Monthly Archives: May 2013

Protecting wasteland can save many species of animals

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In May this year, Conservation India, a non-profit organization that aims to enable conservation action, took up the campaign to save the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). One year ago, Kedar Gore, had a similar campaign on change.org to ‘Save the Indian Bustard Campaign’, but it was restricted to the Kutch area of Gujarat.

A scientific paper ‘Running out of time? The great Indian bustard Ardeotis nigriceps—status, viability, and conservation strategies’ dated in 2010 stated the number left behind was 300-350. Experts now say that number has further dwindled to just 200.

Read more: http://forbesindia.com/blog/economy-policy/protecting-wasteland-can-save-many-species-of-animals/#ixzz2UsZRlfUx

How protecting Great Indian Bustard can save other endangered species

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In May this year, Conservation India, a non-profit organization that aims to enable conservation action, took up the campaign to save the Great Indian Bustard (GIB). One year ago, Kedar Gore, had a similar campaign on change.org to ‘Save the Indian Bustard Campaign’, but it was restricted to the Kutch area of Gujarat.

A scientific paper ‘Running out of time? The great Indian bustard Ardeotis nigriceps-status, viability, and conservation strategies’ dated in 2010 stated the number left behind was 300-350. Experts now say that number has further dwindled to just 200.

Read more: http://www.firstpost.com/blogs/how-protecting-great-indian-bustard-can-save-other-endangere-species-831435.html

Sindh’s migratory birds

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As Pakistani media was busy giving immense coverage to the elections held on May 11, the feature broadcast later talks about the declining species near Sindh’s coastal areas due to declining mangroves and extreme weather conditions…..

http://climatechange.panossouthasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/MIGARATORY-BIRD-DAY-FINAL.mp3

(Produced by Desiree Francis for Hot FM Radio Network, Pakistan)

Green cause: Here’s a spot-fixing that will actually work

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Two days ago, a local group in Bangalore had a reason to celebrate. They had 112 spot fixes in 56 days. Hold on now, there’s no need to get angry for this is the kind of spot fixing. Most residents in urban concrete jungles whole heartedly welcome it.

These spot fixes refer to places in the city that needed urgent attention because they were either littered or creating a nuisance for people in the area. Bangalore has had and still continues to have huge issues with garbage, and in one way, these spot fixes clean up common dumping areas.

Read more: http://www.firstpost.com/blogs/green-cause-heres-a-spot-fixing-that-will-actually-work-828143.html

The Sri Lankan Monsoon, Better Prepared Than Sorry – Inter Press News Service

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After suffering flash-flooding and ensuing damages, Sri Lanka is now taking at least some measures to meet   the challenges thrown up by an erratic Monsoon. Experts say, it is just as well and more needs to be done. My report for IPS – http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/05/the-sri-lankan-monsoon-better-prepared-than-sorry/

Spot fixing you can bet on

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Two days ago, a local group in Bangalore had reason to celebrate. They had 112 spot fixes in 56 days. Hold on now, there’s no need to get angry for this is the kind of spot fixing. Most residents in urban concrete jungles whole heartedly welcome it.

These spot fixes refer to places in the city that needed urgent attention because they were either littered or creating a nuisance for people in the area. Bangalore has had and still continues to have huge issues with garbage, and in one way, these spot fixes clean up common dumping areas.

Read more: http://forbesindia.com/blog/economy-policy/spot-fixing-you-can-bet-on/#ixzz2UlSlJLc8

Deforestation increasing the risk of climate change in Nijhum Island

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Nijhum Island in Noakhali becomes a climate vulnerable area due to deforestation. River erosion and over population in that island also increasing the risk factor. The local people suspected that, the forest was green belt in that island, but the deforestation may increase the intensity rate of natural disaster. This can be controlled by awareness build up program and increasing regular monitoring system of government. This vulnerable island in the southern part of Bangladesh is also a natural resource which should protect for our own environment conservation. With the help of local correspondent, this story has done and continues with the possible solution from natural disaster. The people also explain their present condition as well as the role of local government body is come out by their statement.

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Climate change and the role of media

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Climate change is a global problem nowadays. How can media handle this important issue is the main concern of conversation. It is an in studio interview session of Green Hour on media role for climate change issue especially in the South Asian countries. The guest is S. Gopikrishna Warreir, a media development person from India working in a media development organization, Panos South Asia. In the conversation, focusing on media treatment of climate change impact as it is still an unresolved matter and scientists are struggling for that. To simplify the jargon and scientific terms about climate change have to deal in a communicating way in the media. He also discuss that, by creating links between climate change and finance, policy, livelihood, society can make dimensions in stories and climate change  or environment story can be a front page or leading one.

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