The Integrated Volunteers Network (IVN) is hosting the first ever India Volunteers Awards, #IVAwards on 13th January, 2018. These awards are an appreciation to the exemplary voluntary contributions being made by diversified volunteers of India in building a resilient India. #IVAwards will help in identifying such volunteers of India and connect them to showcase the Voluntary Power of India.
For more information about this event mail at manoj@ivn.org.in
The Mad About Series is an annual event that was initiated in the year 2010 with the flagship event at the Vasant Vihar campus – Mad About Science. The event showcases learnings through the year on a particular theme. In the past, the various themes have been Science, Heritage, Technology, Mathematics and this year, the students are gearing towards MAD ABOUT ENVIRONMENT.
Pioneers in leading the way for environmentally conscious choices, The Shri Ram School is hosting the Mad About Environment event on the Friday, 14th December 2018. This event is the joint efforts of the Shri community – the PTA and the school. Scheduled over the course of a day, the Mad About Environment event aims to create awareness, provide alternatives and pave way for sustainable living which is the need of the hour.
The event promises a take away for anyone attending it, through Speakers Pavilion featuring eminent speakers, Innovations Platform and fun filled hands-on Workshops for all. A captivating photo exhibit space, dazzling performances by students, stalls by NGOs and organizations working in the fields of conscientious environmentalism, an organic farmer’s market and food stalls serving lip-smacking organic food items promise a lively and enriching day for one and all.
This panel discussion was organized on the topic ‘Towards COP24 and Beyond’, on 23rd November 2018 at The Constitution Club, New Delhi.
This subject has acquired topicality in the context of the upcoming Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC and the special report released by the IPCC in the run up to the conference. It’s understandable now that together we need more determined approach towards reduction of CO2 emissions, in order to combat global warming.
The discussion was part of the second edition of the “Earth Dialogue”, a platform that brings together experts from the field of environment, sustainability and climate change to highlight and discuss issues of utmost concern. The previous Earth Dialogue have featured – Mr. C.K. Mishra, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change; Mr. Naveen Khandelwal, Chief Investment & Strategy Officer, Hero Future Energies; and Mr. Sudhir Mishra, noted Environment lawyer.
Eminent experts from the government, academia and think tanks participated in the discussion.
Thanks a lot to Chase India team for inviting me to this event in New Delhi.