in the State. The initiative is part of the estimate Rs. 80-crore scientific study to map the impact of climate change …
If global warming is described as Armageddon, harbour no fear. There's a Green Army being forged in Namma Bangalore. What started as a 13-member endeavour in 2001 to strengthen the physical and mental health of the youth, Green Army has now become a multi-pronged movement to harness the spirit of …
Applications have been invited for the environmental awards given by the State government. The awards will be given under the categories of environmental awareness and education, and environmental protection and management. Educational institutions, individuals or voluntary organisations involved in promotion of awareness, research, protection and management of the environment are …
ITANAGAR: Following the slogan ‘each one, plant one for a green earth,’ the Green Pioneers in collaboration with the State Forest Department organized a tree plantation drive during which hundreds of saplings were planted in and around Donyi–Polo Mission School for Hearing and Visually Impaired at Chimpu here. The ‘green’ …
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is launching a new course — capacity for change — which will be conducted from April 15 to 20. This is a programme offered by the Anil Agarwal Green College, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi. It wishes to enhance the talent …
In an attempt to address the glaring lack of awareness on waste segregation among the public, the State Government has decided to impart lessons right from school level. The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and the Department of State Education, Research and Training (DSERT) will introduce ‘Solid Waste Management’ as …
Lahore—The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has introduced ‘green education program’ for its partner schools to sensitize the students about importance of green environment in schools and homes. This program is aimed to encourage the students’ community to play its role against the environmental degradation. The Chairman Punjab Education Foundation Raja …
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) have joined hands to set up a modern environmental training institute in Alwar, Rajasthan, about 100 km from Delhi. The partnership was announced here on Wednesday by CSE Director-General Sunita Narain and Country Head, …
A Green NGO today announced the setting up of a state-of-the-art Environmental Training Institute in Alwar. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) joined hands with The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) to set up the institute which will offer short and long-term courses on environmental governance for regulators …
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) have joined hands to set up a modern environmental training institute in Alwar, Rajasthan, about 100 km from Delhi. The partnership was announced here on Wednesday by CSE Director-General Sunita Narain and Country Head, …
KOLKATA, 15 OCT: Two cyclists and a tableau covered 1,200 km in 10 days to create awareness about solar energy, rainwater harvesting and other issues related to sustainable development. The rally, entitled “Sabujer Abhijan ~ Pahar Theke Sagar” was organised by Sulekha and Sulekha Solar along with the NGO Freed. …
The World Federation of United Nations Associations (WFUNA) and a Kolkata-based NGO, Education for All, signed a memorandum of understanding on Monday to promote environmental awareness training programmes. According to a release issued by the NGO, the MoU will facilitate strategic partnership and collaboration on WFUNA’s training programmes across the …
