In the fourth edition of the Net Zero Dialogues, we wish to define parameters to assess social & ecological impacts of renewable energy projects that can feed into policy. To brainstorm this approach, ATREE, 14 Trees Foundation, Ecological Society Pune and Chandrakanta Kesavan Center for Energy Policy and Climate Solutions at IIT Kanpur are convening […]
Join this thought-provoking session with urbanist Dr. Gautam Bhan where he explores the concept of the ‘public’ and how different groups shape and experience a city’s culture and sense of belonging. This talk will investigate the dynamic relationship between public spaces and cultural identity. Dr. Bhan will examine how parks, streets, and communal areas serve […]
Rivers & People: A Disconnect in Times of Scarcity Creating a Space to Think, Ideate and Protect Rivers Bengaluru, India’s economic engine, is a water-starved city. The Cauvery river, its lifeline, is drying up and severely polluted, while the Western Ghats forests, where its waters originate, are rapidly degrading. Yet, the government continues to push for […]
Learn about life cycle assessment (LCA) and how it can be applied to assess an in-depth environmental impact of any product or good; thereby enabling informed decision-making and the development of effective sustainability and climate change strategies. Open to mid-career researchers studying, working, or interested in the fields of sustainability, circular economy, and sustainable development.
How can technology help us understand our cities? Can Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning help us make sense of our changing environment? Answer these questions in an interactive workshop by T V Ramachandra from the Centre for Ecological Sciences at the Indian Institute of Science. Participants will use spatial analyses to understand the implications of […]
As drivers weigh between left and right, squeezing through gaps that are parlous and tight, who knows which way they'll go, or why— there's more to this than meets the eye. As passengers linger around shelters and bays, helplessly staring at the traffic's slow pace, who knows which bus will pick them up, or why— […]
The Hackathon on Sustainability (HackOnS - 2024) is an exciting and dynamic event about sustainability. This hackathon will focus on generating innovative solutions to some of the most pressing environmental challenges, including climate change, renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture. REGISTER NOW!
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. The webinar will gather policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders to discuss the impact of heat-stress on public health and urban systems, focusing […]