Climate change will lead to bumpier flights caused by increased mid-air turbulence, according to an analysis by scientists of the impact of global warming on weather systems over the next four decades. The increasing air turbulence results from the impact of climate change on the jet streams, the fast, mile-wide winds that whistle round the planet at the same altitude as airliners.
The A special program on the backdrop of World Water Day !
Pune, 22nd March 2013, On the eve of World Water Day, environmental journalists, renowned stage and TV artists and water-activists of the city shared a platform to engage in the dialogue that was replete with passionate debate and penetrating observations. TERRE Policy Centre organized this event attended by numerous experts.
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Kaas Report Card
Sustainable Development of the Local Community
 Within a space of less than one year, a small and symbolic progress made by the local community around Kaas Plateau –one of the 39 sites in the Western Ghats of India that is inscribed by UNESCO as World Natural Heritage- goes on to support the doctrine that Heritage sites can be leveraged for the sustainable development of the local communities.
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E-leadership conference at INSEAD Fontainbleau, France
The E-leadership conference is being organized by INSEAD and EU. Rajendra Shende , Chairman has been invited to participate at the event, on 5th Feb 2013. |
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Environment Flim Festival in Male, Maldives
The Environment Film Festival 2013, was successfully conducted between 26th and 31st January 2013.
The festival was organised by TERRE, in Male, in association with Indian Embassy and Ministry of Environment and Housing.
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National Conference on Recent Trends in Botany
The conference, organised by Rayat Shikshan Sanstha's Yashwantrao Chavhan Institute of Science (Satara) took place on 18th and 19th January 2013.Dr. Rajendra Shende delivered the Keynote Address on Ecosystem and Sustainable Development. Eminent Speakers from institutions like University of Delhi, NCL Pune, University of Agricultural Sciences Bangaluru, Ruia College Mumbai also shared their thoughts on various topics at the conference. |
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Geography of Change: Contemporary Issues in Development, Environment and Society
A two day International Conference was organised by K.G. Joshi College of Arts and N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce, Thane on Geography of Change.
The discussions and sessions dealt with Challenges, Recent Strategies, Alternatives in the field of Development, Environment and Society.
Date: 11th and 12th January 2013
Venue: Thorle Bajirao Peshawe Sabhagruha, Thane College Campus, Maharashtra, India
- Dr. Rajendra Shende (Chairman, TERRE) was the guest of Honour and delivered the inaugural address and released the book 'Valuation of Ecosystem' on 11th January 2013.
- Mrs. Vinitaa Apte (President, TERRE) participated as panelist in the discussion on 'Creative Energies' on 12th January 2013.
Visit the host website for more on the conference
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"Ecosystems and Sustainable development" at annual event for Non-Resident Indians (NRI) - Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas (PBD) in Kochi, Kerala, India (8-10 Dec 2013)
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated each year by Ministry of External Affairs, since 2003. This year the event was held in Kochi, Kerala. Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the event.
A special issue was released on the occassion, which includes Dr. Shende's article - Back to Nature...
Dr. Shende was also a part of the event.
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Save the Western Ghats 2012
Save the Western Ghats Conclave was organised by AERF from 30th Nov to 2nd Dec 2012 at Mahabaleshwar (India). TERRE was a part of the conference to support the cause of sustainability of Western Ghats.The conference saw participation from the entire Western Ghats belt including the states of Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Apart from the engaging discussions, the local food festival was a highlight. Vinitaa Apte (President, TERRE) facilitated the valedictory session at the conclave. |
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World Forum Lille
World Forum Lille was started in 2007 to advance the Responsible Economy through showcasing best practices adopted by corporations (whether SMEs or large groups) that exercise their activities responsibly, anywhere in the world, while setting the stage to promote their example.In 5 years, conferences, workshops and seminars at WFL have seen more than 18,000 participants. Third Industrial Revolution: Constructing Positive Buildings
The discussion on Third Industrial Revolution was moderated by Dr. Rajendra Shende, Chairman TERRE. Economic transformations are driven by convergence of new communication technology with new energy systems. Amalgamation of internet technology with renewable energy will give rise to the Third Industrial Revolution. This concept was introduced by Jeremy Rifkin, a renowned American economist.Date :15th November 2012
Time : 11:30 - 13:30 hrs
Venue :Palais Convention Center, Lille, France Diwali Lunch at WFL
Organized and moderated by TERRE, in partnership with WFL, the event served as a platform for discussion about CSR activities in India. |
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Convention on Biological Diversity
Convention on Biological Diversity was conceived as a result of global concern over loss of biodiversity. With participation from 193 countries, CBD is a comprehensive global agreement.India is hosted the 11th Conference of Parties for CBD, in Hyderabad from 1st-19th October 2012. The event saw participation from over 8000 delegates from all over the world. TERRE Policy Centre was an active participant at various events. http://cbdcop11india.in/home.html "Press Release - Bio rights : Innovative mechanism for Resource Mobilization." BIORIGHTS OF COMMONS FOR CONSERVATION OF BIODIVERSITY
The event was organised by TERRE Policy Centre which facilitated discussion on the innovative financing mechanism of Bio-rights, which aims at dealing with poverty alleviation and environmental conservation at the same time. The idea is to provide financial assistance, to locals, for utilizing natural resources in a sustainable manner. This would provide them an opportunity to earn a livelihood without having a negative impact on the environment.Date :18th October 2012
Time : 18:15 - 19:45
Venue : Side Event Room 2 - HITEX 1 - Ground Level WORLD NATURAL HERITAGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT:
Among the 188 World Natural Heritage Sites declared by the UN, the Western Ghats can be considered as the hottest of the hot spots for biodiversity. Sites like these are also important from the point of view of sustainable development, with the help of local communities. Locals can play a pivotal role in preserving, conserving and developing these sites and bringing about grass-root sustainability.
