Good site on Climate Change

http://climatedebatedaily.com/

Biodiversity Exhibition and Story of Poles

Till Dec 16 Biodiversity Exhibition and Story of Poles, Nehru Science Centre, Worli, 24920482/ 24932667. The earth's temperature is increasing, the climate's changing, the poles are warming, ice caps are melting, ocean levels are threatening to rise and the ozone layer is getting thinner. For those who still think ecologists are just being alarmist, Nehru Centre's exhibitions on biodiversity and the poles should offer some scientific proof. On display are maps, charts and enough statistics about ecological change to make you turn off your air-conditioner. Biodiversity Exhibition until Dec 2. Story of Poles until Dec 16. Daily 10-6pm.

Wildlife Parade

7th Dec 2007, National Centre for Performing Arts, Mumbai.

Every year Sanctuary Asia hosts the Sanctuary ABN-AMRO Wildlife Awards, honouring the people who have dedicated their life to wildlife conservation and have displayed extraordinary courage and determination.

In tune with the awards, and in the spirit of wildlife conservation, Kids for Tigers is organising a 'Wildlife Parade', the purpose of which is to
educate adults about their responsibility towards nature and wildlife.

This Parade is a first step towards protecting what rightfully belongs to every Mumbaikar - The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP).

SGNP, a lovely 103 sq. km. natural forest and the green lung of Mumbai, is rapidly disappearing on account of encroachment and other man-caused disturbances. It provides Mumbai with drinking water and therefore is vital to the existence of Mumbai city. Apart from this, it helps regulate the climate of Mumbai by absorbing excess carbon dioxide.

SGNP is also the birth place of the Mithi River, which is responsible for draining flood waters into the Arabian Sea, thereby reducing the effects of floods during monsoon. However, indiscriminate pollution, encroachment, illegal constructions and dumping of plastic, has choked this river, constricting its flow and increasing the chances of severe floods, such as the one experienced on July 26, 2005.

Through this parade, children will get an opportunity to 'call out to the adults' and urge them to protect the 'natural' foundation of Mumbai city.

KFT invites your school children to stand united at the parade to save Mumbai's dwindling forest cover to mitigate climate change.

For more information contact:
Address: Shetal Shah 146, Pragati Industrial Estate N.M Joshi Marg Lower Parel (E) Mumabi 400011
Tel: 022 23016848 extn 25
Email: mumbai@kidsfortigers.org

http://sanctuaryasia.com/events/index.php

Hewlett-Packard India, Sanctuary and WWF-India Climate Change Photography Contest

Our climate is getting unpredictable and more violent by the minute. Human survival itself is at risk. After years of denial, the countries of the world are now convinced that climate change is a reality. We must act collectively to adapt to the changes that are inevitable, reverse the most dangerous trends, including our penchant for over-loading the earth's atmosphere with carbon. This will need lifestyle changes. It will also need the governments of the world to unite. We can and must win the climate battle or we will perish. This is our "Inconvenient Truth." This is also our "11 th Hour." Hewlett-Packard India, Sanctuary and WWF-India have joined hands to search for images that have the power to shake people out of their stupor, to recognise the reality and inevitability of climate change. We hope to move them to action by showing how the quality of their lives is going to be impacted. We are looking for creative, attention-grabbing, or poignant images that graphically express the reality and impact of climate change on people and the environment. These images will help us fight for climate stability and justice. You are limited only by your imagination. Literally, any image you take is eligible for entry, provided you are able to explain its climate change relevance in between 10 and 25 words. Your subject could be living or non-living, involve man-made or natural environments, depict technology, health, urban or rural life, the economy, the problems or the solutions. The jury will be looking for images that have the ability to grab the attention of people, images that tell a story, and that have the potential to change peoples' lives. First Prize: A TRIP TO SINGAPORE, for two persons, all expenses paid* (two nights, three days), including a visit to the HP Cool Town Innovation Center and a chance for your photograph to be featured on the cover of Sanctuary magazine. Second Prize: HP product and gift hamper worth Rs. 65,000/-. Third Prize: HP product and gift hamper worth Rs. 55,000/-. 200 special mention winners will win a two-year subscription to Sanctuary Asia. Entries close on December 31, 2007. NOTE: *Conditions apply. This contest is open to the public and to employees of Hewlett-Packard-India, Sanctuary and WWF-India. It is mandatory for all participants to send in the completely-filled entry form available on www.sanctuaryasia.com/climatechangecontest and in Sanctuary magazine (October '07). Images may be sent as prints, transparencies, or digital files. For details, write to climatechangecontest@gmail.com   Climate Change Photography Contest, Sanctuary Asia, 146, Pragati Industrial Estate, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 011. (O) 022-23016848/49, Email: climatechangecontest@gmail.com; Website: www.sanctuaryasia.com/climatechangecontest

Save the Tiger Car Rally

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Auto/Automobiles/HMCI_WWF_to_organise_Save_Tiger_classic_car_safari/articleshow/2446229.cms

2 tigers poisoned in Assam

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Villagers_poison_two_tigers_in_Assam/articleshow/2440999.cms

A BIG Step

BIG 92.7 FM organises wildlife preservations & conservation awarness workshop:
http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k7/oct/octrel25.php

Tune in!!