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Corporate lobbies are much stronger than the simple arithmetic of climate scientists
Date : 4th May 2012
US economist Jeffrey SachJeff Sachs Director of the Earth Institute and professor of sustainable development at Columbia University in the US warned that "nice projects" around the world involving renewable power or energy efficiency would not be enough to stave off the catastrophic effects of global warming – a wholesale change and overhaul of the world's energy
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Mexico becomes first developing country to pass legislation on climate change

Date : 25th April 2012
Mexico becomes first developing country to pass legislation on climate changeIn what can be called as one of the boldest steps ever taken by the developing countries on climate change, Mexico passed the law that makes the CO2 emission reduction and targets of renewable energy mandatory. India was one of the first countries to make National Plan on Climate Change in 2008. Mexico has gone further to make legislation to implement its own plan.
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Vinita Apte - President
Personal Information
Vinita is communication expert and manages the network activities with the governments, private sector and other NGOs. Presently she is executing the communication projects in the large private sectors in India and in UNEP. She has conducted numerous training and awareness events in the schools and for the teachers on the environmental protection. She has expertise in capacity building.
A graduate of Pune University, Vinita has worked as TV animator, cultural coordinator and creative writer. She participated and presented papers on CSR and role Social media in national and international seminars organized by UN in Bangkok, Paris, Langkawi ( Malaysia), Cairo and Bali.
She was presented with an award for the on the 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol for innovative implementation of public awareness for the environmental protection. She has actively launched number of initiatives under the Safe Planet Campaigns of United Nations in Geneva.
Status : Married
Nationality : Indian
Date of Birth : 16/07/1962
E - Mail : apvi@mail.com
Telephone : + 91- 9822091537
Address : 7, Hemdatta Apartments, 38 Mrutyunjay Colony Kothrud, Pune - 411029
Education
B.Com ( Accounts and Auditing )
1977 - 1982 : From Pune University, Pune Maharashtra.
Professional experience
  • 1984 - 2009 : Bank of Maharashtra, Pune
  • 2004 - till date : Consultant UNEP Ozon Action
Core Competence
  • Worked as TV Coordinator, Creative Writer, Social Media Expert.
  • Participated and presented paper on CSR in International Seminar organized by UNEP Ozon Action in Bangkok.
  • Participated and presented paper on E Forum in the International Workshop at Langkavi, Malasia.
  • Participated and presented Paper in 4th International workshop on CSR, organized by CEE in Ahmedabad.
Professional Achievements
Awarded on the 20th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol for public awareness for innovation and implementation. Created the Social media platform for Ozon Action.
Additional Activities
Travelled extensively in all over the world for cultural events .
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