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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250607T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
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UID:20537-1749290400-1749295800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-06-07/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250603T102544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T102544Z
UID:26360-1749196800-1749229200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Unified Vision for Science
DESCRIPTION:Param is organising a series of webinars which is designed to bring together educational institutions\, industry experts and other allied field to foster a dialogue on science. This edition will engage with a panel of changemakers working at the intersection of ethics\, sustainability\, inclusivity\, and experiential science spaces.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/unified-vision-for-science/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-89.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250603T095903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T095903Z
UID:26342-1749060000-1749063600@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Beyond the Plate
DESCRIPTION:This webinar explores the evolving challenges of food security in the context of climate change\, economic inequality and shifting agricultural practices.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/beyond-the-plate/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-83.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250603T100303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T100303Z
UID:26353-1749038400-1749038400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Release of E-Report 'State of India's Environment Figures'
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Down to Earth will be releasing their annual report ‘State of India’s Environment In Figures’.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-release-of-e-report-state-of-indias-environment-figures/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-85.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250603T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20536-1748944800-1748950200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-06-03/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250531T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20535-1748685600-1748691000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-05-31/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250529T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250529T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250520T131954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T131954Z
UID:26291-1748541600-1748545200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Of ridley riddles\, leatherback voyages and greener pastures
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Prof. Kartik Shanker will be sharing insights on his research on turtle monitoring\,. He will be highlighting what the data reveals about the challenges and contradictions in sea turtle conservation across India’s coasts and islands.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/of-ridley-riddles-leatherback-voyages-and-greener-pastures/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-20-at-18.12.12_786411ed.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250527T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20534-1748340000-1748345400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-05-27/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250524T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20533-1748080800-1748086200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-05-24/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250522T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250522T163000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T130842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130842Z
UID:20543-1747926000-1747931400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:VendSights: An insights brief on behavioural and systemic challenges and opportunities to enable Vendor-Inclusive Urban Streets (VIUS) in India
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Auom Impact & Consulting of Insomanywords will be launching their ethnographic study titled ‘VendSights: An insights brief on behavioural and systemic challenges and opportunities to enable Vendor-Inclusive Urban Streets (VIUS) in India.’. This report will be launched under the Creative Commons Licence.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/vendsights-an-insights-brief-on-behavioural-and-systemic-challenges-and-opportunities-to-enable-vendor-inclusive-urban-streets-vius-in-india/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250520T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250520T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20532-1747735200-1747740600@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-05-20/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250517T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20531-1747476000-1747481400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-05-17/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250515T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250515T183000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T130601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T130601Z
UID:20541-1747333800-1747333800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Slow Textiles
DESCRIPTION:Hosted as a collaboration between Repair Cafe Collective India and The Maintainers to explore the making and maintaining of Ajrakh and Linen – through the lens of two traditions and places.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/slow-textiles/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Brown-and-Black-Classic-Photo-Fashion-Stylist-Seminar-Poster-1-424x600-1.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250513T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250513T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20530-1747130400-1747135800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-05-13/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250510T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250506T124023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T124023Z
