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 …
Now colleges will have to teach the subject of environment science through e-learning. Since the University Grants Commission has not created any new posts for the teachers of environment science, many colleges do not have enough teachers to teach this compulsory subject. To solve this problem, the higher education department …
Aranya Suraksha Samity, a non-government nature-based organisation, has demanded setting up of a university of environment studies in Assam. The organisation submitted a memorandum to chief minister Tarun Gogoi and also sent copies to forest minister Rockybul Hussain and health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on World Environment Day. It said …
The city dwellers now have a toll free number ~ 033-23359088 ~ through which they can lodge their complaint about environmental laws being violated, announced the state environment minister, Mr Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar, at the celebration of World Environment Day organised by the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) at …
It was 6am and the people were up to keep their tryst with the environment. Scores of people from all walks of life had gathered at India Gate on Sunday to participate in the walkathon organized by the ministry of environment on World Environment Day. Participants from as far afield …
KOLKATA, 15 MAY: A first-of-its-kind course in the country on renewable energy has been initiated in the city by a collaboration of Indira Gandhi National Open University (Ignou) and the Queensland Government of Australia. Arka Community College will start its first batch on 1 January 2012 with 25 students for …
Supreme Court has directed Ministry of Environment to take action against environmental polluters, but a pressure group within the industrial sector has been effective in blocking the actions over the last two years. This was stated by Secretary, Ministry of Environment and Alternate Energy, Government of Sindh, Mir Hussain Ali, …
A beaver and a drop of water are “heroes” in a new comic strip that recounts their adventures in protecting the environment. To be published once a week in Honduran newspapers from May, the strip aims at raising environmental awareness among children. It is part of a project developed by …
Worldwide environmental management and conservation has become vital today more than ever before, but the knowledge about this relatively new area among relevant sectors in the country is much less than what is really necessary, Institute of Environment Professionals Sri Lanka (IEPSL) Council Member Prof Udith Jayasinghe told Daily News …
Green cause steps out of class - Eco Network in schools back after 4 years, but more real Jamshedpur, April 19: Students of private English medium schools in the steel city will now have to step outside classrooms for a green cause. After a gap of four years, Eco Network, …
Based on results, schools will be offered free advice on water management and cost cutting. CHENNAI: In an effort to promote judicious use of water in educational institutions, the Rain Centre will soon conduct a water audit in several schools across the city. The centre plans to cover 30 schools …
Environment education in many schools across the country has moved beyond bookish knowledge and is helping shape bright, young green crusaders. As many as 60 of the nation
AHMEDABAD: Chief minister Narendra Modi's recently released book on climate change 'Convenient Action - Gujarat's Response to Challenges of Climate Change' will be a reference book for Gujarat University students. The book will be used by students of first-year arts, commerce and science faculty as part of the environmental science …
ITANAGAR, Feb 6: The All Arunachal Youth Association (AAYA) has conducted a tree plantation and awareness campaign against hunting, fishing and deforestation at Yazali in Lower Subansiri on February 5 last. Deputy Commissioner Nila Mohanan, attending as the chief guest, emphasized on sustainable development and protection of the environment. DFO …
The Madhya Pradesh Eco-Tourism Development Board organised one-day eco camps in all the districts with the coordination of the Forest Department, the School Education Department and Bhopal Birds organisation. Every camp was attended by 50 students. At the camps, students were introduced to nature through bird-watching, natural trail, environmental knowledge …
Today's youth can only arise well-equipped, with the will to be genuine environmentalists after investigational, out-of classroom and student-directed programs which make for hallmarks of effective environmental education programs Elsie Gabriel Developing environmental literacy of our country plays a significant role in forming a culture where sustainable practices are pursued. …
The Coimbatore Corporation and Centre for Environment Education (CEE), Coimbatore, on Wednesday organised a rally to create awareness on solid waste management. Mayor R. Venkatachalam flagged off the rally in the presence of Deputy Mayor N. Karthik, councillors and officials. Around 400 Corporation school students marched from the Coimbatore Corporation's …
A day-long seminar on leadership for Climate Change is being organized for political leaders, policy makers, media, NGOs, academicians, intelligentsia and stakeholders at Mokokchung on January 20. Official sources here today said the seminar is organized by the Eastern Himalayan Decentralised Resource Centre (EHRDC) of Lead India and is being …
Delhi-based CMS Environment and CEPT University are jointly organizing a panel discussion on 'Confronting Climate Change: Towards Carbon Neutral Indian Cities' on Wednesday at CEPT University auditorium from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Ahmedabad Municipal commissioner IP Gautam is one of the speakers, who will talk about climate change initiatives …
