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SUMMARY:CLIMATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM x Resilient Cities (Bengaluru)~ SUSTERA
DESCRIPTION:<aside> 💡 The Climate Leadership Program X on Resilient Cities is a professionally guided leadership program designed by SUSTERA Foundation to empower dedicated citizen leaders from Bangalore to tackle the city’s unique urban hazard challenges. In this 10-week intensive fellowship\, selected few individuals aged 22 to 45 will gain an in-depth understanding of urban climate risks and the skills to address pressing environmental issues that impact Bangalore’s communities daily. \nThis fellowship focuses on real\, actionable change\, equipping participants with tools to tackle urban hazards that threaten the city’s sustainability\, including water scarcity\, urban heat\, flooding\, and air pollution. By the end of the program\, participants will not only understand the complexities of these issues but also be prepared to lead community-driven initiatives for a resilient and sustainable Bangalore. \nCommitment Requirement: This program requires a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week along with 3 offline days for immersive\, hands-on learning. \nNote: This program is designed for those ready to take initiative\, build a resilient Bangalore\, and lead impactful citizen movements for climate resilience. \nAPPLY NOW!  \nRegistration closes on 10 Dec 2024
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/climate-leadership-program-x-resilient-cities-bengaluru-sustera/
CATEGORIES:External event,Hybrid Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241218T183000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241217T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241213T130333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T130614Z
UID:12120-1734426000-1734454800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:India Environment Masterclass ~ by EFI
DESCRIPTION:Do nature’s wonders fascinate you? Are you keen on making a difference to the environment? \nJoin EFI’s Environment Master Class! @efi_volunteer : at Vasant Nagar\, Alliance Française de Bangalore\, Auditorium \nRegister now by scanning the QR code.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/india-environment-masterclass-by-efi/
LOCATION:Alliance Francaise Bengaluru
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241215T143000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241213T102008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T103253Z
UID:12087-1734273000-1734274800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:The Living Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Living Museum book imagines nature in cities as though it were a living museum\, showcasing diverse species in our environment. This publication was an outcome of the project ‘Know your Urban Wildlife’\, supported under BSF’s Small Grants Programme. The objective of the project was to make urban wildlife more accessible to the urban citizen. \nEnjoy the book at #blrlitfest as Chetana and Samule John of Spiders and the Sea get all the 8+ yr olds looking at the lovely creatures around them!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/the-living-museum/
LOCATION:Hotel LaLiT Ashok Bengaluru
CATEGORIES:BSF event,In-person Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/09Dec-living-museum.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Bengaluru Sustainability Forum":MAILTO:bsf@ncbs.res.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241215T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241215T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241213T101549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241213T101643Z
UID:12077-1734267600-1734269400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:I am (not) Here - Discovering Nature Around you
DESCRIPTION:‘There’s Nothing There! ‘ is a delightful picture book which foregrounds the rich biodiversity in a rapidly changing and dynamic\, peri-urban landscape. This bilingual publication was produced as part of the project Suttha Muttha supported under the BSF Small Grants Programme. The Suttha Muttha project took experiences and stories of local ecology and biodiversity back to school.  \nEnjoy the book at #BlrLitFest on 15 Dec 2024 as Karunya takes the little ones 4+ on a magical journey with a book reading and art activity.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/12077/
LOCATION:Hotel LaLiT Ashok Bengaluru
CATEGORIES:BSF event,In-person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bengaluru Sustainability Forum":MAILTO:bsf@ncbs.res.in
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241214T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241209T115102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T070757Z
UID:12061-1734188400-1734195600@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Meaningfully Meet-up- A curated networking mixer for women in climate
DESCRIPTION:Connect with like-minded women\, share ideas\, and learn from inspiring experts. No prior climate knowledge needed—just bring your curiosity and passion for impact! \n​SCAN QR code to register : \n​-Existing Members – Rs.399/pp; Non-Members – Rs 499/pp; Group of 3 or more – Flat fee of Rs. 350/pp (Member/Non-Members) \n​**Prior Registration is mandatory.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/meaningfully-meet-up-a-curated-networking-mixer-for-women-in-climate/
LOCATION:Samagata
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nadhi-SheforClimate":MAILTO:Nadhi.sheforclimate@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241209T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20240914T085053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T085904Z
UID:11160-1733734800-1734109200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Basic Statistics in Environmental and Agricultural Sciences Using R ~ by APU
DESCRIPTION:A Five-day professional development course for early career researchers\, PhD scholars\, and practitioners from NGOs\, academia\, and research institutes working in the field of environmental\, agricultural\, and allied sectors with no prior experience in R or statistics. \nApplication Deadline: 20 September 2024 \nAPPLY NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/basic-statistics-in-environmental-and-agricultural-sciences-using-r-by-apu/
