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 …
Chandigarh: An inter-college environment fest 2009 on the theme of healthy, clean and green environment was organised by the MCM DAV College for Women on Wednesday. Various colleges of the city participated in this festival and stressed upon preservation of nature. The chief guest on the occasion was Special Secretary …
PTI | New Delhi The Indira Gandhi National Open University has been granted about Rs 2 crore to develop an intensive Diploma Programme in Watershed Management (DWM), the first of its kind in the country. The Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, has sanctioned the fund for carrying …
School is the lastplace most kids would want to spend a Bali holiday but grown-ups will enjoy the lessons at Green School, www.greenschool.org. The Indonesian island's latest attraction is a private international primary and soon-to-be-high school, established to give an education steeped in environmental awareness. To that end, Green School …
Accounting for the existing and potential impact of the changing climate in decision making is rapidly becoming urgent for households and development agencies in vulnerable locations. Such an informed decision making, though desirable, requires in-depth awareness of the issue as well as availability of relevant information. Using cutting edge science …
Environment department forms environment clubs in schools * Department to award certificates and organise training sessions in schools LAHORE: The Environment Protection Department (EPD) has formed environmental clubs in schools to educate students about environment. In this regard, a ceremony will be held at the Central Model School, Ratigan Road, …
Even as experts and activists envelop prominent areas and forums of pro-wildlife arguments, there is still scope to play a part. In one such attempt to help conserve wildlife, Julius, a 13-year-old Bangalore boy has created a website dedicated completely to conservation of environment and wildlife. He is also active …
Special Correspondent CHENNAI: A two-day youth summit on eco revolution was inaugurated at Loyola College on Monday by Jessica Wallack, director, Centre for Development Finance; M. B. Nirmal, founder, Exnora International; and the rector, the principal and the secretary of Loyola College. Nearly 140 students from 13 city colleges signed …
Yogita Sabberwal | New Delhi The latest directive by the Delhi Government on non-usage of plastic bags has come with loose strings. While the notification has clearly come under the pressure from the Delhi High Court order, the mechanism to implement it remains vague. According to sources, the mechanism to …
Mumbai: More than a fortnight ago, a group of 20 young men and women from different parts of the world, embarked upon an unusual journey in three solar plug-in electric Reva cars and an alternatively fueled truck. Their aim: to travel across the country, stopping at unknown villages as well …
HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, JAN 19 Climate Caravan, a group of individuals from across India and around the world, would land in Goa on January 21 to highlight India
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Tulsi Ram on Thursday flagged off a campaign for the conservation of non-renewable sources of energy in Shimla on Thursday. The campaign,
- Green hub will also act as knowledge centre on environment for schoolchildren KUMUD JENAMANI Site of the proposed park in Adityapur. Pix: Bhola Prasad Jamshedpur, Jan. 13: A green hub is all set to enliven the otherwise drab surroundings of Adityapur. The forest department has decided to develop a …
Students of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya of Yanigadale staged a play to create awareness on cleanliness, environmental protection and equality of women 4,at Mahatma Gandhi Boys Government High School of Chintamani, on Tuesday. Headmaster M Ramakrishnappa called upon the students to protect their surrounding environment. He also advised them to participate …
Staff Reporter Chennai: A five-kilometre walk along the Marina beach was organised by the Coast Guard on Sunday to promote awareness of environmental protection. The walkathon is organised every year prior to the Coast Guard Raising Day that falls on February 1. About 2,000 people including Coast Guard, Army, Navy …
Under the Activity-Based Learning programme Honing their skills: Teachers undergoing training under the Activity Based Learning method in Salem recently.
New Delhi: The strategic knowledge mission on climate change is ready and has sent the temperatures soaring by setting off a turf war within the government. The mission report recommending the creation of an inter-ministerial advisory serviced by the science and technology ministry has got a cold reaction from several …