The event was moderated by TERRE, where the case of Western Ghats was presented.CASE OF WESTERN GHATS IN INDIA Date :19th October 2012
Time : 13:15 - 14:45
Venue : Side Event Room 3 - HITEX 1 - Ground Level
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The new field guide 'Flowers of Kas' was released by Rajendra Shende (Former Director of UNEP/Chairman, TERRE Policy Center) Kas is a hot spot of natural beauty situated 25 km west of Satara off Mumbai- Bangalore highway. The spectacle of flowering plants at Kas Plateau has earned this location the prestige of World Natural Heritage from UNESCO. If western ghats in India is a hot spot for biodiversity in the world then Kas Plateau is certainly the hottest spot in western ghats. View more details : Click Here Articale in Times of India : Click Here |
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Kirloskar Vasundhara International Environmental Film Festival Kas Key Note address by Rajendra Shende, Chairman TERRE Policy Centre in the concluding session of the Kirloskar Vasundhara International Environmental Film Festival was delivered in Sangali, 200 Kms from Pune on 2nd Sept 2012. |
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Community Dialogue with the villagers at Kirloskar Wadi Community Dialogue with the villagers at Kirloskar Wadi, a township established by visionary industrialist-Kirloskar-in the rural area of the Western Maharashtra was conducted on 3rd Sept 2012. Local heads of the villages (Sarapanch and their teams) presented their schemes and initiatives and discussed the environmental and sustainability issues with Mr. Shende. |
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Valedictory speech by Rajendra Shende at Kirloskar-Vasundhara film fest which concludes on 26th August The fourth 'Kirloskar Vasundhara International Film Festival' in Jalgaon, Maharashtra concluded on August 26, 2012 and was attended by around 10,000 people. The event was organized by Anubhooti School, School of Environment, Rotary Club of Jalgaon (East) and Indian Institute of Architects.
The concluding event included a seminar on 'World heritage: Success story of Western Ghats and possibilities in Satpuda'. Rajendra Shende delivered a speech on the occasion.
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World Natural Heritage in Western Ghats From Inscription to Action S. M. Joshi Hall, Pune 16th August 2012 6 pm to 7.30 pm |
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 Environment through my LenseNasik, 9th August 2012, Rajendra Shende, Chariman TERRE Policy Centre inugurated the International Photo-Exhibitionon of the selected entries for the competition titled 'Environment through my Lense' in City of Nasik (Maharashtra) about 200 KMs from Mumbai. It was organized as part of Kirloskar-Vasundhara International Film Festival . More than 8000 entries were received from all over the world from which the best 125 were exhibited along with Award Winning photos. While inuagurating the exhibition, Mr. Shende said, "Visual art like photographs have the power of communicating not only messages on environmental protection but also invoke the actions to address the problem. Today, when 60% of the world's natural resources are degraded irriversably, we need such action oriented communication". |
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 Restoration of Kamandalu : a rivuletDate 29th April at Rahimatpur, Maharashtra, India A Thousand hands worked together to restore the rivulet called Kamandalu on 29th April in Rahimatpur, Maharashtra, India. This unified efforts supported by TERRE Policy Centre and Media group of Sakal News papers resulted in cleaning the whole patch of rivulet within a day. This marked the begining of the restoration of the water body. Polluted water bodies is a problem faced by almost every village and town in India, not to mention cities |
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| Trevolution Day Date 28th April 2012. Time 6.30 pm. Pune Rajendra Shende, Chairman, TERRE Policy Centre was the chief guest at the Annual Event organised by Tree Public Foundation, Pune. The organisation is engaged in plnating thousanfs of trees in Pune City. Theme : Environment, Modern Architecture & Industry. ("Responsibility", "respect" and "sustainability" towards Greener Pune City.) See More : "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6Dr-VSdGOs" |
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| "Save Kaas Save our Heritage. Consultative Dialogue with stakeholders including local farmers and local government for preserving Kaas Plateau on the Western Ghat of India. Kaas Plateau is natutre's wonder of annual nature festival of 'Wild Flower Blossom'. The concept of sustainable tourism was discussed to ensure that, along with preservation, the local community should be benefitted for their well being and their future development. Date: 1st April 2012, Venue Satara City." | |
| "Chairman of TERRE Policy centre visited Japan on invitation for initiating the collaboration with Japan Government, Industry and NGOs in the area of energy and food security. He held the discussion in Tokyo, Osaka, Akashi, Chiba and Shiga prefecture. Date : 7th April to 17th April 2012. " | |
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| TERRE organised an MS PowerPoint slideshow state level competition for all the schools in Maharashtra. The theme of the competition was "Safe to Sustain: Environmental Practices" | |
| International JSW foundation organised a Environmental quiz competition for the Bombay Municipal school students on the occassion of Childrens day. TERRE Policy Centre was the knowledge partner for the event. | |
| International Ozone Day events in Pune and Mumbai | |
| World Environment Day 2011 | |
| Asia Media Summit 2011 | |
| Publication of Special Issue on Water 22nd April 2011 | |
| Earth Day | |
| Global Reporing | |
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| Film Festival : Safe Planet Film Festival Pune | |
| Banquet Dinner and Launch of Books at MOP 22 Bangkok | |
| Film Festival Maldives | |
| World Water Day 22nd March |
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