CSM is conducting Climate Change workshops in Kolkata from 23rd - 30th of July 2010

9th GREENPOWER 2010 : International Conference cum Exposition on Renewable Energy Technologies
14 & 15 July 2010


World over, renewable energy is assuming tremendous importance. India is making rapid inroads in adopting renewable energy technologies. To further enhance the adoption of
renewable energy and promote the private sector participation in this sector. CII- Godrej GBC is taking a lead role by organizing the 9th edition of Green Power 2010
conference cum exposition on 14 & 15 July 2010, Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai

Focus :

To bring together leaders in the fields of technology, policy, industry, and finance to create a profitable platform for High level Networking and Business development in the renewable
energy sector. This is expected to give a tremendous fillip to he low carbon growth of Indian economy. This conference would be widely attended by National and International
experts, manufacturers, investors and financial institutions.

< Renewable Energy, Low carbon growth and climate change

< Policy initiatives

< National & International trends and Technologies

< Developing strategies to promote "Green Power”

< Innovative RE financing tools

< Corporate initiatives and success stories

Event Highlights
< Interaction between Industry & State Nodal Agencies

< Interaction with Regulators

< Panel discussion on financing



Date : 14 & 15 July 2010
Time : 0900 Hrs
Venue : Chennai Trade Centre, Nandambakkam, Chennai 600 089
Tel : +91 44 2231 6033
About CII-Godrej GBC
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) works to create and sustain an environment conducive to the growth of industry in India, partnering industry and government alike
through advisory and consultative processes. CII is a non-government, not-for-profit, industry led and industry managed organisation, playing a proactive role in India's development process. Founded over 115 years ago, it is India's premier business association, with a direct membership of over 7800 organisations from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 90,000 companies from around 396 national and
regional sectoral associations. CII catalyses change by working closely with government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sectoral consensus building and networking. Major emphasis is laid on projecting a positive
image of business, assisting industry to identify and execute corporate citizenship programmes. Partnerships with over 120 NGOs across the country carry forward our initiatives in integrated and inclusive development, which include health, education,livelihood, diversity management, skill development and water, to name a few.

Complementing this vision, CII's theme for 2009-10 is 'India@75: Economy, Infrastructure and Governance.' Within the overarching agenda to facilitate India's transformation into
an economically vital, technologically innovative, socially and ethically vibrant global leader by year 2022, CII's focus this year is on revival of the Economy, fast tracking Infrastructure and improved Governance. With 64 offices in India, 9 overseas in Australia, Austria, China, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, UK, and USA, and institutional partnerships with 221 counterpart
organisations in 90 countries, CII serves as a reference point for Indian industry and the international business community.

CII – Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre (CII – Godrej GBC), a division of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is India's premier developmental institution, offering advisory services to the industry on environmental aspects and works in the areas of Green Buildings, Energy Efficiency, Water Management, Renewable Energy, Green Business Incubation and Climate Change activities.

The Centre sensitises key stakeholders to embrace green practices and facilitates market transformation, paving way for India to become one of the global leaders in green businesses by 2015.

For more details, kindly contact
D. Suresh
d.suresh@cii.in
+91 99 66 88 11 37
Survey No 64, Kothaguda
Near HITEC City, Hyderabad - 500 084
Tel: +91 40 23112971-73 Ext. 108
Fax: +91 40 23112837
www.greenbusinesscentre.org

On the occasion of World Environment Day, 5 June 2010, Saturday, a Sit & Draw Competition will be held for children aged 10-14 years. The event is being jointly organised by the Centre for Social Markets (CSM) and the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM). BITM is the is the first Scientific and Industrial Museum in this country. (www.bitmcal.org)
 
The event is a part of CSM’s climate change education project supported by the Ministry of Environment and the Forest Department, Government of West Bengal.  
 
Children across Kolkata and from the KMC/ NGO run schools would be encouragedto participate in this event which will help to create a feeling of awareness among the young participants on the need to conserve our eco systems and biodiversity. The theme of the art competition would be “Many Species. One Planet. One Future, this year’s theme for the World Environment Day.
 
Duration of the competition would be two hours approx. from 10 AM- 12 PM. It will be held at the BITM premises at 19A, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata 700 019. Participants have to arrive by 10 AM for registration/ refreshments. Children will be categorised in two groups based on their age:
- Group I: Children aged 10-12 years (or standard V-VI)
- Group II: Children aged 12-14 years (or standard VII-VIII)
 
A total number of 200 are expected to particpate in the Sit & Draw competition.
 
Winners will be presented with exciting prizes, and merit certificates. A special jury and a celebrity Artist would be present to announce the winners and hand over the prizes and certificates.
Let us show the world how these young minds can demonstrate enormous creativity, thoughtfulness and concern for the environment. Encourage them to participate.
For further details you may contact Ms Tina Roy, Programme Manager, CSm-Kolkata at 033 24612932/ 9830583299 or email tina@csmworld.org

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