Tuesday, March 22, 2011

An event to attend. Bring your i-card along!
Is Climate Change an Exaggerated Concern?
Location: Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi
March 24, 2011 From 11.30 am to 1 pm
Prakriti- The Environment Society, is pleased to invite you to join us for a panel discussion on ‘Climate Change is an Exaggerated Concern’ organised by Green Karbon, a Deutsche Bank- Sanctuary Asia Climate Change- Biodiversity initiative.

The Speakers
· Muhammad A. Khan, Advisor of Law and Policy to Ministry of Environment and Forests
· Professor Vinod Chandra Menon, Former Member National Disaster Management Authority, Government of India
· Samir Menon, Head of Eco-Sustainable Services, Tata Consultancy Services.
Speakers from LSR
· Dr. Kalyani, Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Lady Shri Ram College
· Preeti Venkatram, President, Prakriti- The Environment Society of Lady Shri Ram College
Please register at the link given below:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dHRXcXRraVNDMWtrWGsxS0tJMWwyLXc6MQ





Sunday, March 6, 2011

An environment week at Lady Shri Ram College - Participate!


Go green! It is the colour of our times. If you are a college student in Delhi, there are a number of events you can participate in at Lady Shri Ram College's Environment Week, popularly called the Prakriti Week. There is an Environment Quiz, an Ad-Mad competition, a Folder-making competition, an exciting panel discussion, an LSR Model Conference of the Parties (LSR MCOP), and a photo story competition.
It is your chance to display your talents and knowledge and win certificates and exciting cash prizes! So go ahead and enrol. Details of how to participate are given below -

The Environment Society of Lady Shri Ram College
Presents
‘Prakriti Week’
21st-26th March 2011
Rules and Registration Details (Also viewable on http://prakriti-lsr.blogspot.com/)
21st March: Tree Plantation (intra-college)
22nd March:
Environmental Quiz- 12:30 pm (inter-college)
1. Each participating team must consist of 2 members.
2. Cross college teams are allowed.
3. The first round will be a written round with Multiple Choice Questions. The top eight teams will qualify to the next round and will be contesting in the quiz.
4. The quiz essentially will be questioning you on environmental issues, environmentalists, global networks supporting the cause of the environment, etc.
5. Prizes worth Rs.3,000 to be won.
Each team is required to register on or before 15th March 2011 by sending a mail to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com with the Name, College, Course, Year, E-mail Address and Phone Number of both participants.
22nd March:
Eco Friendly Folder Making Competition- 12:30 pm (inter-college)
1. Participation maybe either in the form of a team of 2 or an individual.
2. A set of two folders has to be made on any one of the themes given below. Each folder should have a different design or pattern.
Cartoon
Traditional
Natural
3. Each folder should be of A4 size.
4. Only handmade paper can be used.
5. Drawing/ painting/ decoration has to be done on the spot.
6. You will be required to bring any material you require- handmade paper folders, scissors, paints, etc.
7. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
8. Prizes worth Rs. 1,800 to be won.
Each team is required to register on or before 15th March 2011 by sending a mail to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com with the Name, College, Course, Year, E-mail Address and Phone Number of the participant(s).

23rd March:
Green Ad Mad Competition- 3 pm (inter-college)
1. A team of 2 or maximum 3 members can participate.
2. The competition will consist of 2 rounds.
3. Preparation time before each round will be given.
4. Different forms of expression can be used- skit, jingles, slogans, or any other innovative form. 5. Time duration to present each act is 3 minutes.
6. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
7. Prizes worth Rs. 3,000 to be won.
Each team is required to register on or before 15thMarch 2011 by sending a mail to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com with the Name, College, Course, Year, E-mail Address and Phone Number of the participant(s).
24th March:
Panel Discussion- 11:30 am (inter-college)
‘Climate Change is an Exaggerated Concern’
Please confirm your presence by sending an e-mail on or before 15th March 2011 to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com with your Name, College, Course, Year, E-mail Address and Phone Number.

25th March: Film Screening (intra-college)

26th March:
The First Lady Shri Ram Model Conference of the Parties (LSR MCOP)- 9 am (inter-college)
• Applications are open for the following positions:
1. Government Delegates for the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action (AWG-LCA) Agenda: ‘Sustainable Development through Adaptation to and Mitigation of Climate Change’
2. Media Delegates (choose one of the three positions): a) Chief Editor (1) b) Reporter (3)
c) Photographer (1)
3. NGO Delegates (4)
For whichever delegate position you are applying, please write 250 words on why you want to be a part of LSR MCOP, and what makes you a suitable candidate for the position you are applying for (if you are applying to be a Media Delegate please include relevant samples of your work). Additionally, please mention previous debating and/or MUN experience.
Please note we will welcome those with no prior experience as well.
Send in the above (on or before 10th March 2011) to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com along with the following details: Name, College, Course, Year, Email Address, Phone Number, and Top Three Country Preferences* (in case you are applying to be a Government Delegate)
*Countries: China, Maldives, Australia, Russia, United Kingdom, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Nigeria, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Canada, Mexico, Indonesia, United States of America, Brazil, South Africa, Haiti, India, Afghanistan, Japan, Chile, United Arab Emirates, Congo, France, Turkey, South Korea, Malaysia, Iran, and Norway.
• Applications are also open for the Executive Board of the (AWG-LCA). It is mandatory for applicants to have had prior Executive Board experience. Knowledge about UNFCCC and Conference of the Parties is also a must.
Positions are: a) Chair b) Vice- Chair.
For whichever Executive Board position you are applying, please write 250 words on why you want to be a part of LSR MCOP, and what makes you a suitable candidate for the position you are applying for. Please also mention previous debating and/or MUN experience.
Send in the above (on or before 10th March 2011) to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com along with the following details: Name, College, Course, Year, Email Address, Phone Number
Please note that there is no registration fee for LSR MCOP.
Photo Story Competition: Theme- Environment and Growth: Contradictory or Complementary? (inter-college) 1. Only one photo story submission per participant is allowed.
2. Each photo story must have 3 photos in it.
3. Photographs must not be digitally altered in any way (only cropping is allowed).
4. Size of each photograph should be 6" x 8".
5. Each photograph in the story should have a caption and the name, college, course, and contact details of the participant clearly mentioned behind each.
6. Please send all your entries together, enclosed in an envelope to Faculty Apartments # 21, Lady Shri Ram College, Lajpat Nagar 4, New Delhi- 110024, India
7. Entries must reach LSR by 18th March, 12 pm.
8. The decision of the judges will be final and binding.
9. Prizes worth Rs.3,000 to be won.
All entries will be on display through the week.
For any queries please send a mail to lsr.prakriti@gmail.com or contact the numbers below.
Preeti Venkatram (President): 9818086231
Simren Singh (Secretary): 9717802408