LOCATION:Azim Premji University\, Burugunte Village\, Survey No 66\, Bikkanahalli Main Rd\, Sarjapura\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 562125\, India
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Partner Organisation Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241207T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241125T061223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T063415Z
UID:12024-1733563800-1733598000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Green Literature Festival ~ Benedict Parmanand
DESCRIPTION:The 4th Edition of Green Lit Fest is here! With a whole range of incredible workshops lined up for this year’s event – this is your chance to dive into a world of climate education\, creative expression\, and meaningful conversations! \nREGISTER NOW! \nThe Green Literature Festival (GLF) was born when Benedict Paramanand\, founder of India’s most-read SustainabilityNext e-magazine and co-founder of the Bangalore Business Literature Festival broached the idea to a team of enthusiastic writers in November 2020.. It aspires to build a robust ecosystem of green literature for readers\, publishers\, authors\, NGOs\, business bodies\, public policy forums\, education institutions\, among others. It aims to become a multifaceted platform that amplifies the role of green literature in shaping dialogues\, debates\, environmental consciousness\, education\, and call-to-action from political\, business and civil society leaders.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/green-litfest/
LOCATION:Century Club\, Bengaluru
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Green Literature Festival":MAILTO:contact@greenlitfest.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241205T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241203T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241203T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241125T071017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T071017Z
UID:12033-1733238000-1733252400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Attend the 21st Annual TN Khoshoo Memorial Lecture and Award themed\, ‘Reviving India’s Ecosystems’. \nREGISTER NOW! \nThe annual T N Khoshoo Memorial Award is given to an academician or a practitioner whose work has had an impact in the fields of environment\, conservation\, or development. The T N Khoshoo Memorial Award was started by the Khoshoo family and ATREE to honour Dr Khoshoo’s legacy. The T N Khoshoo Memorial Award and Lecture was instituted in 2004 to honour the legacy of the world-renowned environmental scientist\, Dr Triloki Nath Khoshoo. Dr Khoshoo was the first Secretary of the Indian Government’s newly created Department of Environment\, in 1982. He played a significant role in the development of India’s environmental policy. Dr Khoshoo was also one of the early trustees of ATREE.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/12033/
LOCATION:Bangalore International Centre\, 7\, 4th Main Rd\, Stage 2\, Domlur\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka 560071
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241106T051023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T051023Z
UID:11777-1733047200-1733072400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Rooting for Tubers ~ Spudnik Farms
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss the 2024 Rooting for Tubers Festival! for a celebration of indigenous tuber crops\, sustainable agriculture\, and the diverse culinary traditions that highlight their potential. \n– Meet farmers\, chefs\, and food enthusiasts passionate about biodiversity\n– Fun workshops and talks on tuber crops and sustainable food systems\n– Creative installations and cultural performances \nRooting for Tubers is a vibrant celebration of the incredible world of tuber crops. The goal is to spread awareness about tuber crops and brainstorm potential strategies for bringing root & tuber crops into the mainstream. Ring in the last month of the year with the second edition of the Rooting For Tubers Festival. \nBOOK TICKETS NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/rooting-for-tubers-spudnik-farms/
LOCATION:St Johns Auditorium\, Koramangala\, Bengaluru\, India
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spudnik Farms":MAILTO:spudnikfarms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241201T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241108T155310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T155310Z
UID:11807-1733040000-1733418000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:The Trialogue Days: Planetary Health from Different Perspectives—Mind the Gap ~ Swissnex India
DESCRIPTION:The Trialogue Days: Planetary Health from Different Perspectives—Mind the Gap will take place from December 1 to December 5 at IISc central building. This multi- and transdisciplinary event will bring together more than 50 researchers\, clinicians\, journalists\, and other professionals from Switzerland\, Uganda\, and India to discuss together how to address the new planetary health problems. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/the-trialogue-days-planetary-health-from-different-perspectives-mind-the-gap-swissnex-india/
LOCATION:Indian Institute of Science\, Bengaluru
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Final-Young-Minds-Flyer-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Swissnex India":MAILTO:emma.ossola@swissnex.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241201T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241126T040824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T040824Z
UID:12046-1733036400-1733086800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Bird Watch ~ by Early Bird
DESCRIPTION:Join Early Bird for a refreshing bird walk at Bengaluru’s Jakkur Lake! Explore a vibrant mix of winter migrants and resident birds\, discovering their unique adaptations as the seasons shift. \nREGISTER NOW! \nDate: Sunday\, 1st December\, 2024\nTime: 7:00-9:00 AM\nLocation: Jakkur Lake\, Bengaluru \nPlease note that this is a paid walk facilitated by Early Bird as part of The Greener Side by Echoes of Earth music festival.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/bird-watch-by-early-bird/
