Sustainable Mountain Development Summit – 21-22 May, Nainital (Uttarakhand), IndianewsA Sustainable Mountain Development Summit organized by the Indian Mountain Initiative (IMI) was held on 21 and 22 May in Nainital (Uttarakhand), India. The summit covered issues related to hydropower, climate change adaptation, rural tourism and community forestry. Mrs. Margaret Alva, Governor of Uttarakhand State in India pointed out that...
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Seminar on Water Security and Climate Change: Challenges and Strategies (4-6 November 2011, Guru Nanak dev University, Amritsar)newsEnsuring fresh and pure water to every individual is a significant tool of empowerment for the poor and vulnerable society of the globe. However, inadequate knowledge of policy and regulatory framework and its poor implementation, combined with a non-transparent and non participatory water management process is proving to be the...
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International World Water Day 2011 - 22 March 2011news22 March is the International World Water Day (WWD). Following a decision of the General Assembly in 1993, WWD is held annually on this day as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The theme of this year...
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Women at the Center of Climate-friendly Approaches to Agriculture and Water – New IATP PapernewsA new paper from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP) on women’s contribution to climate-friendly approaches to agriculture and water is now online. The author Shiney Varghese examined proven agricultural practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen resilience to climate change through the case study of the...
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Third issue of International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme’s Global Change magazinenewsThe third issue of International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme's (IGBP) Global Change magazine is out now. Articles in this issue focus on a range of topics, including the UN's Global Sustainability Panel, South American palaeoclimate, Geoengineering and Ocean Acidification. The regulars include news from the IGBP and global-change communities. The magazine is...
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Women’s Water Fund Call for Applications – visit/study in Denmark 30 April – 15 May 2011newsThe Women’s Water Fund, an initiative of the DHI (Danish Hydraulic Institute) Group initially funded by the “King Hassan II Great World Water Prize”, invites women from developing countries in Africa, Asia or Latin America to apply for a short capacity building visit from 30 April to 15 May 2011,...
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