UID:20526-1746871200-1746876600@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Online Tinkering for Children
DESCRIPTION:This hands-on course on repairing\, reusing and recycling will equip children with essential skills where every week children will be exposed to a new discipline of home repairs.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/online-tinkering-for-children/2025-05-10/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-59.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250124T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20250123T054012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T054012Z
UID:12752-1737734400-1737738000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Public Meeting on Extreme Heat
DESCRIPTION:Heat Watch is organising a community meeting on extreme heat where Dr. Somanathan will discuss insights from his latest study which highlights the severe impact of rising temperatures on the health and livelihoods of informal sector workers in Delhi. \n\nThis session is exclusively for non-profit researchers and practitioners working on urban development and heat waves.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/public-meeting-on-extreme-heat/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250107T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241230T112404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T073314Z
UID:12375-1736247600-1736253000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Rain Water & Resource Management ~Ethos Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Join Sense N Sensibility 17.0 where ZenRainman of Bangalore: Vishwanath Srikantaiah and the Water Warrior: Kalpana Ramesh will be leading the conversation about Rainwater and Resource Management.🌟 \n💧🌿Learn strategies to manage water resources effectively. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/12375/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241218T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241213T125935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T125935Z
UID:12116-1734546600-1734552000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:From Dust to Dust ~ by BIC
DESCRIPTION:Situated on the hot and dry north Indian plains\, the city of Delhi has always lived with dust. But in the last three decades\, dust has transformed into a problem: air pollution. \nIn the world’s most polluted capital city\, debates about dust rise and subside like seasonal storms\, never quite becoming a public priority. Why? Despite its severe impacts on health\, why does air pollution become yet another element in a deteriorating urban environment to be borne and lived with\, rather than a public emergency that calls for urgent and drastic action? \nThis talk will address these questions by situating them within the cultural politics of environment and development. \nThis session is part of the Let’s Talk Climate Change Talk series. \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/from-dust-to-dust-by-bic/
LOCATION:Bangalore International Centre\, 7\, 4th Main Rd\, Stage 2\, Domlur\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka 560071
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-13-at-18.26.53.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241125T073415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T073415Z
UID:12043-1733565600-1733590800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Data Jam on Bengaluru Lakes ~ by Open City
DESCRIPTION:OpenCity invites you to their next Datajam on “Bengaluru Lakes” in collaboration with Citizen Matters\, Biome Environment Trust\, Friends of Lakes\, Paani.Earth and WELL Labs. This time they are combining the datajam with an online lakes workshop on the 28th Nov 2024 at 7 PM. \nLakes Workshop:\n📅: Nov 28th\, Thursday\, 7 PM – 8 PM\n📍: Online \nDatajam:\n📅: Dec 7th 2024\, 10 AM to 5 PM.\n📍: Church Street\, Bengaluru – 560001. \nThe registration page has more details about the two events and what you can expect from each. \nLink for the workshop and details on the datajam will be sent on registering.\nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/data-jam-on-bengaluru-lakes-by-open-city/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-13.02.04.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241125T071557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T040948Z
UID:12036-1733414400-1733421600@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Heatwaves ~ by Heat Watch India
DESCRIPTION:🌡️ As heatwaves become more severe and frequent\, there’s an urgent need for collaborative action to address their devastating impact on communities across India. \nHeat Watch India is inviting rights-based groups\, organizations\, and researchers to a community-focused online session to:\n📣 Share their own experiences\, updates and key lessons from heatwave-related initiatives from the past year\n🌍 Discuss strategies for raising awareness and building community resilience to heat waves in 2025\n🤝 Brainstorm ways to collaborate and amplify collective impact.\nThis session will be a shared space for everyone’s voices\, insights\, and ideas to help shape actionable plans for the coming year.\nREGISTER NOW! \nLet’s come together to build a roadmap for meaningful\, community-driven action to tackle the challenges of heat waves in 2025.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/lets-talk-heatwaves-by-heat-watch-india/
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-12.28.09.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241214T062834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241214T062834Z
UID:12123-1733011200-1740787199@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Asian Waterbird Census
DESCRIPTION:The Asian Waterbird Census (AWC) takes place every year. This citizen science event is a part of the global International Waterbird Census (IWC) that supports the conservation and management of wetlands and waterbirds worldwide. \nBy using eBird and filling out an additional site form\, one can participate in this multi-country effort to document the state of our wetlands and waterbirds. To take part\, you simply visit a wetland and count the birds you see there. Join the 2025 Asian Waterbird Census (AWC). Count waterbirds at wetlands\, upload to eBird\, and fill out a site form to help document wetland and waterbird populations. Details here.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/asian-waterbird-census/
