This document discusses the importance of bees and bee pollination for global food security. It notes that over 30% of global food crops depend on bee pollination and the total economic value of insect pollination is estimated at €153 billion annually. However, the global bee population is declining due to factors like intensive agriculture. The document calls for more recognition and promotion of bee conservation efforts like honey festivals in order to protect this crucial pollinator and food source for billions of people worldwide.
Ecotourism and conservation Report By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Agricultural tourism has the potential to provide economic benefits to rural areas and farmers in Pakistan. It involves visiting working farms and participating in agricultural activities. This helps educate urban youth about rural life and agriculture. It also provides additional income sources for farmers through activities like farm tours, overnight stays, and selling local products. The Agricultural Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan is working to promote this sector by connecting people with rural farms and experiences. Developing agricultural tourism can help diversify rural economies and alleviate poverty.
Dear Reader,
The 14th Issue of DNote Xpress is out!
This edition of DNote Xpress is dedicated to 'Ecotourism – Making India Incredible' keeping in mind the opportunity to promote tourism as an alternate revenue generation activity, aligning with conservation measures in eco sensitive
zones. We, at Fiinovation, take pride in India's rich biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural heritage, and understand that it should not only be protected but
promoted as well.
Grab your copy now!
Ecotourism involves environmentally and socially responsible tourism that benefits local environments and communities economically. It focuses on small scale and low impact activities like trekking that expose visitors to natural areas in a way that conserves resources and respects local cultures. Done properly, ecotourism can contribute to sustainable development by improving living standards for local people through jobs and infrastructure while protecting environments for future generations.
The document summarizes community-based tourism in Donsol, Sorsogon and how it has benefited the local community. It describes how Donsol originally relied on fishing and farming for economic activity with high unemployment. When whale sharks were discovered, there was a risk of overfishing eliminating the population for short term gain. Ecotourism was implemented instead, organizing local associations and facilities. This has generated jobs, revenue, and investments for the community while sustainably protecting the whale sharks through organized tourism activities like whale shark watching and new programs like firefly watching to increase the tourism season.
Cost Effective Ways To Achieving Sustainable Tourism Best Practices Wild Asia
It is easy to assume that only high tech solutions can be applied to achieve sustainability. This may be the case for economies that have very high labour costs and relatively cheap access to technology. In economies where labour costs are low and imported technology is very expensive there are alternative solutions to achieve sustainability and to provide memorable tourism experiences. This presentation will draw on case studies from across the globe and relate the findings that are relevant to the ASEAN region.
This document outlines the many economic benefits of cows and cow dung in India. It discusses how cow dung was once the foundation of the rural Indian economy, providing cheap fertilizer, fuel, building materials, and more. It describes how disrupting the traditional use of cow dung has led to increased costs, loss of soil fertility, disappearance of traditional occupations, and difficulties performing religious rituals. The document advocates returning to the use of cow dung and natural manures rather than chemical fertilizers to solve issues like rising food prices and farmer suicides while protecting the environment.
This document discusses the potential for rural tourism development in the village of Tikarampur, located in Munger district, Bihar, India. It notes that Tikarampur is situated on the banks of the Ganges River and is home to the historic Chandi Asthan temple, which attracts thousands of domestic and foreign pilgrims annually. The document evaluates Tikarampur's connectivity via road and rail and identifies opportunities for wellness, pilgrimage, eco, and river-based tourism development centered around activities like yoga, festivals, boat rides, and viewing endangered Gangetic dolphins. Developing rural tourism could provide economic benefits to Tikarampur's residents and promote the village as a
The document discusses using tourism as a tool for conservation. It outlines initiatives undertaken in East and Northeast India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar to promote conservation through tourism. These include establishing jungle camps near protected areas to involve local communities and create alternative livelihoods. Volunteer programs are discussed that benefit both visitors and local communities economically and through conservation efforts. A foundation launched in Australia to support these initiatives through volunteer members and service providers is also mentioned.
Ecotourism and conservation Report By Allah Dad Khan Mr.Allah Dad Khan
Agricultural tourism has the potential to provide economic benefits to rural areas and farmers in Pakistan. It involves visiting working farms and participating in agricultural activities. This helps educate urban youth about rural life and agriculture. It also provides additional income sources for farmers through activities like farm tours, overnight stays, and selling local products. The Agricultural Tourism Development Corporation of Pakistan is working to promote this sector by connecting people with rural farms and experiences. Developing agricultural tourism can help diversify rural economies and alleviate poverty.
Dear Reader,
The 14th Issue of DNote Xpress is out!
This edition of DNote Xpress is dedicated to 'Ecotourism – Making India Incredible' keeping in mind the opportunity to promote tourism as an alternate revenue generation activity, aligning with conservation measures in eco sensitive
zones. We, at Fiinovation, take pride in India's rich biodiversity, ecosystems and cultural heritage, and understand that it should not only be protected but
promoted as well.
Grab your copy now!
Ecotourism involves environmentally and socially responsible tourism that benefits local environments and communities economically. It focuses on small scale and low impact activities like trekking that expose visitors to natural areas in a way that conserves resources and respects local cultures. Done properly, ecotourism can contribute to sustainable development by improving living standards for local people through jobs and infrastructure while protecting environments for future generations.
The document summarizes community-based tourism in Donsol, Sorsogon and how it has benefited the local community. It describes how Donsol originally relied on fishing and farming for economic activity with high unemployment. When whale sharks were discovered, there was a risk of overfishing eliminating the population for short term gain. Ecotourism was implemented instead, organizing local associations and facilities. This has generated jobs, revenue, and investments for the community while sustainably protecting the whale sharks through organized tourism activities like whale shark watching and new programs like firefly watching to increase the tourism season.
Cost Effective Ways To Achieving Sustainable Tourism Best Practices Wild Asia
It is easy to assume that only high tech solutions can be applied to achieve sustainability. This may be the case for economies that have very high labour costs and relatively cheap access to technology. In economies where labour costs are low and imported technology is very expensive there are alternative solutions to achieve sustainability and to provide memorable tourism experiences. This presentation will draw on case studies from across the globe and relate the findings that are relevant to the ASEAN region.
This document outlines the many economic benefits of cows and cow dung in India. It discusses how cow dung was once the foundation of the rural Indian economy, providing cheap fertilizer, fuel, building materials, and more. It describes how disrupting the traditional use of cow dung has led to increased costs, loss of soil fertility, disappearance of traditional occupations, and difficulties performing religious rituals. The document advocates returning to the use of cow dung and natural manures rather than chemical fertilizers to solve issues like rising food prices and farmer suicides while protecting the environment.
