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‘Prakriti’, the Environment Society of Lady Shri Ram College invites applications for the first Lady Shri Ram Model Conference of the Parties (LSR MCOP) to be held on 26th March 2011 during its environment festival, ‘Prakriti Week’ (21st-26th March 2011). http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157058624348045#!/event.php?eid=157058624348045¬if_t=event_wall#wall_posts• Applications are open for the following positions:1. Govern...ment Delegates for the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action (AWG-LCA)
Agenda: ‘Sustainable Development through Adaptation to and Mitigation of Climate Change’
2. Media Delegates (choose one of the three positions):
a) Chief Editor (1)
b) Reporter (3)
c) Photographer (1)
3. NGO Delegates (4)
For whichever delegate position you are applying, please write 250 words on why you want to be a part of LSR MCOP, and what makes you a suitable candidate for the position you are applying for (if you are applying to be a Media Delegate please include relevant samples of your work).
Additionally, please mention previous debating and/or MUN experience. Please note however that we will welcome those with no prior experience as well.
Send in the above (on or before 13th March 2011) to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com along with the following details:
Name, College, Course, Year, Email Address, Phone Number, and Top Three Country Preferences* (in case you are applying to be a Government Delegate)
*Countries:
China, Maldives, Australia, Russia, United Kingdom, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Nigeria, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, United States of America, Brazil, South Africa, Haiti, India, Afghanistan, Japan, Chile, United Arab Emirates, Congo, France, Turkey, South Korea, Malaysia, Iran, and Norway.
• Applications are also open for the Executive Board of the (AWG-LCA). It is mandatory for applicants to have had prior Executive Board experience. Knowledge about UNFCCC and Conference of the Parties is also a must. Positions are:
a) Chair
b) Vice- Chair
For whichever Executive Board position you are applying, please write 250 words on why you want to be a part of LSR MCOP, and what makes you a suitable candidate for the position you are applying for.
Please also mention previous debating and/or MUN experience.
Send in the above (on or before 13th March 2011) to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com along with the following details:
Name, College, Course, Year, Email Address, Phone Number
Prizes:
Best Delegate: Rs. 2,000
High Commendation: Rs. 1,000
Special Mention: Rs. 500
Queries, if any, may be addressed to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com.
LSR came alive with vibrant colours and festivity on 1 st November, 2010. The shift from the boring classes to jubilant exultation, was to celebrate the festival of lights i.e. diwali. The traditional festival of lights with its significant message of victory of good over evil was celebrated with great pomp and show. Every year the celebration is earmarked by a small diwali mela organized by the NSS (National Social Service Organization) of LSR. The mela was a happy affair with its assortment of food, games, accessories and the like. The presence of Rajasthan dancer’s, Punjabi dhol and a street play group left nothing else to be desired for. The festive mood was in full swing with every stall thronged by girls dancing either to the tune of Punjabi pop or Eminem rap. Apart from the stall’s set up by the NGO’s under the NSS, the different societies of LSR had also set up their respective stalls.
Entretia, the e- cell of LSR had also set up a stall at the diwali mela. Our stall was placed conveniently in the mela so as to capture more eyeballs, sell more products and hence earn more profit. The item’s exhibited for sale at our stall were cool flat chappals, assorted candies’, cloth bags, eco-friendly and multipurpose vase and customized posters. This was not all as there was also a betting game which required the individual to complete the task without tearing the paper given to the individual. Every member of the e-cell contributed in the successful sale of the items in the stall in their own way. For instance, some had taken up the duty of taking charge of the stall and persuading the customer’s into buying the items for sale at the diwali mela. The items were sold at “customer pocket friendly prices” like one pair of chappals for 130 rupees, bag for 165 rupees, and vase for 15 rupees and so on. This was the primary reason for the voluminous sale of our items at the diwali mela.
This effective pricing strategy helped us in earning profit and increasing the immensity of this festivity. The success of the event should also be attributed to all the members of the e-cell who volunteered and worked as a team under the praiseworthy leadership of the e-cell coordinator’s Smriti and Swati.
The global concern over the rising oil demand and the subsequent rise in its price, the ubiquitous economic recession leading to economic imbalance were some of the topics of discussion at the Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC). It was a three day conference (27th-29th October, 2010) held at India Expo Mart, greater noida. The conference witnessed global environmentalists deliberating on the exploitation of renewable energy to combat the existing energy crisis all over the world.The honourable Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh gave the inaugural speech. His speech was followed by a panel discussion which involved environmentalists from India and abroad. The main agenda of the conference was energy security, universal access to energy and eradication of poverty. Energy plays a significant role in accelerating economic, social, industrial and infrastructural growth. The issue of depleting non renewable energy resources has induced man to find alternatives to sustain life on earth. About 1.42 billion people have no access to electricity. The International Agency for Renewable Energy is striving to reach the target of making energy universally accessible by 2030. Sweden has proven to be a perfect example of “green economy” because of its increased use of renewable energy which has also resulted in increase in its GDP to 44%. The small renewable energy village drew appreciation from everyone because of its simplistic grandeur. From solar cookers, solar water heaters, solar stoves to biogas plant, it presented a perfect example of a clean, green and eco-friendly future. It was meant not only for appreciation but for its efficient utilization to reduce the growing pressure on renewable energy. The makings of eco-friendly chullahs, assembling solar lanterns are examples of some of the small scale industries providing employment to rural women. This gives an insight into the scope of employment generation brought about by the exploitation of the renewable energy resources. The conference was illuminating as it brought some serious environmental issues to the forefront. It was a great experience and rather an exciting process of edification. The pondering period is over and we need to resort to strict measures to abort energy crisis.