LOCATION:Jakkuru Lake
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241130T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241130T133000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241126T045152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T045631Z
UID:12049-1732959000-1732973400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:🔸*Beyond Right and Wrong - Youth Leadership is Changing the Game!*🔸
DESCRIPTION:_An Invitation by Mercy Mission Fellowship\, ComMutiny_ – _The Youth Collective and the VartaLeap Coalition_ \nWe are delighted to invite you to join us at a space of reimagination and rejuvenation. This dialogue is aimed at bringing together youth allies\, including donors\, educators\, policymakers\, as well as youth workers and youth leaders to unravel the knotty problems that prevent youth-centric development from being mainstreamed. \n\n📍*Date* : *30th November ’24\, Saturday*\n📍*Time* : *09:30am to 01:30pm followed by lunch*\n📍*Location* : *SIMS Seminar Hall\, 5th Floor\, HBS Hospital\, #58\, Cockburn Road\,ShivajiNagar\, Bengaluru 5600051*\n\n*Event Highlights* : \n\n🔅*Tackling Wicked Challenges* : Join fellow stakeholders to better understand the wicked challenges of youth centric development.\n🔅*Take intention to action* : Commit to supporting youth leaders and invest in new ways of addressing the challenges faced by them\n🔅*Support for Youth Leaders* : Four intrapreneur teams will present their bold ideas\, competing for top grants to amplify climate – positive narratives. Become their allies and coaches!\n\nREGISTER NOW! This will help make the necessary arrangement for a memorable and productive gathering. \nPlease feel free to reach out to Rishad @ 94838 35482 or Shabnam @ 91760 47192 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/%f0%9f%94%b8beyond-right-and-wrong-youth-leadership-is-changing-the-game%f0%9f%94%b8/
LOCATION:SIMS Seminar Hall\, 5th Floor\, HBS Hospital\, #58\, Cockburn Road\,ShivajiNagar\,\, Bengaluru\, India
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Regional-Dialogue-.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241118T135034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T135034Z
UID:11915-1732953600-1732986000@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Courses in Conservation Leadership 2025 ~ NCF India
DESCRIPTION:NCF India is offering a wonderful set of courses to address the lack of adequate formal training in inter-disciplinary conservation research and  practice\, which is essential  to create a strong cadre of well-trained and motivated conservation leaders and practitioners. The courses in Conservation Leadership are meant for Indian conservation practitioners and span essential conservation skills including project planning\, fund raising\, monitoring and evaluation of programmes\, effective stakeholder engagement\, and effective communication. \nThe courses aim to assist conservation practitioners in finding the best solutions to help them in their work. Read more on the courses here. \nClick here for specific course links to REGISTER NOW before 30 Nov. 
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/courses-in-conservation-leadership-2025-ncf-india/
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nature Conservation Foundation":MAILTO:apply@ncf-india.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241130T070000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241130T090000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20240914T093249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T065658Z
UID:11165-1732950000-1732957200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Water Testing Walk ~ by ATREE
DESCRIPTION:Join this walk at the Jakkuru lake – guided by Priyanka Jamwal of ATREE \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/water-testing-walk-by-atree/
LOCATION:Jakkuru Lake
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-11-25-at-12.09.37.png
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241106T044625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T045158Z
UID:11767-1732233600-1733356799@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:ALL LIVING THINGS - Environmental Film Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:ALT EFF’s 2024 edition marks five years of driving large-scale climate action through the power of cinema\, inspiring us to understand our place and role on this shared planet.\nJoin the movement\, take charge\, and spark a ripple of change. \nThe All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) curates impact storytelling and experiential learning that is accessible\, relevant to inspires awareness into action. Through pay-as-you-feel global online streaming & in-person community screenings\, they showcase untold stories of regeneration\, activism\, crisis and hope. \nBangalore screenings between November 22nd to December 4th\nKEY DETAILS ABOUT #ALTEFF2024:\n🎥 100+ live screening events pan-India + globally (Ireland\, Chile\, Costa Rica\, USA)\n🎥 72 films\n🎥 Streaming 🌏 online \nSEE | BOOK | REGISTER at www.alteff.in
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/all-living-things-environmental-film-festival-2024/
CATEGORIES:External event,Hybrid Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241202
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241118T135940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T135940Z
UID:11922-1732233600-1733097599@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:November Tree Festival ~ Season Watch
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate the end of the year in one of the best ways possible! Season watch invites you to organize and go on tree walks around you and SeasonWatch your trees. Participate\, Complete the festival challenges and win exciting prizes! \nWhen: 22 November – 1 December 2024 \nWhere: Anywhere in India! \nREAD MORE about the festival challenges here!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/november-tree-festival-season-watch/