This document discusses the potential for rural tourism development in the village of Tikarampur, located in Munger district, Bihar, India. It notes that Tikarampur is situated on the banks of the Ganges River and is home to the historic Chandi Asthan temple, which attracts thousands of domestic and foreign pilgrims annually. The document evaluates Tikarampur's connectivity via road and rail and identifies opportunities for wellness, pilgrimage, eco, and river-based tourism development centered around activities like yoga, festivals, boat rides, and viewing endangered Gangetic dolphins. Developing rural tourism could provide economic benefits to Tikarampur's residents and promote the village as a
The document discusses using tourism as a tool for conservation. It outlines initiatives undertaken in East and Northeast India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar to promote conservation through tourism. These include establishing jungle camps near protected areas to involve local communities and create alternative livelihoods. Volunteer programs are discussed that benefit both visitors and local communities economically and through conservation efforts. A foundation launched in Australia to support these initiatives through volunteer members and service providers is also mentioned.
The Bishnoi movement was an environmental movement started in the 1700s in Rajasthan, India led by Amrita Devi and Bishnoi villagers. They sacrificed themselves to protect sacred khejri trees from being cut down by the king's soldiers. Over 363 Bishnoi villagers were killed for hugging the trees. The king was informed and stopped the logging, designating the area as protected. The Bishnoi movement laid down 29 principles forbidding harm to trees and animals and inspired later environmental movements like Chipko.
Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves livelihoods. Its key principles are minimizing impacts, raising environmental awareness, and providing benefits like conservation funding and community empowerment. A tourism operation can be considered ecotourism if it meets benchmarks regarding conservation, community support, and environmental interpretation. While Fiji has successful ecotourism examples, not all nature-based or community tourism qualifies, and the term should not be diluted. Operations should adhere to international standards of the three benchmarks to legitimately call themselves ecotourism.
The Om Shri Surabhi Campaign is a 12-year global initiative to promote cow protection and an agrarian Vedic culture. It aims to protect all life, especially cows, through traditional education, sustainable living, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. Short term goals include individuals taking a cow protection pledge, using cow products at home, and temples promoting healthy living. Long term objectives involve governments recognizing cows and adopting more sustainable agricultural practices. The campaign is a joint effort between organizations in multiple countries.
Van Mahotsav is a tree planting festival observed annually in India from July 1-7 to raise awareness of the importance of trees. It was initiated in 1950 by the Union Minister for Agriculture to encourage conservation of forests and tree planting. During the festival, trees are planted in homes, offices, schools, and public lands to provide fuel, increase food resources, create shelter belts, and conserve soil while educating people about preventing global warming and reducing pollution. The main purposes are to increase awareness of and love for trees, help soil conservation, and popularize tree planting for aesthetic, economic, and protective needs.
This document discusses community awareness and crime prevention. It explains that community awareness and safety initiatives require a long-term community building process rather than one-time solutions. When community members work together by identifying local crime types and developing strategies, it can strengthen community spirit and reduce crime. Examples are given of activities to raise community awareness, such as blue ribbon campaigns, involving faith groups and schools, and distributing parenting resources.
Demographic Characteristics Influencing Satisfaction Level of Pilgrims A Case...ijtsrd
Pilgrimage tourism in India is extremely popular. Major sites of pilgrimage dhams like Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Amarnathji, Shri Shiv Khori, Budha Amaranth and temples under Kangra valley Shrines like Jwalaji, Chitpurni, Chamunda Devi have existed in this region.Even though there has been a lot of research in religious tourism and still there is very limited research that identifies the distinctiveness in behaviour among tourists with different demographic factors. The present study attempted to explore the perception of religious tourism behaviour with different sociodemographic backgrounds. The present study was an attempt made to measure the satisfaction level of the pilgrims regarding different services available to them at various shrines and to find out various problems faced by them. But due to resource, time and cost constraints it was not possible to select all the shrines of Northern India, so the three shrines of Northern India namely Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Jwalaji and Shiv Khori has been selected as these three shrines are geographically identical with respect to pilgrimage.The aim of the research was to ascertain the satisfaction level of pilgrims visiting the holy shrines as per their demographic profile. Dr. Meenakshi Gupta | Dr. Vikas Sharma "Demographic Characteristics Influencing Satisfaction Level of Pilgrims: A Case of Northern Shrines" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25239.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/business-economics/25239/demographic-characteristics-influencing-satisfaction-level-of-pilgrims-a-case-of-northern-shrines/dr-meenakshi-gupta
This document provides an overview of ancient India and its history. It begins with a basic chronology of ancient India, noting the emergence of farming settlements along the Indus River around 3000 BCE and the height of the Indus Valley civilization around 2500 BCE. It then discusses the Indus Valley civilization in more detail, describing sites like Mohenjo-Daro. It notes the Aryan invasions around 1500 BCE and how this introduced alien gods and values to India. The document provides context on India's ancient history and civilizations.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the proposed Dhun development project in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It begins with the philosophy and vision of creating a sustainable living environment that considers ecological, individual, community, and systems needs. It then provides context on India, Rajasthan, and the specific location in Jaipur. Site analyses include the land, climate, water features, agriculture history, and surrounding areas. Case studies on sustainable communities, vernacular architecture, contemporary architecture, and water conservation and reuse systems are also presented.
The Paris Climate Change agreement was successful due to strategic partnership between India and France. Key points:
- French President Hollande reached out to many countries before the summit to build consensus. He organized informal meetings with India to address its concerns.
- Hollande's leadership helped secure agreements from rigid EU and US positions. He ensured the final text addressed climate justice priorities of India and other developing nations.
- The launch of the International Solar Alliance by India and France during COP21 was a highlight and advanced their cooperation on clean energy goals.
The document discusses India's monsoon prediction for 2014. It provides the following key details:
- The monsoon rainfall for the country as a whole is predicted to be 93% of the long period average, with a model error of ±4%.
- Region-wise predictions are: 85% of average for Northwest India, 94% for Central India, 93% for South Peninsula, and 99% for Northeast India, all with a model error of ±8%.
- The main highlights are that the monsoon season rainfall is likely to be below normal for the country as a whole and for Northwest India specifically.
This short document does not contain any text to summarize. It only contains the name "Maria Ostheimer" but provides no other context or information. No meaningful summary can be generated from this document as it does not contain any substantive content to summarize.
Last month was busy time for TeamTERRE. A group of seven PhD students from Princeton University, USA spent one week with urban and rural students in Pune and Satara ( State of Maharashtra , India) to launch project on Energy Efficiency college Campuses. Early June on the eve of World Environment Day TERRE launched the Global Union for Sustainability ( GUS) in Asia Pacific. The present issue of NewsleTERRE you will find a brief report on the energy efficiency project , and an overview of the launch of the GUS along with regular features. Do send us your feedback which we would be happy to publish in next issue. Happy reading!
Two years of NewsLeTERRE. Two years of adding meaning sustainable living. Two years of giving back, satisfaction and rejuvenation. Two years of Emergence of ideas of giving back to our TERRE.
United Nations Pipe-Dream : Climate Change and Biodiversity TERRE Policy Centre
The document discusses the need for an international climate agreement and progress made at the 2014 UN Climate Summit. It summarizes that while the Kyoto Protocol failed to meaningfully reduce emissions, many new commitments were made at the summit by countries, cities, and businesses to cut emissions and increase climate financing. However, an overarching international agreement is still needed to coordinate actions and fill remaining gaps to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
Can we write about Earth Day without referring to Climate Change? Most of the International and National organizations would respond negatively.
