48c Public.Art.Ecology Festival in Delhi - Last Two Days!
48c Public.Art.Ecology: Public Eco.Art in Delhi City
48c Public.Art.Ecology is a city wide festival wherein some 24 art projects themed on ecology have been installed in some 8 public spaces in the city.
The festival has been on since December 12th and was launched by the Lt. Governor of Delhi at Max Mueller Bhawan.
So far, thousands of citizens have been to the sites, experienced the installations and left their feedback. We’ve literally painted the city pink, and you cannot miss the projects at the below mentioned sites. We have a tree hanging from a crane at Barakhamba, a lighthouse at Kashmere Gate, a raft at Roshanara and a hanging garden at Jantar Mantar..to name a few!
We invite you to make a trip to the sites at Kashmere Gate, Jantar Mantar, Roshanara Bagh, Palika Bazaar/CP, Ramlila Maidan, Chandni Chowk, Barakhamba Road and Mandi House (more…)
Delhi Shouts Loud on Global Day of Climate Action, 6th December 2008
The Global Climate Campaign was mobilized a Global Day of Action on Climate Change on the 6th December 2008, Saturday-to mark the UNFCCC Climate Talks (COP14/MOP4) taking place, this year, in Poznan, Poland.
Delhi and the rest of India witnessed a massive mobilization of youths and other field workers campaigning against the ever-increasing threat of Climate Change.
The rallies and demos were there to mark the Global Day of Action on Climate Change on December 6th 2008.
TERI: Low Carbon Pathways for India
Recently at the fourteenth session of the conference of parties to the Unites Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held at Poznan’ to discuss the future global strategies on CDM, came across a saviour for India’s reputation at the conference after cancellation of the Government of India (GoI) side event. The discussion involved a presentation by Dr. Leena Srivastava, Executive Director. TERI and had dignitaries including Dr. Pachauri on the panel.
Dr. Srivastava put her research and recommendations forth for the Low Carbon Options for India: Challenges and technological options (TERI Report). It takes forward the dialogue on technology sharing forward, rather than just vaguely speaking about the subject, Dr. Srivastava tried to give a basic overview of the options and 
technology needs one should have in mind for India while taking about the same.
The paper gives a comparative review of the renewable energy options, their expenditures and feasibility scenarios in light of four different conditions which are namely: Reference (business as usual), Evolution (improved energy efficiency and GTL and CTL included), Resolution (Prime Minister’s commitment) and Ambition (India takes strict emission reduction targets). The results have been presented in accurate manner though seem somewhat inflated based upon the scenario conditions.But as far as the reaction to the TERI’s projection of the business as usual emissions for India by 2031/32 are considered, they were focussed on the rapidly developing strategies the country has been following and not much disagreement was evident either at the event or otherwise on the proclaimed controversial statement. (more…)
Applications for Delhi IYCN Board NOW OPEN!
In the year 2009 IYCN intends to formalize a number of chapters in various cities, so that the youth of this country get 
an opportunity to voice their opinions and make a real difference to their environment. With this thought, the Delhi IYCN chapter is being formalized and the applications for the Delhi IYCN Board are being announced. The structure of Delhi IYCN is given in the attachment, along with the job descriptions of various posts. If you wish to apply for a post, please send in your completed applications (attached with the mail) by 31th December 2008.
Palash Sen Calls for 350!
HindRock Singer and Youth icon Palash Sen calls for 350, comes in full support of 350.org