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20240914T090728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T090728Z
UID:11162-1731488400-1732640400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Mountains of Life ~ by Azim Premji University
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate nature and understand sustainability and climate change issues through a trilingual\, multi-sensorial and immersive festival! \nImmerse yourselves in stories of mountains from India and around the world\, alongside art installations\, cultural performances\, movies\, installations\, artefacts\, interactive workshops and more! \nOpen to schools\, colleges\, organisations and the public. Advance Registration required. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/mountains-of-life-by-azim-premji-university/
LOCATION:Azim Premji University\, Burugunte Village\, Survey No 66\, Bikkanahalli Main Rd\, Sarjapura\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka\, 562125\, India
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Partner Organisation Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20240824T053940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T054029Z
UID:11020-1731196800-1731628799@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Back to Roots Residency ~ by Spudnik Farms
DESCRIPTION:Back to Roots is a residency program by Spudnik Farms aimed at creating spaces for interdisciplinary learning and fostering cultural exchanges that stimulate food innovation necessary for healthier and more prosperous communities. The goal is to unite the culinary expertise of chefs with the profound insights of local farmers\, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of food. \nSpudnik Farms\, +91 7349632966 +91 9900606698 \nResidency Activities:  \n\nField trips and excursions to tuber-growing communities\nHands-on experience with tuber crop cultivation and harvesting\nWorkshops and talks by experts on tuber crops and sustainable agriculture\nCollaborative recipe development and cooking sessions\nCultural exchanges and community engagement activities\n\nSubmission Instructions: \n\nPlease submit your completed application form\, along with any supporting materials (portfolio\, website links\, etc.) by 30th August 2024.\nSelected participants will be notified by the end of September.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/back-to-roots-residency-by-spudnik-farms/
LOCATION:Joida village
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Spudnik Farms":MAILTO:spudnikfarms@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241108T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
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:20260422T155458
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241030T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241030T204500
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241028T182510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T183101Z
UID:11758-1730314800-1730321100@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Ditty | Make Forests Not War
DESCRIPTION:Ditty is an Indian singer songwriter based in Berlin\, Germany. Trained in architecture and ecology\, she writes songs inspired by the natural world. \nIn 2019\, she released her first album called Poetry Ceylon that spoke about her life on the island of Sri Lanka and her relationships with birds\, trees\, the ocean\, the forests and herself. \nSoon after\, she created India’s first carbon neutral tour\, Make Forests Not War. This tour was aimed to be carbon neutral\, post which she planted a local\, indigenous food forest with the help of local environmentalists in Goa. The singer-songwriter traveled by train to 9 cities across the country\, singing earth-songs in gardens. She collaborated with local environmentalists to start important conversations around climate change\, sacred ecology\, communal regeneration and transformation \nThe programme will begin with a screening of Ditty’s documentary film Make Forests Not War\, followed by a conversation on all things musical and ecological. She will then be sharing songs– both old and new! \nRSVP here
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/ditty-make-forests-not-war/
LOCATION:Bangalore International Centre\, 7\, 4th Main Rd\, Stage 2\, Domlur\, Bengaluru\, Karnataka 560071
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241027T081500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241027T121500
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20240914T083727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T083858Z
UID:11152-1730016900-1730031300@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:ecoXplorers 2024 Inter-College Quiz Competition ~ by APU
DESCRIPTION:Calling all college students! \nJoin the second edition of ecoXplorers\, an inter-college quiz competition that challenges your knowledge on environment and climate issues. The event will be a great opportunity to test your skills\, learn something new\, and connect with like- minded nature enthusiasts. \nGet your team of 3 and REGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/ecoxplorers-2024-inter-college-quiz-competition-by-apu/
LOCATION:Good Shepherd Auditorium\, Museum Road\, Bengaluru\, India
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Partner Organisation Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241020T073000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241020T100000
DTSTAMP:20260422T155458
CREATED:20241016T112919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T112919Z
UID:11742-1729409400-1729418400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Lalbagh Walk ~ KoraWalks
DESCRIPTION:Join Korawalks to explore the wonderful delights that Lalbagh holds for all of us. Be it the amazing biodiversity of trees\, plants\, flowers\, birds\, insects\, butterflies\, or the interesting history behind our beloved botanical garden. \nREGISTER NOW!
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/lalbagh-walk-korawalks/
LOCATION:Lalbagh East Gate (nursery gate)
CATEGORIES:External event,In-person Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Korawalks":MAILTO:korawalks@gmail.com
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