For a change, our present issue of NewsLeTERRE tries to respond positively. Let us for a CHANGE not talk about Climate CHANGE!
Special issue on World Environment Day 2014.
The world has to raise voice and NOT sea level…but we have also to raise bar of our ambition. Read the special issue World Environment Day -2014
Seeds of actions on Climate Change, Is it now India’s moment? TERRE Policy Centre
The document discusses India seizing the opportunity to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Montreal Protocol. It summarizes the recent agreement between the US and China to work together to phase down HFCs and how this opens the door for significant progress this year. It argues that leadership from India in supporting the HFC agreement would show the largest emitters working together to address climate change and could be viewed as a turning point in climate protection efforts.
Come September. Lined up events for TERRE -Global and Local . TERRE is invited for UN Secretary General's Climate Summit and UNEP's Climate and Clean Air Coalition meetings in New York . But equally important for us is the community dialogue at KAAS plateau-World Natural Heritage. This issue highlights these events and presents interesting articles.
The Bishnoi movement was an environmental movement started in the 1700s in Rajasthan, India led by Amrita Devi and Bishnoi villagers. They sacrificed themselves to protect sacred khejri trees from being cut down by the king's soldiers. Over 363 Bishnoi villagers were killed for hugging the trees. The king was informed and stopped the logging, designating the area as protected. The Bishnoi movement laid down 29 principles forbidding harm to trees and animals and inspired later environmental movements like Chipko.
Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel that conserves the environment and improves livelihoods. Its key principles are minimizing impacts, raising environmental awareness, and providing benefits like conservation funding and community empowerment. A tourism operation can be considered ecotourism if it meets benchmarks regarding conservation, community support, and environmental interpretation. While Fiji has successful ecotourism examples, not all nature-based or community tourism qualifies, and the term should not be diluted. Operations should adhere to international standards of the three benchmarks to legitimately call themselves ecotourism.
The Om Shri Surabhi Campaign is a 12-year global initiative to promote cow protection and an agrarian Vedic culture. It aims to protect all life, especially cows, through traditional education, sustainable living, and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam. Short term goals include individuals taking a cow protection pledge, using cow products at home, and temples promoting healthy living. Long term objectives involve governments recognizing cows and adopting more sustainable agricultural practices. The campaign is a joint effort between organizations in multiple countries.
Van Mahotsav is a tree planting festival observed annually in India from July 1-7 to raise awareness of the importance of trees. It was initiated in 1950 by the Union Minister for Agriculture to encourage conservation of forests and tree planting. During the festival, trees are planted in homes, offices, schools, and public lands to provide fuel, increase food resources, create shelter belts, and conserve soil while educating people about preventing global warming and reducing pollution. The main purposes are to increase awareness of and love for trees, help soil conservation, and popularize tree planting for aesthetic, economic, and protective needs.
This document discusses community awareness and crime prevention. It explains that community awareness and safety initiatives require a long-term community building process rather than one-time solutions. When community members work together by identifying local crime types and developing strategies, it can strengthen community spirit and reduce crime. Examples are given of activities to raise community awareness, such as blue ribbon campaigns, involving faith groups and schools, and distributing parenting resources.
Demographic Characteristics Influencing Satisfaction Level of Pilgrims A Case...ijtsrd
Pilgrimage tourism in India is extremely popular. Major sites of pilgrimage dhams like Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Amarnathji, Shri Shiv Khori, Budha Amaranth and temples under Kangra valley Shrines like Jwalaji, Chitpurni, Chamunda Devi have existed in this region.Even though there has been a lot of research in religious tourism and still there is very limited research that identifies the distinctiveness in behaviour among tourists with different demographic factors. The present study attempted to explore the perception of religious tourism behaviour with different sociodemographic backgrounds. The present study was an attempt made to measure the satisfaction level of the pilgrims regarding different services available to them at various shrines and to find out various problems faced by them. But due to resource, time and cost constraints it was not possible to select all the shrines of Northern India, so the three shrines of Northern India namely Shri Mata Vaishno Devi, Jwalaji and Shiv Khori has been selected as these three shrines are geographically identical with respect to pilgrimage.The aim of the research was to ascertain the satisfaction level of pilgrims visiting the holy shrines as per their demographic profile. Dr. Meenakshi Gupta | Dr. Vikas Sharma "Demographic Characteristics Influencing Satisfaction Level of Pilgrims: A Case of Northern Shrines" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd25239.pdfPaper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/management/business-economics/25239/demographic-characteristics-influencing-satisfaction-level-of-pilgrims-a-case-of-northern-shrines/dr-meenakshi-gupta
This document provides an overview of ancient India and its history. It begins with a basic chronology of ancient India, noting the emergence of farming settlements along the Indus River around 3000 BCE and the height of the Indus Valley civilization around 2500 BCE. It then discusses the Indus Valley civilization in more detail, describing sites like Mohenjo-Daro. It notes the Aryan invasions around 1500 BCE and how this introduced alien gods and values to India. The document provides context on India's ancient history and civilizations.
This document provides an overview and analysis of the proposed Dhun development project in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It begins with the philosophy and vision of creating a sustainable living environment that considers ecological, individual, community, and systems needs. It then provides context on India, Rajasthan, and the specific location in Jaipur. Site analyses include the land, climate, water features, agriculture history, and surrounding areas. Case studies on sustainable communities, vernacular architecture, contemporary architecture, and water conservation and reuse systems are also presented.
The Paris Climate Change agreement was successful due to strategic partnership between India and France. Key points:
- French President Hollande reached out to many countries before the summit to build consensus. He organized informal meetings with India to address its concerns.
- Hollande's leadership helped secure agreements from rigid EU and US positions. He ensured the final text addressed climate justice priorities of India and other developing nations.
- The launch of the International Solar Alliance by India and France during COP21 was a highlight and advanced their cooperation on clean energy goals.
The document discusses India's monsoon prediction for 2014. It provides the following key details:
- The monsoon rainfall for the country as a whole is predicted to be 93% of the long period average, with a model error of ±4%.
- Region-wise predictions are: 85% of average for Northwest India, 94% for Central India, 93% for South Peninsula, and 99% for Northeast India, all with a model error of ±8%.
- The main highlights are that the monsoon season rainfall is likely to be below normal for the country as a whole and for Northwest India specifically.
This short document does not contain any text to summarize. It only contains the name "Maria Ostheimer" but provides no other context or information. No meaningful summary can be generated from this document as it does not contain any substantive content to summarize.
