Systemic Alternatives to Unsustainable Development Conference
Systemic Alternatives to Unsustainable Development conference was organised on 27.2.2019 by Finnish Society for Development Research, Siemenpuu, and Univ of Helsinki. Keynote address was given by Ashish Kothari on Towards a Just and Sustainable World and a panel discussion with Finnish researchers/activists. See full video of event at: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/unitube/video/a3cd9117-762c-47e4-b717-71ff9bddbf9d.
An article in Finnish by Teija Laakso from Maailma.net (Finnish Oneworld platform) is at: https://www.maailma.net/uutiset/miten-kestamattomasta-kehityksesta-tehdaan-kestavaa-intialaisen-aktivistin-ashish-kotharin
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Safer, warmer… together!
They are noisy, live in flocks, fly together, are a sight to watch in the sky and are super smart. This Spring look up at the skies to see these chattering chicks.
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A brand new yarn: The return of handloom weaving in Kutch
An article which talks about the changing trends in hand loom weaving of Kutch based on a study begin carried out by Kalpavriksh, Khamir and the Vankar community.
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Story telling session by Sujatha Padmanabhan at The Story Station
Meet author Sujatha Padmanabhan.
A special fun session on her new book – THE POOP STORY followed by a fun activity. She will also speak about her experience living in Leh Ladakh and her stories from there.
Saturday 16th Feb 2019
Age 7-13 Time – 4-5:30 pm Fees – Rs 400/-
PYJAMA STORYTIME
Animal stories with a twist
Age 4-7 Time – 6-7 pm Fees – Rs 200/-
Books on sale too.
Whatsapp 9820229003 to reserve your seats
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Latest Protected Area Update Newsletter, No. 137
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Discover the wonderful world of animal poop…
Read a wonderful review of our Poop Book published in SAEVUS Magazine.
To access the article please click here.
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Call for Submissions: Children’s Books
We are looking to publish fiction and non-fiction books for children. Do send in your manuscripts at the earliest!
Types of books
Illustrated storybooks and non-fiction books for children aged 6 to 14 years
Themes
We are looking for fiction and non-fiction books on the themes of environment, nature, wildlife (especially lesser known species) and community conservation based in India.
Additional Comments
Our main criteria for selection of fiction are that the story should be original and engaging for children, with interesting plots and characters. It shouldn’t be preachy and moralistic. It should have an Indian setting. We value diversity. Natural history information, if any, should be woven in seamlessly. Language and length should be age-appropriate and correlate to the complexity of the story.
Our main criterion for non-fiction is, again, that it should be interesting for children. Information should be presented in creative ways. We are NOT looking for textbook-ish or encyclopaedic books on wildlife.
Our books are usually published under a Creative Commons license.
How to submit
- Please send all manuscripts by email to Sujatha Padmanabhan [email protected]
- Authors may discuss initial ideas with us OR they may submit a complete manuscript. In either case, a decision will only be taken on seeing the final work. Please do not submit previously published work.
- If you plan to write a fresh manuscript specifically for this proposal, we recommend that you send us an outline first. This will help avoid situations where we have to reject a perfectly good manuscript only because we have already published a similar book.
- You may send as many manuscripts as you like.
- Once selected, we will get the illustrations done. However, if you already have illustrations for your book, please submit those as well, for consideration.
- We will take up to three months to review your manuscript. After you have submitted the manuscript to us, we request that you wait till you hear from us OR for a period of three months before submitting it to other publishers, at which time, we would appreciate if you inform us.
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Great Indian Bustard’s fight for survival
The Great Indian Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds. Sadly, it is now on the endangered list as more and more of its habitat is disappearing.
To read more about this magnificent bird, click here.
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This is not the future we want
NITI Aayog’s strategy for 2022 is replete with environmental and livelihood related contradictions.
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Book reading of ‘Saving the Dalai Lama’s Cranes’ and Origami crane making workshop, Kalpavriksh
Join the author Neeraj Vagholikar, who will read from the latest Kalpavriksh storybook for children based in Arunachal Pradesh! Be part of the adventures of a young monk and his friends as they save the home of the black-necked crane…
Try your hand at making origami crane with Anuradha Arjunwadkar. Age group: 10 plus
Date: 5th Jan, 2019
Venue: KVIFF Eco Bazaar, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Sanskrutik Bhavan, Ghole Road, Shivajinagar, Pune
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