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Screenshot-2024-12-14-at-11.57.23.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241125T073415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T073415Z
UID:12039-1732820400-1732824000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Data Jam on Bengaluru Lakes ~ by Open City
DESCRIPTION:OpenCity invites you to their next Datajam on “Bengaluru Lakes” in collaboration with Citizen Matters\, Biome Environment Trust\, Friends of Lakes\, Paani.Earth and WELL Labs. This time they are combining the datajam with an online lakes workshop on the 28th Nov 2024 at 7 PM. \nLakes Workshop:\n📅: Nov 28th\, Thursday\, 7 PM – 8 PM\n📍: Online \nDatajam:\n📅: Dec 7th 2024\, 10 AM to 5 PM.\n📍: Church Street\, Bengaluru – 560001. \nThe registration page has more details about the two events and what you can expect from each. \nLink for the workshop and details on the datajam will be sent on registering.\nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/data-jam-on-bengaluru-lakes-by-open-city/2024-11-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event,Online Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-13.02.04.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241118T144431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T040814Z
UID:11926-1732809600-1732813200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Webinar Series on Urban Ecology @ BSF-IIHS Library Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:BSF in collaboration with Mihir Kulkarni of the School of Environment and Sustainability IIHS\, and the IIHS Library Team is excited to invite you to a webinar series on Urban Ecology. These webinars have been specially curated to offer a range of diverse approaches and perspectives to the emerging field of Urban Ecology.  \nTraditionally\, ecologists have focused on ‘pristine’ environments with minimal human impact to study biodiversity. However\, with growing human population\, urban centres are rapidly expanding globally\, transforming natural landscapes and habitats\, and significantly altering biodiversity patterns. The urban environment now stands as a novel\, dynamic ecosystem\, with urbanisation recognised as a pivotal force shaping global biodiversity. The process of urbanisation also intertwines with social and economic factors\, creating complex interactions that demand our attention. Understanding urban ecological dynamics is crucial for developing strategies to mitigate biodiversity loss and promote nature conservation within cities\, ultimately contributing to improved sustainability. Urban ecology addresses these challenges by studying ecology in\, of\, and for the city.  \nThe first webinar in the series is on 28 Nov 2024 by Prof Nishant Kumar \nAre cities “The Room of Requirement” for opportunistic animals?  \nGlobally\, opportunistic taxa such as kites\, macaques\, street dogs\, and livestock have adapted to living alongside humans\, taking advantage of the ‘human niche’. While most humans occupy only 4% of Earth’s land in cities\, their activities impact over 70% of the global environment. This has created a complex web of human-animal interactions\, often characterised by tensions and conflicts. The speaker’s research in Delhi focuses on how these opportunistic scavengers exploit predictable food sources in urban areas\, such as garbage dumps and ritual feeding sites. This influences behaviour in both animals and humans along the urban gradient. Historically\, these interactions have provided benefits\, but can also lead to problems like property damage\, conflicts\, and disease transmission.Notably\, human-avian coexistence in South Asia represents a distinctive fusion of adopted Western infrastructure and unique Indian ethos. The webinar will look at why transdisciplinary research methodologies are indispensable for understanding and managing human-animal coexistence as we design more vibrant\, “animated” tropical cities. \nNishant Kumar is faculty at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University Delhi\, and a DBT/Wellcome Trust UK India Alliance Fellow at Oxford University’s Biology Department (overseas host)\, where he completed his D.Phil. His team\, THINKPAWS\, studies resident and migratory commensals/wildlife in Delhi to understand human-animal interactions and zoonotic disease risks using a One Health approach. Nishant also promotes open science and innovative public engagement with science. He integrates natural and social sciences with humanities to address global challenges\, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration for human-animal coexistence. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/webinars-on-urban-ecology-bsf-iihs-library-exhibition/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:BSF event,Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Bengaluru Sustainability Forum":MAILTO:bsf@ncbs.res.in
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241120T063016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T063016Z
UID:11988-1732444200-1732449600@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Stupendous Spiders ~ earlybird India
DESCRIPTION:Do all spiders build webs? Do they dance and court their partners? Do they use mimicry and camouflage to survive? Vena will explore these questions and more\, and hope that your spider senses will get sufficiently tingled! \nThis interactive session will introduce you to the curious and fascinating life of some of the spiders that live alongside us. Peek into their world to get to know some of their bizarre and amazing traits and behaviour. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/stupendous-spiders-earlybird-india/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241108T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241106T045902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T045902Z
UID:11774-1731081600-1731085200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:What is in your city's air?