Last month was busy time for TeamTERRE. A group of seven PhD students from Princeton University, USA spent one week with urban and rural students in Pune and Satara ( State of Maharashtra , India) to launch project on Energy Efficiency college Campuses. Early June on the eve of World Environment Day TERRE launched the Global Union for Sustainability ( GUS) in Asia Pacific. The present issue of NewsleTERRE you will find a brief report on the energy efficiency project , and an overview of the launch of the GUS along with regular features. Do send us your feedback which we would be happy to publish in next issue. Happy reading!
Two years of NewsLeTERRE. Two years of adding meaning sustainable living. Two years of giving back, satisfaction and rejuvenation. Two years of Emergence of ideas of giving back to our TERRE.
United Nations Pipe-Dream : Climate Change and Biodiversity TERRE Policy Centre
The document discusses the need for an international climate agreement and progress made at the 2014 UN Climate Summit. It summarizes that while the Kyoto Protocol failed to meaningfully reduce emissions, many new commitments were made at the summit by countries, cities, and businesses to cut emissions and increase climate financing. However, an overarching international agreement is still needed to coordinate actions and fill remaining gaps to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
Can we write about Earth Day without referring to Climate Change? Most of the International and National organizations would respond negatively.
For a change, our present issue of NewsLeTERRE tries to respond positively. Let us for a CHANGE not talk about Climate CHANGE!
Special issue on World Environment Day 2014.
The world has to raise voice and NOT sea level…but we have also to raise bar of our ambition. Read the special issue World Environment Day -2014
Seeds of actions on Climate Change, Is it now India’s moment? TERRE Policy Centre
The document discusses India seizing the opportunity to phase down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the Montreal Protocol. It summarizes the recent agreement between the US and China to work together to phase down HFCs and how this opens the door for significant progress this year. It argues that leadership from India in supporting the HFC agreement would show the largest emitters working together to address climate change and could be viewed as a turning point in climate protection efforts.
Come September. Lined up events for TERRE -Global and Local . TERRE is invited for UN Secretary General's Climate Summit and UNEP's Climate and Clean Air Coalition meetings in New York . But equally important for us is the community dialogue at KAAS plateau-World Natural Heritage. This issue highlights these events and presents interesting articles.
The document summarizes the following:
1) TERRE Policy Centre launched the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Young Scientist fellowship, with registrations beginning on November 14th and ending on February 15th, 2016.
2) The Chairman discusses the dilemma facing the 196 countries gathering in Paris for the climate summit, which must decide on a new climate treaty and limits to keep global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.
3) TERRE Policy Centre held events discussing Kalidasa's poem Meghadoota, including talks on the narrative style and depiction of nature, as well as recitations of the poem.
What billionaires and banks of the world think about investing in Renewable energy in 2014 ? Would United Nations' convening power catalyse investments in sustainable energy? What more interventions are needed by the government and civil society at Kaas plateau-World Natural Heritage-in Maharashtra ? Is Nuclear energy a 'Renewable' and green source of energy?
Read the latest issue of NewsLeTERRE to get possible answers along with some latest news .
Happy reading to get energized!
Sikkim is a small Indian state located in the Himalayas. It is known for its natural beauty and organic farming practices. The TERRE Policy Centre organized a study tour for farmers from Satara to learn about Sikkim's successful organic farming techniques. Over 74,300 acres in Sikkim are used for organic farming of crops like cardamom, turmeric, ginger, potatoes and vegetables. Sikkim's chief minister started the organic farming movement in 2003 and by 2015, Sikkim became India's first entirely organic state. The state's disciplined people and strict enforcement of organic laws helped achieve this goal.
This document discusses saving water on Holi and World Water Day. It encourages celebrating Holi without wasting water and thanks donors who provided water tankers to water scarce regions in India. It emphasizes the importance of conserving water and having a waterless Holi.
Wildlife conservation in India is important because India is home to a high percentage of the world's biodiversity. However, human activities like exploitation of land and forests have led to the extinction of many species. Conservation efforts aim to preserve threatened species and their habitats through protected areas like tiger reserves and by raising awareness of the importance of wildlife. Community involvement is key to promoting tolerance for wildlife and sustainable practices.
Forest Food and Ecology Festival, December 2014forestfoods
The document summarizes a Forest Foods and Ecology Festival held in New Delhi from December 12-14, 2014. Over 375 people from 23 forest dependent communities across 13 Indian states participated, bringing over 1200 varieties of uncultivated forest foods. The festival began with a day-long national conference on forest foods highlighting their importance for food security and the need to protect forest habitats. Community representatives discussed challenges to their culture and forests. The festival celebrated India's rich bio-cultural heritage of wild foods consumed by indigenous peoples and the importance of forest foods and cultures.
Ecotourism, a fusion of "ecology" and "tourism," represents a transformative approach to travel that places sustainability, conservation, and responsible exploration at its core. In a world where the allure of travel continues to grow, ecotourism stands out as a beacon of hope for our planet's fragile ecosystems. This eco-conscious form of tourism is not merely about sightseeing; it's a philosophy that seeks to protect and preserve the natural environment while providing enriching experiences for travelers. Ecotourism invites individuals to immerse themselves in pristine landscapes, observe wildlife in their natural habitats, and engage with local communities to foster both environmental and socio-economic well-being. As the global call for environmental stewardship and sustainable practices grows louder, ecotourism emerges as a sustainable and responsible alternative that not only satisfies wanderlust but also promotes the conservation of our planet's diverse ecosystems. In this exploration of ecotourism, we delve into its principles, features and its role in shaping a more sustainable future for both travelers and the environment.
The document introduces Amrut Krushi, an organic farming method that aims to increase yields higher than chemical farming while using lower costs and being more sustainable. It highlights problems with chemical farming such as high costs for farmers, water pollution, health effects from pesticides and herbicides, loss of topsoil, high water requirements, threats to biodiversity, and lack of sustainability. Amrut Krushi uses scientific methods to maximize yields within an area based on sunlight and reduces water needs by increasing soil organic carbon, requiring no external inputs through recycling farming byproducts.
This document discusses wildlife conservation in India. It notes that India is home to significant biodiversity and many threatened species. National parks and wildlife sanctuaries aim to preserve this wildlife, while the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and Project Tiger provide legal protections. However, habitat loss and fragmentation from human activities like deforestation, grazing, and infrastructure development threaten Indian wildlife. Increased awareness and community involvement are important for effective long-term conservation.
The document discusses how land use changes can affect turbidity levels in receiving waters. Agricultural activities like crop production and cattle operations can increase nonpoint pollution and contaminate nearby water through surface runoff and erosion. Areas with annual crops and minimal vegetation cover, such as recently tilled fields in spring, tend to have higher turbidity due to increased runoff and erosion. Wetlands, while effective at removing bacteria, can also increase turbidity by acting as biofilters. Turbidity levels are negatively correlated with forested areas but positively correlated with annual crop coverage and urban land use.
This document summarizes India's biodiversity and efforts toward conservation. It notes that India contains 8% of the world's species, including over 81,000 species of fauna and 47,000 species of flora. Many species are endangered or critically endangered due to habitat loss, agricultural expansion, and development projects. The document outlines classifications of threatened species and discusses laws and programs aimed at conservation, including the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 and Project Tiger. Community involvement in conservation through nature worship and forest management programs is also addressed.
