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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250606T170000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T190000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20250604T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T012354
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260528T012354
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:20260528T012354
CREATED:20241120T063016Z
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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:20260528T012354
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:20241015T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241015T173000
DTSTAMP:20260528T012354
CREATED:20241011T101615Z
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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:20260528T012354
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:20260528T012354
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:20260528T012354
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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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240901T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240901T200000
DTSTAMP:20260528T012354
CREATED:20240830T095538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T095538Z
UID:11053-1725217200-1725220800@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Monsoon Beauty Talk - Beyond the Blossoms: into the world of non-flowering plants~by India's Nature
DESCRIPTION:An online talk by Soham Kacker\, Plant Ecologist and Research Scholar\, on the fascinating world of liverworts\, mosses\, ferns\, and more! Discover how these overlooked plants shape our ecosystems and climate. \nThe talk is hosted on zoom\, with waiting room. While registration isn’t required\, please send an email to India’s Nature with your Zoom username to to receive priority admission and secure one of the 95 available slots. \nEmail to regster
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/monsoon-beauty-talk-beyond-the-blossoms-into-the-world-of-non-flowering-plantsby-indias-nature/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="India's Nature":MAILTO:indiasnature01@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240825T110000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260528T012354
CREATED:20240814T081300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T081749Z
UID:10953-1724583600-1724587200@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Tell a Tale - with Vikram Sridhar
DESCRIPTION:What’s in a story?\nRemember those magical bedtime stories that took us on wild adventures\, where animals could talk and trees had secrets? Stories always inspire our love of nature\, from talking owls to clever crows to mysterious forest spirits. Join Tell a Tale with Vikram Sridhar\, and learn how to use stories to bring kids (and grown-ups!) closer to nature. \nRemember to bring your sense of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia! Open to 18+adults only \nRegister for the session
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/tell-a-tale-with-vikram-sridhar/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240821T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260528T012354
CREATED:20240816T092623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T092623Z
UID:10955-1724263200-1724268600@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:"Salt in the wound" or climate resilience?
DESCRIPTION:An interdisciplinary field-based exploration of aquaculture land transformations in coastal India. \nIIHS is delighted to have Garima Jain\, PhD Candidate and Gilbert F White Environment and Society Fellow\, Arizona State University\, as the next speaker for the Publics@IIHS lecture series. Drawing on her ongoing doctoral research\, Garima talks about the phenomenon of aquaculture land transformation\, a practice of growing fish on land\, in the context of climate-exposed coastal India. Registration link \nJoin on 21 August\, 6pm IST\, online on Zoom. 
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/salt-in-the-wound-or-climate-resilience/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240809T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240809T203000
DTSTAMP:20260528T012354
CREATED:20240730T043659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T043659Z
UID:10744-1723226400-1723235400@www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org
SUMMARY:Fixing waste journeys : Active citizen workshop
DESCRIPTION:Together\, uncover the journey of waste and brainstorm solutions\, which could be featured on Citizen Matters and shared with concerned officials! \nRegistration link: \nLearning session: Friday August 9th\, 6 pm– 8:30 pm (Zoom link to be provided)\n\nFacilitators: Pinky Chandran\, Independent Researcher\, Less Waste Practitioner @swmrtbengaluru @wasteframes; Meera K is Founder and Trustee\, Oorvani Foundation.\n\n\n\n\nExpectation: You need to be familiar with waste management\, and preferably have some volunteering experience. Open to participants from any city. \nThe session will have groups working on specific site use cases – you will also be documenting findings/observations\, with short videos or photos\nFor any queries\, mail  foundation@oorvani.in \n\nOorvani Foundation is a non-profit committed to civic engagement\, citizenship and communities.
URL:https://www.bengalurusustainabilityforum.org/event/fixing-waste-journeys-active-citizen-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:External event,Online Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oorvani Foundation":MAILTO:foundation@oorvani.in
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