August 2018
UPCOMING
EVENTS
LC3 Information Day in Hong Kong
The LC3 Information Day at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology showcased the LC3 Technology Resource Centre, India, that provides state-of-the-art knowledge on LC3. Read More... #resourceefficiencyGet in touch with: Dr Soumen Maity
Stakeholder Consultation on Suhana Safar
DA organised a Stakeholder Consultation on Suhana Safar – a skilling supply chain initiative to explore and influence approaches to benefit truck drivers and helpers' community. Read More... #SDGsGet in touch with: Tanvi Arora
DA promotes SCP in India
The SWITCH-Asia SCP Facility supported by the European Union Delegation to India (EU) and DA, organised a Multi-stakeholder Consultation on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP). Read More... #sustainabilityGet in touch with: Pratibha Caleb
DA Building Tour for RMIT University, Melbourne Students
Budding architects understand the nuances of the use of resource efficient construction techniques demonstrated through the DA building. Read More...
#resourceefficiency
Get in touch with: Srijani Hazra
Literacy Opens New Avenues Towards Livelihood Enhancement
TARAAkshar+ Graduates take a step ahead and imbibe skills of bag making and dairy farming with determination and confidence. Read More...
#SDGs
Get in touch with: Divya Mehrotra
Radio Bundelkhand creates awareness on 'Breastfeeding'
As a part of the World Breastfeeding Week celebrations, Radio Bundelkhand broadcasted a special programme on the significance of breastfeeding. Read More...
#SDGs
Get in touch with: Aarfa Kamaal
PUBLICATIONS
Sustainable Consumption and Production Publications Catalogue
With increasing pressure on natural resources to be growth demands, DA has done extensive research on assessing the situation and identifying solutions for decoupling resource use from economic growth. This catalogue comprises of reports, articles and audio-visuals that aim at spreading awareness among the masses and seek to provide information on possible interventions for sustainable consumption and production practices.
Applying Systems Thinking to achieve SDGs: Capacity Building Module
The capacity building module on Systems Thinking and SDGs is developed under a civic education programme, led by DA, in partnership with IIPA, supported by HBF and GEC. It is a tool to engage with government officials in their understanding on SDGs, sustainable development and complex inter-linkages between social, economic and environmental components of development. The module currently includes - SDG 12 , SDG 13 and SDG 15.
Strengthening Capacities of PRIs in Climate Change Adaptation
Climate change is one of the most serious challenges facing the world today. It becomes imperative to implement policies and strengthen the institutions to deal with its implications. The training module is a reference material for the capacity building of PRI representatives, so that they can support the government in designing policies and schemes pertaining to climate adaptive practices and contribute towards village development.
PERSPECTIVES
Micro-enterprises have the potential to create livelihood opportunities in large numbers. The role they play is instrumental, for each entrepreneur is a potential innovator and agent of change. In this blog, Kanika Vema, emphasises on the importance of initiating change that is systemic in nature and can create a culture of entrepreneurship.
DA IN NEWS
Dr Ashok Khosla conferred with Degree of Doctorate of Law by the SFU, Canada
Dr Ashok Khosla, Chairman, DA, is an internationally renowned pioneer in environmental sustainability, who has developed conceptual frameworks and global systems for promoting a sustainable future that has had profound impacts in India and around the globe. This video features Dr Khosla receiving the degree of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, from the Simon Fraser University, on 14th June, 2018. Click here to watch the video.
Kanika Verma, Programme Director, DA at IRC's WASH Talk Platform
IRC, Netherlands, holds a Podcast series to open up discussions on sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services around the world. In one such WASH Talk Series, Kanika Verma was invited to share her views on selecting the right safe water options and the role of government in supporting the private sector to enable adequate water quality at the point of consumption. Listen to the Podcast here.
DA's article on 'Pico-grid - an Option for Climate Smart Village' in CANSA Magazine
An article on 'Pico-grid an Option for Climate Smart Village: A Case Study from Jhansi', by Gitika Goswami, Programme Director, DA, got published in Climate Action Network South Asia (CANSA) Magazine - Eco-Village Development Practices in South Asia. It talks about how DA came up with the idea of establishment of pico-grid and thereby forming an eco- village or climate smart village. Click here to read the article.
VIDEOS
The film captures DA’s flagship programme - Integrated Village Development aka Hamara Gaon (an etymology that emphasises people’s right to decide their development pathway as informed and empowered communities) targets issues related to the economy, environment and society systemically, as a whole, helping communities realise the benefit of integrated development.
This film highlights the various solutions that DA offers under its Natural Resource Management Programme in the drought prone and climate sensitive region of Bundelkhand in Central India. These eco-solutions are helping in the sustainable management of natural resources for achieving food and livelihood security of the rural communities in the face of change.
Saroja Devi shares her journey of empowerment
TARA Akshar+ is an ICT based Adult Literacy Programme, that uses advanced memory techniques to enable illiterate people to read, write and do simple arithmetic. Being run in more than eight states, it has made about two lakh women functionally literate. This is the success story of Saroja Devi, a TARA Akshar+ graduate, who successfully runs a cosmetic store and a beauty parlour.
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