This document discusses ecotourism in India. It defines ecotourism as tourism that involves visiting natural areas to support conservation efforts while minimizing human impact. The document outlines the importance of ecotourism for biodiversity and the environment. It provides tips for becoming an ecotourist, such as preparing before visiting an area, avoiding disturbing wildlife, and following principles of minimal impact. Finally, it recommends several destinations in India for ecotourism, including Valparai in Tamil Nadu, Chatru and Chandratal Lake in Himachal Pradesh, the Seven Sister States of Northeast India, and Bisle Rainforest in the Western Ghats.
This document discusses environmental protection and living sustainably with nature. It profiles three inspiring individuals - Jadav Payeng, known as the Forest Man of India, who single-handedly planted a forest that now covers 550 acres of land; Saalumarada Thimmakka, known as the Tree Mother of India, who planted over 8,000 trees with her husband along roadsides; and discusses how cities can better coexist with nature through biophilic design, urban biodiversity, and habitat-sensitive development that includes space for wildlife.
Rachel Platten's album "Wildfire" experiments with different styles of pop, country, R&B, and includes collaborations. Throughout the album, Platten draws on various genres she was influenced by to find her musical identity. The album maintains an upbeat, catchy pop feel through choruses on each song.
This document provides an introduction to the Andhra Pradesh Biodiversity Field Guide published by the Andhra Pradesh State Biodiversity Board and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). It was created to help identify and document biodiversity in Andhra Pradesh, which contains over 2,800 plant and 5,757 animal species across diverse ecosystems like forests, grasslands, wetlands and agricultural areas. The guide is intended to raise awareness about biodiversity conservation and assist in preparing People's Biodiversity Registers at the local level as mandated by India's Biological Diversity Act of 2002.
Scope and importance of environmental studieskanhaSahu5
The document provides an overview of environmental studies, including its scope, importance, multidisciplinary nature, and key institutions and figures involved in the field in India. It notes that environmental studies examines the interrelationships between organisms and their surrounding environment. It also discusses the need for public awareness of environmental issues and some suggested activities for further engagement.
NATURAL VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
To maintain ecological balance of nature and maintain food chain and nature cycles.
It has economic value. Many wild plants provide useful substances like timber, paper , gums etc. And they also have wide applications in Ayurveda and other branches of medicine Wild animals products are tusk, ivory ,leather, honey etc
Most important contribution of wild life for human progress is availability of
Large gene pool for the scientists to carry breeding programmes in agriculture, animal husbandry and fishery
Wild life provides a esthetic value to man.
Wildlife of a country is its cultural asset
ENVIRNMETAL PROTECTION MORAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN INDIAJobi Mathai
Environmental ethics deals with issues related to the equitable distribution of resources between individuals today and future generations, as well as other living creatures. It considers questions around sustainable usage of resources and the rights of poorer individuals and groups who have limited access to resources. Key principles that arose from discussions of these issues emphasize that environmental destruction largely benefits the rich at the cost of the poor, calls for more sustainable development and conservation of natural resources, and recognizes the interdependence between human and natural communities.
This document discusses the importance of preserving indigenous wisdom and traditions in Southeast Asia. It notes that rapid modernization and globalization have threatened many indigenous communities and their knowledge. However, indigenous peoples have valuable lessons to teach about sustainability, agriculture, and viewing nature as integral to human life. The UN aims to promote indigenous peoples and their knowledge. Some examples of indigenous wisdom in Southeast Asia include viewing forests as essential homes tied to ancestry, and prioritizing compromise and consensus to resolve conflicts. Efforts are needed to perpetuate indigenous traditions and pass them to new generations.
The document discusses forest and wildlife resources in India. It provides information on different types of forests in India, causes of deforestation, importance of forests for wildlife, biodiversity in India, classification of species, and the need for conservation of forest and wildlife resources. It outlines the various types of forests in India including reserved forests, protected forests, and unclassed forests. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement and traditional practices for conservation.
Biodiversity -edex situ and in situ conservationDilip Gavande
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Dear Reader,
NewsLeTERRE brings to you another cool breeze of freshness in this vexing summer. This time, the coolth comes to from:
1. Chairman's message: "Giving back- this time to our soil"
2. Celebration of most important day to us: "TERRE team celebrated THE WORLD EARTH DAY"
3. Newest quest of ours: "Sahyadri Forts with Their Outstanding Universal Values Could be in UNESCO World Natural Heritage Sites"
4. Rendezvous with Mr. Anil Khaire: "Urban wildlife"
5. 45 cities in 45 days: "The Earth Day Network"
6. Launch of e-journal on Climate and Sustainable energy.
7. Building on success of the Montreal Protocol -TERRE and IGSD at Bangkok's UNO office.
Hi Everyone!
In this presentation you will get to know more about forest and wildlife. This basically covers what is a forest? What is a Wildlife? How we can conserve it? And many more things
Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms on Earth. This document discusses biodiversity in India, including definitions, types of species, values of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity, and methods of conservation. It notes that there are an estimated 8 million species worldwide but only 1.4 million have been identified so far. Key threats include habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflicts. Conservation methods discussed include the creation of biosphere reserves, national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and ex-situ conservation programs like botanical gardens and zoos.
TERRE News Letter: Visit of Waseda University member of Smart Campus Cloud ...TERRE Policy Centre
TERRE Policy Centre is implementing a million tree plantation program in Dolvi and Karav, Maharashtra with funding from JSW Steel Limited. The project aims to plant over 28,000 trees involving local communities who help with digging pits and clearing areas. So far over 100 community members have benefited from job opportunities. A total of 39 hectares of land was allocated, of which 10 hectares have been cleared and 3,000 pits dug. Representatives from Waseda University, Japan visited TERRE and discussed heat pumps and natural refrigeration applications in India.
News Letter August 2017. Smart Campus Cloud Network.
Everything we consume for the rest of the year is stolen from the future. Earth Overshoot Day has to be taken seriously!!
This document discusses various environmental initiatives in India. It mentions the Earth Care Award initiative by JSW and Times of India that recognizes locally evolved climate-friendly practices. It also discusses TERRE Policy Centre appealing interested entities to participate. It provides information on plantation activities with TATA Motors and Persistent Foundations. It includes the question of the month, last month's quiz winner, and information on the TERRE Olympiad online quiz competition.
News LeTTERE July 2017 tells the story of Endangered Sea Turtles . 6 out of 7 are threatened. 1 out of 1000 reach adulthood. Climate change is the cause
The document discusses the role of women in environmental protection according to ancient Indian literature. It notes that women were historically more connected to nature and the environment was often portrayed using feminine terms. It argues that modern women and men have become more detached from the environment and materialistic. To protect the environment, it is important to educate society, especially women who can teach their families sustainable practices from a young age.
