Proposal for dissemination and distribution of Environmental Status Report (ESR) of Mumbai for 2013-14 prepared by Environment Department of Municipal Corporation of Mumbai. The workshops will be organised by Ekonnect in partnership with BMC and Mumbai First.

1. Environmental Status Report (ESR) of
Mumbai City: Public Dissemination &
Discussion Workshops
Municipal Corporation
of Greater Mumbai

2. Environmental Status Report
(ESR) of Mumbai City
Mumbai’s air more polluted, but water gets cleaner
Data accessed from the BMC’s yet to be released
environment status report (ESR) for 2013-14 shows
that pollutant levels in the air have gone up in a few
areas, but the percentage of water samples found
contaminated have reduced to 11 this year from 20
last year.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Mumbais-air-more-polluted-
but-water-gets-cleaner/articleshow/40817305.cms

3. Waste:
Solid Waste,
E-Waste,
BMW,
C&D
Water:
Contamination,
Loss,
Access,
Groundwater
Air:
Pollution,
SPM,
Toxins
Environmental Issues &
Challenges of Mumbai City
Land:
Scarce,
Contaminated,
Toxins
Biodiversity:
Loss,
Decline,
Heat Island,
Climate
Energy & Carbon:
Loss,
Fossil Fuel,
Climate Change

4. Waste:
3Rs
Recycling
Segregation
Safe disposal
Resource
Water:
Treatment
Recycling
Harvesting
Filtration
Management
Air:
Conservative
Clean energy
Reduce
PUC
Trees
Land:
Reduce
Clean
Safe disposal
Litter free
Restore
Solutions to Environmental
Issues & Challenges
Biodiversity:
Protect
Conserve
Save
Grow
Nurture
Energy & Carbon:
Conserve
Public transport
Save
Reduce
Reuse

5. • Produced at local level and addresses the local issues.
• Key role in mainstreaming environment into policy making.
• Helps align local actions with global issues.
• Published for citizens to get educated about the environment.
• Can increase the awareness levels of the citizens in turn
increasing their participation.
• Provides input into urban infrastructure projects of the city.
• Can help rating and carrying of assessment of environmental
impact of projects.
Advantage & Need of ESRs

6. Background
Evaluation of ESRs of Cities in Maharashtra for Maharashtra Pollution Control
Board – Work done by Environmental Management Centre LLP
• ESRs have a role to play in aligning developmental policies with environment
• An indicator based framework was developed to this effect following
international practices with adaption to Indian cities
• Developed a Microsoft Excel TM Model for the comparison
• Framework was applied to ESRs of various cities in Maharashtra
• Observation and experience of this application led to specific recommendations.
• Provided strategies to strengthen the quality and use of ESRs for action planning
• Prepared model ESRs and provided guidance on how to prepare ESRs as well as
way ahead
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT:
http://mpcb.gov.in/images/pdf/Evaluation_of_ESRs.pdf

7. Workshops for
Dissemination & Discussion
of Environmental Status
Report (ESR) of Mumbai City
among Stakeholders
1. Present
2. Inform
3. Discuss
4. Disseminate
5. Educate
6. Empower
7. Change

8. North
South
East
West
Four Workshops across
Mumbai City covering North,
South, East & West

9. Plan for the Workshops
Schedule
• Four workshops across Mumbai: covering the North, South, East & West
• Two hours per workshop either 10am to 12pm or 3:30pm to 5:30pm on
Saturday
Agenda
• 930am Registrations
• 10am Welcome by Mumbai First
• 1010am Setting the stage by Ekonnect
• 1020am Presenting the ESR by the Municipal Corporation (MCGM)
• 11am Panel Discussion 3 Speakers moderated by Ekonnect: Eminent speakers
with moderator to spark the discussion on the ESR and capture audience
reactions
• 1150am Proposed Mobile App to support ESR – ThoughtWorks and Ekonnect
• 12:00 Closing remarks by Mumbai First
• 12pm Refreshments and Tour the Interaction Zone
Venues
BNHS Hall in Fort, Mahim Nature Park in Dharavi, Rachna Sansad in Prabhadevi, NMIMS
Hall in Vile Parle, or any others suggested by partners.
Additional Activity: Interaction Zone
Carbon Footprint Calculation Kiosk, Eco-Mapping/Comments on A0 Size Maps, CD of
ESR for Distribution & Climate Change Communication Toolkit (CCRT) CD Distribution

10. Municipal Corporation
of Greater Mumbai
Partner:
• Sponsor the
workshops
• Present the ESR
• Support the
concept
Knowledge
Partner:
• Concept &
Knowledge
Support
• Moderate Panel
Discussion &
Report on Each
Workshop
We are exploring partnership with ThoughtWorks for Mobile App development
Proposed Roles of Partnering
Organisations
Networking Partner:
• Speaker for the
Panel
• Connect & confirm
with Media
• Connect for the
Venue
Partner
Partners (Media)
• Media Partner
for Coverage &
Dissemination
Roles can be discussed and
mutually agreed upon

11. Promotional Campaign for
the Workshops
• Sponsorship from Corporate: PR & Communication
• Partnership with Media for Coverage
• Social & Professional Media Campaign
• Print Promotion: Posters, Bookmarks
• Online Promotion: Websites & Digital Media
• Team Meetings & Follow up

12. Advisory
Board
Training &
E-Learning
2000+
Members
on the
Website
Awards,
Internships
& Finishing
Schools
Community
Programs
Seminars,
Workshops,
Yatras
Pan India
network
of
Associates
Knowledge
Networks
like Geen
Purchasing
Network of
India
Environmental Management Centre EMC
is an Environmental Management
Consultancy based in Mumbai that
supports Ekonnect
Visit www.emcentre.com
Team @
About Ekonnect: How we
work

13. Sustainability Awareness for
Corporates
Training for Institutional
Capacity Building
Interns Campaigns
Sustainability Workshops for
Corporates
Ekohub Campaigns for
Communities
Knowledge Partnerships for
Seminars
Internships for students & young
professionals
Training of trainers and faculty at
Institutions
Career counseling for students &
young professionals
E-Learning: Environmental
Management
Events
Institutions
Corporates Partnerships
Online
Courses
Seminar
Training
Programs
About Ekonnect: Past
Projects

14. Our goal is to increase awareness and offer education
& training on the challenges and solutions in
sustainability
E-learning Courses Training Programs Awareness Programs
Research & Knowledge Institutional Capacity Careers & Jobs

15. Ekonnect Knowledge Foundation
C29, Royal Industrial Estate, 2nd Floor,
Naigaon Cross Road, Wadala(W)
Mumbai - 400031
T : +9122 40049210/11/12/13
W: www.ekonnect.net Contact : Sonal Alvares
sonal.alvares@ekonnect.net