Ankur - The Annual Prakriti Newsletter for 2010-11 (Pg 1 to 5)

Ankur - The Annual Prakriti Newsletter for 2010-11 is finally out!!! Given below are the first 5 pages of the newsletter, browse through them and dont forget to check out the section dedicated to Prakriti Week! You can click on the pictures to see an enlarged version of the page. Btw...I designed it :D

Pg 6,7,8,9,10 are given in the following blog post, as all the pgs could not come on one blogpost!

Ankur - The Annual Prakriti Newsletter for 2010-11 (Pg 6 to 10)

Ankur - The Annual Prakriti Newsletter for 2010-11 is finally out!!! Given below are the last 5 pages of the newsletter, browse through them and dont forget to check out the section dedicated to Floods and our Mosaic of pictures! You can click on the pictures to see an enlarged version of the page.

Pg 1,2,3,4,5 are given in the above blog post, as all the pgs could not come on one blogpost!

LSR Prakriti Week 2011- Registrations Open!!

Prakriti- The Environment Society of Lady Shri Ram College Presents "Prakriti Week" from 21-26 March 2011!

• 21st March: Tree Plantation (intra-college)

• 22nd March:
Environmental Quiz-12:30 pm (inter-college)
1. Each participating team must consist of 2 members.
2. Cross college teams are allowed.
3. The first round will be a written round with Multiple Choice Questions. The top eight teams will qualify to the next round and will be contesting in the quiz.
4. The quiz essentially will be questioning you on environmental issues, environmentalists, global networks supporting the cause of the environment, etc.
5. Prizes worth Rs.3,000 to be won.

Each team is required to register on or before 21st March 2011 by filling out the following: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGpCWXBkSzNYcWs1eVZmV2ZaTVdNdlE6MQ

Eco Friendly Folder Making Competition-12:30 pm (inter-college)
1. Participation maybe either in the form of a team of 2 or an individual.
2. A set of two folders has to be made on any one of the themes given below. Each folder should have a different design or pattern.
• Cartoon
• Traditional
• Natural
3. Each folder should be of A4 size.
4. Only handmade paper can be used.
5. Drawing/ painting/ decoration has to be done on the spot.
6. You will be required to bring any material you require- handmade paper folders, scissors, paints, etc.
7. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
8. Prizes worth Rs. 1,800 to be won.

Each team is required to register on or before 21st March 2011 by filling out the following: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFFQZWRRcTBFN2pJd3pJdTZDUDJjeXc6MQ

• 23rd March: Green Ad Mad Competition- 3 pm (inter-college)
1. A team of 2 or maximum 3 members can participate.
2. The competition will consist of 2 rounds.
3. Preparation time before each round will be given.
4. Different forms of expression can be used- skit, jingles, slogans, or any other innovative form.
5. Time duration to present each act is 3 minutes.
6. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
7. Prizes worth Rs. 3,000 to be won.

Each team is required to register on or before 21st March 2011 by filling out the following: https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dE5PRUMxMThnVGFLRDRtOG5yY0xKM1E6MQ

• 24th March: Panel Discussion: 'Climate Change is an Exaggerated Concern'- 11:30 am (inter-college)

• 25th March: Film Screening (intra-college)

• 26th March: Lady Shri Ram Model Conference of the Parties (LSR MCOP)- 9 am (inter-college) http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=157058624348045&pending#!/event.php?eid=202974346386758

• Photo Story Competition: Theme- Environment and Growth: Contradictory or Complementary? (inter-college)
1. Only one photo story submission per participant is allowed.
2. Each photo story must have 3 photos in it.
3. Photographs must not be digitally altered in any way (only cropping is allowed).
4. Size of each photograph should be 6" x 8".
5. Each photograph in the story should have a caption and the name, college, course, and contact details of the participant clearly mentioned behind each.
6. Please send all your entries together, enclosed in an envelope to
Faculty Apartments # 21,
Lady Shri Ram College,
Lajpat Nagar 4,
New Delhi- 110024,
India
7. Entries must reach LSR by 24th March, 12 pm.
8. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
9. Prizes worth Rs.3,000 to be won.

Queries if any can be addressed to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com

LSR Model Conference of Parties (MCOP)

‘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&notif_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.