This newsletter issue from TERRE Policy Centre provides updates on their activities in January 2017. It includes summaries of events they held like tree planting initiatives, educational training programs, and a green olympiad online quiz competition for students. It also previews upcoming events. Ministers and organization leaders contribute articles on topics like sustainable development and climate change. The newsletter aims to spread environmental awareness.
The document summarizes the issue of marine plastic pollution and its effects. It describes how a turtle was found dead on the beach with plastic in its body, illustrating how plastic harms ocean life. It then discusses the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a large area of accumulated ocean plastic debris, and how 80% of its waste comes from North America and Asia. Marine animals often mistake plastic for food, which can kill them through starvation or ruptured organs if ingested. Hundreds of thousands of sea creatures die each year due to plastic pollution and entanglement. The document emphasizes the need for humans to reduce plastic use to protect ocean life.
The document summarizes changes to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) over the past 40 years. It discusses how the UNEP Governing Council was established in 1972 with 58 member countries, but was upgraded in 2012 to become the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) with universal membership of all 193 UN member states. The first UNEA session took place in 2014. While it is too early to fully judge the impact of this change, the sixth Global Environment Outlook released at UNEA-2 set an alarming tone about accelerating environmental degradation worldwide.
This newsletter summarizes activities from the TERRE Policy Centre in India related to environmental protection and sustainability. It discusses (1) a green olympiad quiz for students launched on Teacher's Day, (2) the adoption of new UN global sustainability goals to replace the Millennium Development Goals, and (3) an international youth conference on sustainable livelihoods hosted by TERRE Policy Centre featuring presentations on topics like smart cities and waste management. It also mentions other events organized by TERRE including distributing smokeless cookstoves on World Ozone Day and a corporate social responsibility tree planting initiative with TATA motors.
News and announcements on
1.Stockholm Water Prize
2. A journalist can never be an activist.’ session of Rendezvous.
3. Green Olympiad, A great chance for the school, college students to be the green ambassador.
4. Earth Care Award, September 2015
5. TERRE Education Kit for the teachers across Maharashtra, India
6. Details about TERRE Youth Conference 2015, news of plantation programme of the month. , Quiz to rock and roll your brains, Number of the month, Global environmental news....
Shanti Tekam, a woman from a remote village in Madhya Pradesh, received an award on behalf of her community for their efforts in saving forests. She and another villager received the 6th JSW-Times of India Earth Care Award in the 'community' category for working to save green cover through community participation and helping thousands adopt sustainable livelihood practices. The awards ceremony honored various entities that have demonstrated excellence in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Prakash Javadekar, the Union Environment Minister, praised the efforts of community groups in environmental conservation and promised support for such initiatives.
This newsletter issue provides a tribute to former Indian President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam who recently passed away. It discusses his vision and achievements in science and inspiring millions of people. It also announces the upcoming Earth Care Award ceremony in New Delhi to recognize environmental conservation initiatives. Additionally, it reports on a book launch and teacher training program on environment education in Maharashtra and a talk given by a mountaineer about his experiences during the Nepal earthquake.
With the splash of the monsoon in the June 2015, we are spreading cool and fresh breeze with this month’s newsleTERRE. This issue ( attached) showers you with:
• A Forest of Memories, ( Smritivan in Marathi) an ambitious mission in Urban Forestry, launched by Mr. Prakash Javadekar, Central Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
• ‘Flooded June: But all was not bad’, Chairman's message.
• International Day of Yoga - the global way to be fit mentally and also physically to deal with Climate Change .
Along with World Blood Donor Day, Inforgraphics , mind shaking Quiz, cartoon that will make you reflect.
Get wet with all the reading!
Summer of 2015 needs refreshingly cool air. Hope this issue brings you some cool thoughts and fresh feeling. Read in this issue of NewsLeTERRE (attached):
1. Suresh Prabhu, Central Minister for Indian Raiways, seems to remind us that that he was also Minister of Environment in previous Government- Green Rail Budget.
2. Slow Cooling in the world of Fast Food- Discussion with MIT, USA. Chairman's message
3. Earth Care Awards -ECA 2015 - Amazing response and evaluation
4. An uncomfortable relationship-Economics and Environment, Rendezvous
5. From Posh Hotel Oberoi in New Delhi to dusty villages of Western Ghats of India- World Water Day'15
6. Holy Holi without bonfire and with Smritivan
7. Launch of TERRE YuCon e-Journal
8. Thirsty Facts on Water -World Water Day −2015
Also, do not miss: Quiz to rock and roll your brains, Number of the month, Global environmental news.... And do write us your feedback.
Ecology used to be ingrained in Indian culture and governance, but it has faded from priorities in recent decades, leading to major ecological challenges. India faces issues like air pollution, water scarcity, and food insecurity that stem from environmental degradation. However, sustainable development is possible through policies promoting resource efficiency, renewable energy, reducing pollution and waste. Regional cooperation on sustainable resource management could also help address issues like malnutrition.
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Threats to mobile devices are more prevalent and increasing in scope and complexity. Users of mobile devices desire to take full advantage of the features
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Wir erklären Ihnen, wie Sie häufige Konfigurationsprobleme lösen können, die dazu führen können, dass mehr Benutzer gezählt werden als nötig, und wie Sie überflüssige oder ungenutzte Konten identifizieren und entfernen können, um Geld zu sparen. Es gibt auch einige Ansätze, die zu unnötigen Ausgaben führen können, z. B. wenn ein Personendokument anstelle eines Mail-Ins für geteilte Mailboxen verwendet wird. Wir zeigen Ihnen solche Fälle und deren Lösungen. Und natürlich erklären wir Ihnen das neue Lizenzmodell.
Nehmen Sie an diesem Webinar teil, bei dem HCL-Ambassador Marc Thomas und Gastredner Franz Walder Ihnen diese neue Welt näherbringen. Es vermittelt Ihnen die Tools und das Know-how, um den Überblick zu bewahren. Sie werden in der Lage sein, Ihre Kosten durch eine optimierte Domino-Konfiguration zu reduzieren und auch in Zukunft gering zu halten.
Diese Themen werden behandelt
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- Wie funktionieren CCB- und CCX-Lizenzen wirklich?
- Verstehen des DLAU-Tools und wie man es am besten nutzt
- Tipps für häufige Problembereiche, wie z. B. Team-Postfächer, Funktions-/Testbenutzer usw.
- Praxisbeispiele und Best Practices zum sofortigen Umsetzen
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The introduction of DLAU and the CCB & CCX licensing model caused quite a stir in the HCL community. As a Notes and Domino customer, you may have faced challenges with unexpected user counts and license costs. You probably have questions on how this new licensing approach works and how to benefit from it. Most importantly, you likely have budget constraints and want to save money where possible. Don’t worry, we can help with all of this!
We’ll show you how to fix common misconfigurations that cause higher-than-expected user counts, and how to identify accounts which you can deactivate to save money. There are also frequent patterns that can cause unnecessary cost, like using a person document instead of a mail-in for shared mailboxes. We’ll provide examples and solutions for those as well. And naturally we’ll explain the new licensing model.