DESCRIPTION:Understanding air quality for community-based solutions \n\nAre you curious about what is polluting the #air in your city? \n\nThe Center for Study of Science\, Technology and Policy’s (CSTEP’s) Air Quality sector is collaborating with the Bengaluru Sustainability Forum (BSF) to organise a webinar on 8 November 2024\, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. IST. The webinar is a part of BSF’s Climate Charche Series and will focus on the fundamentals of air pollution.\n \nIntroduction: Despite rising public consciousness and government efforts to improve air quality\, many Indian cities continue to struggle in their efforts to ensure clean air for their citizens. This is largely due to a complex set of issues\, including the lack of reliable data\, insufficient technical expertise\, limited institutional capacity\, and sub-optimal citizen involvement.\n\nLearning: By participating in the webinar\, participants will gain an understanding of air pollution\, city-specific pollutants and sources\, the Air Quality Index (AQI)\, and government initiatives for managing air quality\, including those for Bengaluru.\n \nAudience:  The webinar invites participation from community members\, young researchers\, civil society groups\, students\, and professionals.\nDate: 8 November 2024\nTime: 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. IST\nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/what-is-in-your-citys-air/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:BSF event,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bengaluru Sustainability Forum":MAILTO:bsf@ncbs.res.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241108T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241028T184213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T184213Z
UID:11763-1731081600-1731085200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:What's In Your City's Air - Understanding Air Quality for Community-based Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Cities in India are facing rising air pollution levels due to urbanization and increased economic activity\, posing a potential public health crisis. Despite growing awareness and government efforts\, many areas struggle with clean air due to issues like lack of reliable data\, insufficient expertise\, and limited citizen involvement. \nTo address these challenges\, BSF and CSTEP are hosting a webinar focused on air pollution basics and Bengaluru-specific issues\, aiming to foster dialogue between experts and citizens. The goal is to empower participants with knowledge to take actionable steps in their communities for cleaner air. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/whats-in-your-citys-air-understanding-air-quality-for-community-based-solutions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:BSF event,Climate Charche,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bengaluru Sustainability Forum":MAILTO:bsf@ncbs.res.in
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241015T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241011T101615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T101615Z
UID:11696-1729008000-1729013400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Shaping a Water-Wise Future Through Education ~ CEN Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Educators Network invites you to a thought-provoking panel discussion featuring leading water conservationists and educators. Find out how integrating water conservation into education can create future water champions\, securing water resources for generations to come. \nThe panel will focus on how citizens\, especially the youth can take the lead not only in water conservation\, but also in advocacy for systemic changes in water governance and policies. This eminent panel of experts would discuss\, what dispositional changes we want to see in today’s and future youth of India when it comes to water-related issues and how one can achieve that. It will also discuss how we can work together to include water conservation into existing pedagogies so the younger generations can have a well-rounded understanding of the issue and be part of the solution to ensure future water security. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/shaping-a-water-wise-future-through-education-cen-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241004T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20240923T030922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T124804Z
UID:11273-1728066600-1728072000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Heat in Cities - Addressing increasing heat stress in urban India
DESCRIPTION:The Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) and the Bengaluru Sustainability Forum (BSF) are excited to invite you for a webinar: Heat in Cities: Addressing Increasing Heat-Stress in Urban India. \nThe webinar will gather policymakers\, researchers\, and stakeholders to discuss the impact of heat-stress on public health and urban systems\, focusing on strategies\, responses\, and action plans to mitigate heat-related risks. \nKey objectives of the webinar include: \n\nExamining current data on the frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Indian cities\nDefining heatwaves and addressing the needs of vulnerable communities\nDiscussing policy changes for heat-resilient infrastructure\nExploring emergency preparedness and relief strategies\nIdentifying affordable\, energy-efficient housing and cooling solutions\nAssessing the vulnerability of outdoor workers and the role of labor laws\nDocumenting impacts\, advocating for awareness\, and generating campaign\n\nThis webinar is being organized under Climate Charche\, a series hosted and curated by the Bengaluru Sustainability Forum\, exploring the interlinkages between climate change and city systems. Through these engagements\, BSF aims to exchange knowledge and enhance city-level climate plans for better adaptation and resilience. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/heat-in-cities-addressing-increasing-heat-stress-in-urban-india/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:BSF event,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="BSF":MAILTO:bsf@ncbs.res.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241004T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241003T054942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T055825Z
UID:11436-1728061200-1728063000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Fun and Free Quiz on Wildlife celebrating National Wildlife Week
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Wildlife Week with a fun quiz on Indian wildlife.\nJoin using the Zoom link  on 4th Oct at 5 pm to answer some Qs and share some trivia about our fellow inhabitants.\nDon’t forget you can be on the Quiz House weekly leaderboard and may win the Oct quiz by being a regular at their quiz! \nZOOM LINK TO JOIN 
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/fun-and-free-quiz-on-wildlife-celebrating-national-wildlife-week/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241001T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T022744
CREATED:20241001T034637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T035357Z
UID:11404-1727769600-1727802000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Policy-push towards feasibility of Nature based Solutions for cities ~ by IIHS
DESCRIPTION:Nature-based Solutions are defined by IUCN as – “Actions to protect\, manage and restore natural or modified ecosystems\, which address societal challenges\, effectively and adaptively\, providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits“. \nThis webinar by the School of Environment and Sustainability\, IIHS aims to discuss what policies should be implemented and supported to enable healthier city ecosystems. The webinar will shed light on problems that the city ecosystem faces – nature based solutions that can be implemented to overcome them. \nREGISTER NOW! \nThis webinar is supported by the Agence Francaise de Developpement funded project – “Greening Urban Food Systems – Building sustainable urban agriculture practices in Bengaluru through nature-based solutions”.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/policy-push-towards-feasibility-of-nature-based-solutions-for-cities-by-iihs/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event,Partner Organisation Event
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