On 28th September 2010 two members from the Prakriti team visited Sulabh. The NGO is very eco friendly and has adopted some very nature friendly practices for there day to day functions like- waste management, waste water treatment and Bio gas plants. The pictures given below are of the rechargeable toilet pits- a design that is cost efficient and eco friendly. The following picture shows the treated waste water stored in bottles that can be used for irrigation. The NGO also has a bio-gas plant which provides the needed energy for lightening and cooking purposes.
 Prakriti or the environment society is the platform through which students enlighten themselves and others about the importance of environmental issues and sustainable development. Every fresher enters the vast arena of extracurricular activities of LSR by first planting a sapling on their orientation day organized by our society. We hope to initiate freshness, new life into the college, by entrusting each student with a sapling to nurture, to love and enjoy the beauty of watching it grow. Throughout any given year, we organize various competitions, workshops, seminars and talks on nature to explore the different ideas that students may embark upon. During the Diwali Mela, Prakriti displays the LSR jute bags and calendars. We also lead the colleges in the Delhi University Flower Show and have won the prestigious Green Cup of Delhi University for the 9th consecutive year. Prakriti seeks to foster every individual’s natural love for nature and works to inspire their willingness to work for the environment.
Prakriti- The Environment Society, is pleased to invite you to join us for a panel discussion on ‘Climate Change is an Exaggerated Concern’ organised by Green Karbon, a Deutsche Bank- Sanctuary Asia Climate Change- Biodiversity initiative. Speakers · Muhammad A. Khan, Advisor of Law and Policy to Ministry of Environment and Forests · Professor Vinod Chandra Menon, Former Member National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India · Samir Menon, Head of Eco-Sustainable Services, Tata Consultancy Services. Speakers from LSR · Dr. Kalyani, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Lady Shri Ram College · Preeti Venkatram, President, Prakriti- The Environment Society of Lady Shri Ram College Date: 24th March 2011 Time: 11:30 am to 1:15 pm Venue: Lady Shri Ram College *This is an open event, i.e. open to those not studying as LSR as well. Please register at the link given below:
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‘Prakriti’, the Environment Society of Lady Shri Ram College invites applications for the first Lady Shri Ram Model Conference of the Parties (LSR MCOP) to be held on 26th March 2011 during its environment festival, ‘Prakriti Week’ (21st-26th March 2011). http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157058624348045#!/event.php?eid=157058624348045¬if_t=event_wall#wall_posts• Applications are open for the following positions:1. Govern...ment Delegates for the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action (AWG-LCA)
Agenda: ‘Sustainable Development through Adaptation to and Mitigation of Climate Change’
2. Media Delegates (choose one of the three positions):
a) Chief Editor (1)
b) Reporter (3)
c) Photographer (1)
3. NGO Delegates (4)
For whichever delegate position you are applying, please write 250 words on why you want to be a part of LSR MCOP, and what makes you a suitable candidate for the position you are applying for (if you are applying to be a Media Delegate please include relevant samples of your work).
Additionally, please mention previous debating and/or MUN experience. Please note however that we will welcome those with no prior experience as well.
Send in the above (on or before 13th March 2011) to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com along with the following details:
Name, College, Course, Year, Email Address, Phone Number, and Top Three Country Preferences* (in case you are applying to be a Government Delegate)
*Countries:
China, Maldives, Australia, Russia, United Kingdom, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Nigeria, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, United States of America, Brazil, South Africa, Haiti, India, Afghanistan, Japan, Chile, United Arab Emirates, Congo, France, Turkey, South Korea, Malaysia, Iran, and Norway.
• Applications are also open for the Executive Board of the (AWG-LCA). It is mandatory for applicants to have had prior Executive Board experience. Knowledge about UNFCCC and Conference of the Parties is also a must. Positions are:
a) Chair
b) Vice- Chair
For whichever Executive Board position you are applying, please write 250 words on why you want to be a part of LSR MCOP, and what makes you a suitable candidate for the position you are applying for.
Please also mention previous debating and/or MUN experience.