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- Tips for common problem areas, like team mailboxes, functional/test users, etc
- Practical examples and best practices to implement right away
1. percent of all plants or plant products
eaten by humans are directly or
indirectly dependent on bee
pollination. Globally, 264 crop species
have been identified as being
dependent or partially dependent on
pollination. Pollination improves
yields and therefore the availability of
food, as a general rule, this makes food
moreaffordable.Cannes, a city in South of France, is
More than 50 percent of theknown for the star studded International
world's oilseeds such as cotton, rape,Film Festival. Recently I was there,
sunflower, coconut, groundnut and oiltaking stroll on the sea side and around
palm are related to the pollination bythe Palais des Festivals' where we see
bees. Weonly knowthevalueof honeyevery year a filmy gala of glamour and
collectedby bees. Butthevalue of bee-bounty of beauty from all over the
pollination is estimated to be 50 to 100world. The smell of French perfumes
times the value of honey dependingblend withsensuoussmileof celebrities.
on thetypeof crop.Not far from Cannes, more
According to the report ofinspiring annual event takes place, called
UNEP lead The Economics of'Festival of Honey'. Nearly 4500 of the
Ecosystems and Biodiversitybeekeepers from 'Provence'- South East
(TEEB) report (2010), the totalcorner of France participate for 'honey-
economic value of insect pollinationtasting' sessions, workshops on best
globally is estimated to be €153practices in beekeeping, for conducting
Billion, this equates to 9.5% ofdemonstrations on what bees can do and
agricultural production. The globalfor competitions in beehive
stock of domesticated honeybees isconstructions. Filled with a smell of
growing slower than agriculturallavender and thym amalgams, honey-
demand for pollination. And thebased recipes of well - known chefs from
global stock of the film andSouth of France who gather there to
entertainment industry is growingshow their culinary creations are
fasterthan thedemand fromsociety.worthwhile. Worker-bees, queen-bees
and beekeepers galore like stars in Palais Alas, we cannot entertain
desFestivals. ourselves with empty stomach. We
need International Festival of Bees allMedia does not take note of festival
overtheworld!of honey, which in fact promotes respect
and gratitude for the honeybees that help
in feeding 7.2 billion people on this
globe. Countries like India and China, do
not emulate such festivals to promote
the values and essential existence of bees
that not only are connoisseurs of
colorful flowers but also pollinate them
to build the base for the food security in
theworld.
As per Food and Agriculture
Organization (FAO), more than 30
M r . S u m i t
Kumar, a Prime
Minister's Rural
D e v e l o p m e n t
(PMRD) Fellow is
doing extraordinary
work in Saranda
forest, Jharkhand.
He is doing an inspiring work in the
most difficult and poor area of
India, by linking people's
aspirations to the existing
development schemes and
promoting social entrepreneurship
tohelp themimprovetheirlife.
As a native of Jhakhand, also
known as land of forest, Sumit has
always found himself close to
nature and part of it. His
experience of working in Saranda
forest (once Eastern Regional
Bureau headquarters of the CPI
Maoist) located in West Singhbhum
district of Jharkhand further
augmented his interest towards
nature and communities dependent
on it.
Sumit is associated with the
district administration of West
Singhbhum as Prime Minister's
Rural Development Fellow under
t h e M i n i s t r y o f R u r a l
Development. Working in this area
has turned out to be a great learning
experienceand challenging forhim.
PMRD Fellowship is an
initiative of the Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD) where in
the focus is to reduce poverty and
improve the lives of people in rural
India. Ministr y of Rural
Development aims to develop a
cadre of committed and competent
development leaders and
facilitators, who are available as a
resource for rural development
overthelong term.
Sumit is working closely with
the District Collector in the
backward and remote parts to
improve programme delivery and
interact with marginalized sections,
with the aim to reduce the
NEWSLETERRE
Issue 5
may 2014
Festival of Cannes: with difference
- Rajendra Shende
Chairman TERRE,
former Director UNEP
Continued on page 2...
SPOTLIGHT
Mr. Sumit Kumar
Chairman Message
2. - Dr. Vinitaa Apte
President, TERRE
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he most important feature
of ancient Indian culture is
Tthat it does not
regard village as different
and away from 'Vana' (forest)
because it considers entire
space as forest and villages
and settlements are only its
part. 'Vana' does not mean
only the expanses of trees
but, supposed to contain
villages, fields, orchards,
deserts, ponds etc. and
therefore regarded as all
pervasive. Since habitation is
but a small part of these vast
expenses every law of nature
has to be strictly respected
and observed over and
above the individual or
economic considerations. The cultivable
land is not more important than the
existence of gardens, groves and
orchards. Only by maintaining the
proper balance the village community
can survive with its fuel needs, pasture
lands, wood for multifarious purposes,
medical care and healthy environment.
That is why a different set of trees than
'Panchavati' is advocated for the village
developmental and governance deficits
which is one of the main reasons for
thespreadof naxalism.
As a PMRD Fellow Sumit is
fulfilling twin objectives, one is
providing short term catalytic support
to the district administration in remote
areas of the districts to improve
programme delivery like Mahatma
Gandhi National Rural Guarantee,
Indira Awas Yojana, etc and second is
long term approach of empowering
the tribal about Forest Rights Act and
RighttoInformation Act.
Sumit was associated with TERRE
before his selection as PMRD Fellow.
He keeps close contact with TERRE
on hisprogresson fellowship.
Sumit's efforts were appreciated in
a national newspaper few days back.
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Editorial: Forest as habitat
community as a whole. The tree thus
mentioned are those which provide
wood for the fuel, building houses,
implements, food for animals,
ingredients for medicines, fruits or
supplement for food etc. It was a
considered opinion that to judge the
wealth and health of a village,
community or society one should look
at its surroundings. If the
surroundings have proper balance and
flourishment of forest, groves,
orchards, ponds, pasture lands only
then it can be concluded that particular
village or society is rich. By destroying
this balance for rapid economic gain
one can show immediate prosperity in
terms of material wealth but
ultimatelytheyaredoomed.
At one place it has been said that it
is no use giving birth to sons who are
deficient in Dharma, than planting a
tree on roadside because it can at least
provide shade, flowers, fruits and
wood to a common man. A tree is like
ten sons and endows one with as much
'Punya'(heavenlydeed).
This deep and vast knowledge
about plants also extended to medical
uses and details of about four hundred
thousand varieties of herbs. Modern
science recognizes and makes use of
just a few hundred trees. Traditionally
encyclopedias of plants and trees
found in different parts of the country
and their different names in various
regions, the peculiarities of particular
trees and plants in particular region
with detailed description for easy
recognitionhavebeenprepared.
In fact, man is forbidden
from exploiting nature. He is
taught to live in harmony with
nature and recognize that
divinity prevails in all elements,
including plants and animals.
The Bhagavad Gita advises us
not to try to change the
environment, improve it, or
wrestle with it. If it seems
hostile at times tolerate it.
Ecology is an inherent part of a
spiritual world view in
Hinduism.
Earliest reference to
'Aranyak' are found in the
'Veda's the earliest sacred books of
Hindus. There is rich treasury of
'Aranyaka's and 'Upnishda's forming
part of four 'Vedas'. These two
categories are called such since they
were composed in the forests many
centuries back by seers and hermits.
They contain the real quest for
knowledge (Gyan) and action (Karma).
Forests were the places where
discourses' took place for the benefit of
the citizens. Most of the Indian
scriptures were first delivered as
discourses. When we look at the ancient
Indian classical literature and a long and
rich tradition of discourses contained in
the sacred books the common feature
of them all is being attached to 'Aranya'
or forest. These composers use to stay
away from the centers of civilization or
the seats, sometimes in secluded places,
sometimes in 'Ashrams' (forest abode
of hermits).
The impact of this 'Aranya' based
on culture and civilization is so deep
rooted in the Indian psyche that even in
modern India when Gandhi decided to
challenge the might of British
colonialism, he well versed himself in
'Aranyak' tradition and established his
'Ashram' (Abode) in a lonely place far
away from the centers of power and
lived there like a seer or saint as in old
days. The deep roots of this 'Aranya'
culturein the Indian people immediately
arouseda senseof confidence.
Aranya: The land of no war
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Like every year 22nd April 2014 was
celebrated as World Earth Day. Was 2014
just another year? This year's theme was
'Green Cities'. Would it remain just a
theme? Policy Governance to support
this theme can make this year's Earth
Daymoremeaningful.
There is popular belief that
'Sustainable development' means a
return to some sort of pre-industrial
lifestyle. However, it is about getting
a better quality of life, not worse, by
efficiently deploying resources. The key
is to use technology, and not to shun it,
by ensuring optimum resource
efficiency to help us achieve
sustainable development. “The current
global development trajectory is
undermining the environmental
preconditions for human flourishing
and failing to address adequately the
urgent development needs of the
world's poor. Sustainable development
is above all a governance challenge.
It is about reforming institutions and
social practices to ensure a more
environmentally sound and equitable
development trajectory.”(1)
To begin with, to move towards
sustainability, novel accountability
mechanisms are needed that
would include mandatory
transparent disclosure
of accessible,
comprehensible
Effective policy governance can herald sustainability
and comparable data about
government and corporate
sustainability performance. All
departments of the government and
corporates should make public the
annual reports on progress to
m a i n s t r e a m s u s t a i n a b l e
development through policy
and operations. In case of
energy production and use, India
h a s s h o w n l e a d e r s h i p b y
institutionalizing the programmes
designed by Bureau of Energy
Efficiency (BEE) on energy star rating
of home appliances and sectoral
industry wise 'Perform, Achieve and
Trade' (PAT) scheme are good
examples of policy governance for
sustainability.
In the sector of nature
conser vation and ecological
restoration, sustainable policy
governance needs to be promoted
from the grassroots. At rural level,
the current participatory
methodology used and the principle
of paying communities for not
engaging in deforestation does not
promote grassroots ownership.
Under conservation unit programme
which seems effective, the
families have no
legal ownership
on the land they
occupy; they
can be registered as being granted
the right by the government to live
there and be rewarded tax free
income for voluntary tendering.
Similar efforts have helped in
permanent conservation of 5000
hectares and an average annual
conservation of 6000 hectares in
Finland.
Sustainable Procurement by the
government can lead by example by
buying more sustainable and efficient
products and engaging with its
suppliers to reduce the impacts of
supply chains. United Nations has
provided overall guidelines and UK
government is updating 'Government
Buying Standards' to set minimum
mandatory specifications for
government buyers and promoting
higher voluntary best practice
standards in production processes, is
a notable example.
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Source: Environmental Paper
Network, 2007. State of the
Paper Industry.
Making copy paper from
100% recycled content
fiber instead of 100%
virgin forest fibers reduces
total energy consumption
by 44%, net greenhouse
gas emissions by 38%,
particulate emissions by
41%, wastewater by 50%,
solid waste by 49% and
wood use by 100%.
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World bioenergy technical potential in 2050
G o ve r n a n c e t o a c h i e ve
sustainability holds great significance
for India as it can help to build
capacity and create new green jobs
and ultimately achieve inclusive and
green growth.
Studies indicate that global
bioenergy use is approximately 10
percent of the global energy mix, with
a growth rate of 1.3 percent per year.
Future projections for the supply of
bioenergy are shown in the figure. The
analysis is based on four scenarios for
environmental targets, based on
technical potentials that differ
depending on agricultural efficiency,
production systems, technology and
water supplies. The scenarios span a
Effective policy governance
can herald sustainability
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'Governance for Sustainable
Development: Meeting the Challenge Ahead',
PRI Project, Canada (March 2009)
Forest Biodiversity Programme METSO
20082016, Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry, Finland
Mainstreaming SustainableDevelopment
the Government's vision and what this means in
practice', Department for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs, Government of UK (February
2011)
wide range of global bioenergy
potentials, and experts argue that the
high-end projections play down
technical constraints such as available
land or realistic yields. It seems the
potential of bioenergy crops is at the
lower end of the range and is associated
with integrated optimisation.
Researchers say that future capacities of
bioenergy, and biofuels in particular, lie
in residues from agriculture and
forestry.
- Amol Ghorpade
Project Leader, TERRE
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video
The Edible City: Watch an animation that shows how to turn a conventional
community into an edible city. Learn how to transform unproductive spaces into agricultural
landscapesthathelp fightobesityand reducefood deserts.
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Earth Day 2014: changing
attitude to climate change
is urgent, says Ban Ki-
moon
How a small African
recycling project tackles a
mountainous rubbish
problem
Sherpas End the Everest
Climbing Season in Nepal
Scientists probe Earth's last
warm phase
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Scientists now have a fuller
picture of what happened at
the poles during the last warm
phase on Earth. Known as the
Eemian, this time period
extended from roughly
129,000 years ago to about
116,000 years before present.
Http://www.bbc.com/news/science-
environment-27110880
One week after the deadliest
day ever on Mount Everest,
the climbing season on the
Nepali side of the mountain
is over. Sherpas, clients, and
guides are packing up and...
http://news.nationalgeographic.co.in/
news/2014/04/140425-mount-
everest-climbing-sherpas-avalanche/
Waste and resources in the
UK has now evolved into a
mature industry – employing
thousands, turning over
billions of pounds..
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeands
tyle/2014/may/01/small-african-
recycling-project-tackling-mountainous-
rubbish-problem
Changing our attitude to
climate change is vital to
protecting the planet for the
future, Ban Ki-moon has said
to mark the 44th Earth Day.
Http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/e
arthnews/10779788/Earth-Day-
2014-changing-attitude-to-climate-
change-is-urgent-says-Ban-Ki-
moon.html
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