Send in the above (on or before 13th March 2011) to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com along with the following details:
Name, College, Course, Year, Email Address, Phone Number
Prizes:
Best Delegate: Rs. 2,000
High Commendation: Rs. 1,000
Special Mention: Rs. 500
Queries, if any, may be addressed to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com.
LSR came alive with vibrant colours and festivity on 1 st November, 2010. The shift from the boring classes to jubilant exultation, was to celebrate the festival of lights i.e. diwali. The traditional festival of lights with its significant message of victory of good over evil was celebrated with great pomp and show. Every year the celebration is earmarked by a small diwali mela organized by the NSS (National Social Service Organization) of LSR. The mela was a happy affair with its assortment of food, games, accessories and the like. The presence of Rajasthan dancer’s, Punjabi dhol and a street play group left nothing else to be desired for. The festive mood was in full swing with every stall thronged by girls dancing either to the tune of Punjabi pop or Eminem rap. Apart from the stall’s set up by the NGO’s under the NSS, the different societies of LSR had also set up their respective stalls.
Entretia, the e- cell of LSR had also set up a stall at the diwali mela. Our stall was placed conveniently in the mela so as to capture more eyeballs, sell more products and hence earn more profit. The item’s exhibited for sale at our stall were cool flat chappals, assorted candies’, cloth bags, eco-friendly and multipurpose vase and customized posters. This was not all as there was also a betting game which required the individual to complete the task without tearing the paper given to the individual. Every member of the e-cell contributed in the successful sale of the items in the stall in their own way. For instance, some had taken up the duty of taking charge of the stall and persuading the customer’s into buying the items for sale at the diwali mela. The items were sold at “customer pocket friendly prices” like one pair of chappals for 130 rupees, bag for 165 rupees, and vase for 15 rupees and so on. This was the primary reason for the voluminous sale of our items at the diwali mela.
This effective pricing strategy helped us in earning profit and increasing the immensity of this festivity. The success of the event should also be attributed to all the members of the e-cell who volunteered and worked as a team under the praiseworthy leadership of the e-cell coordinator’s Smriti and Swati.
The global concern over the rising oil demand and the subsequent rise in its price, the ubiquitous economic recession leading to economic imbalance were some of the topics of discussion at the Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC). It was a three day conference (27th-29th October, 2010) held at India Expo Mart, greater noida. The conference witnessed global environmentalists deliberating on the exploitation of renewable energy to combat the existing energy crisis all over the world.The honourable Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh gave the inaugural speech. His speech was followed by a panel discussion which involved environmentalists from India and abroad. The main agenda of the conference was energy security, universal access to energy and eradication of poverty. Energy plays a significant role in accelerating economic, social, industrial and infrastructural growth. The issue of depleting non renewable energy resources has induced man to find alternatives to sustain life on earth. About 1.42 billion people have no access to electricity. The International Agency for Renewable Energy is striving to reach the target of making energy universally accessible by 2030. Sweden has proven to be a perfect example of “green economy” because of its increased use of renewable energy which has also resulted in increase in its GDP to 44%. The small renewable energy village drew appreciation from everyone because of its simplistic grandeur. From solar cookers, solar water heaters, solar stoves to biogas plant, it presented a perfect example of a clean, green and eco-friendly future. It was meant not only for appreciation but for its efficient utilization to reduce the growing pressure on renewable energy. The makings of eco-friendly chullahs, assembling solar lanterns are examples of some of the small scale industries providing employment to rural women. This gives an insight into the scope of employment generation brought about by the exploitation of the renewable energy resources. The conference was illuminating as it brought some serious environmental issues to the forefront. It was a great experience and rather an exciting process of edification. The pondering period is over and we need to resort to strict measures to abort energy crisis.
On 28th September 2010 two members from the Prakriti team visited Sulabh. The NGO is very eco friendly and has adopted some very nature friendly practices for there day to day functions like- waste management, waste water treatment and Bio gas plants. The pictures given below are of the rechargeable toilet pits- a design that is cost efficient and eco friendly. The following picture shows the treated waste water stored in bottles that can be used for irrigation. The NGO also has a bio-gas plant which provides the needed energy for lightening and cooking purposes.
Prakriti or the environment society is the platform through which students enlighten themselves and others about the importance of environmental issues and sustainable development. Every fresher enters the vast arena of extracurricular activities of LSR by first planting a sapling on their orientation day organized by our society. We hope to initiate freshness, new life into the college, by entrusting each student with a sapling to nurture, to love and enjoy the beauty of watching it grow. Throughout any given year, we organize various competitions, workshops, seminars and talks on nature to explore the different ideas that students may embark upon. During the Diwali Mela, Prakriti displays the LSR jute bags and calendars. We also lead the colleges in the Delhi University Flower Show and have won the prestigious Green Cup of Delhi University for the 9th consecutive year. Prakriti seeks to foster every individual’s natural love for nature and works to inspire their willingness to work for the environment.
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