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WasteSafe 2009 (Khulna, Bangladesh, from 09 November 2009 to 10 November 2009)

Bangladesh based Khulna University of Engineering and Technology is organising a two-day international conference on solid waste management from November 9, 2009 at its campus. Participants will discuss appropriate techniques and plans for effective management of waste. The deadline for sending abstracts is January 31, 2009.

Cartoon contest on climate change (New Delhi, from 08 November 2009 to 30 November 2009)

British Council, in partnership with the Ken Sprague Fund UK, announces a cartoon contest to sensitise and bring better awareness about climate change. The deadline for submitting entries is November 30, 2009.

International green film festival (New Delhi, India, from 27 October 2009 to 31 October 2009)

CMS VATAVARAN is organising the 5th film festival on environment and wildlife. Sustainable technologies is the theme chosen for this year. Deadline for sending early entries is August 30, 2009.

Stand Up Take Action 2009 (, from 16 October 2009 to 18 October 2009)

For fourth year in a row, the UN Millennium Campaign is organising the global Stand Up Take Action event from October 16-18, 2009. The movement mobilised 116 million people last year in support of the MDGs.

Forum on clean technology (New Delhi, India, from 15 October 2009 to 16 October 2009)

Cleantech Forum XXIV, to be held in New Delhi from October 15-16, 2009, will provide opportunities to learn and develop cutting-edge clean technologies in India. It will allow key stakeholders to find innovative solutions.

Summit on environment (New Delhi, India , from 14 September 2009 to 16 September 2009)

IRWM & Co. announces the 2009 Indian Environment Summit that will provide a platform to discuss key environmental issues and innovative technological solutions to meet the demand for a pollution free green environment. The summit will be held from September 14 – 16, 2009.

Conference on renewable energy (India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, from 06 September 2009 to 07 September 2009)

Solar Energy Society of India announces ICORE - 2009 that will showcase best of renewable energy and rural development practices from October 6-7, 2009. The annual event will witness participation of key stakeholders from amongst the Indian renewable energy community.

Voices from the Waters 2009 (Bangalore, India, from 04 September 2009 to 07 September 2009)

Bangalore Film Society along with a consortium of institutions invites entries for the 4th International Film Festival on Water to be held from September 4-7, 2009 in Bangalore, India. Aiming to create awareness on water as a precious resource, entries should reach latest by July 31, 2009.

Consultative dialogue on India's climate roadmap (New Delhi, India, from 16 July 2009 to 16 July 2009)

OneWorld Foundation India is organising a consultative dialogue on the theme: India’s Climate Responsive Roadmap for Development on July 16, 2009 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. In run up to Copenhagen, the purpose is to underline a rights-based approach to development.

Conference on media, democracy and governance (New Delhi, India, from 13 July 2009 to 16 July 2009)

Asian Media Information and Communication Centre invites papers for its 18th annual international conference on “Media, Democracy and Governance: Emerging Paradigms in a Digital Age” to be held from July 13-16, 2009 in New Delhi, India. The last date for sending abstracts is March 1, 2009.

Imagine a better world (Cairo, Egypt, from 03 July 2009 to 07 July 2009)

Imagine Cup 2009, a Microsoft initiative, invites students to participate in the competition and help achieve the UN Millennium Development Goals using technology. The finals will be held from July 3-7, 2009 in Cairo, Egypt.

Conference on sustainable connectivity (New Delhi, India , from 23 June 2009 to 25 June 2009)

Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation organises the third annual forum on connecting rural communities Asia. Interested participants need to register for the event to be held from June 23-25, 2009.

Ecofilms 2009 (Rodos, Greece, from 23 June 2009 to 28 June 2009)

Image & Environment Society invites films, documentaries and features for ‘ecofilms’, an international films & visual arts festival to be held from June 23-28, 2009 in Rodos, Greece. The entries focusing on issues related to environment conservation should reach latest by March 1, 2009.

eASIA 2009 (Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 02 June 2009 to 04 June 2009)

Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies in collaboration with Elets Technomedia will organise its annual event, eAsia 2009 from December 2-4 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event aims to promote consultative dialogue, strategic planning, knowledge networking and business partnerships on ICT for development.

Summer course on environmental management (New Delhi, India, from 01 June 2009 to 30 June 2009)

Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment is organising a month-long summer certificate course on the policies, politics and practices of environmental management in India. The course will start on June 1 and the last date for submission of application is April 10, 2009.

Training on carbon revenue (Madhya Pradesh, India, from 13 May 2009 to 15 May 2009)

Development Alternatives is organising a training programme on Carbon Revenues: A Source of Funding from May 13-15, 2009 at its campus in central India. The objective is to help organisations develop projects that would help them earn carbon funds.

Workshop on communalism and violence (New Delhi, India, from 12 May 2009 to 14 May 2009)

Delhi-based Jagori is organising a three-day thematic workshop: Communalism and Violence against Women. It focuses on the history of communalism and fundamentalism in India and its impact on the dalits, adivasis, women and other sections. The deadline for application is April 15, 2009.

World Creative Youth Forum 2009 (Bulacan, Philippines, from 05 May 2009 to 10 May 2009)

Brotherhood of Destiny is organising the World Creative Youth Forum from May 5 -10, 2009 in Bulacan, Philippines. The event calls upon young people to take proactive action towards building a sustainable future. The last date for registration is January 31, 2009.

Training on micro enterprise development (New Delhi, India, from 05 May 2009 to 07 May 2009)

Parivartan announces a training programme on markets and marketing for micro enterprise development. The three-day programme aims at building institutional and individual capacities in linking livelihoods to markets. The deadline for registration is April 30, 2009.

Global conclave on microfinance (New Delhi, India, from 29 April 2009 to 29 April 2009)

Microfinance Connect will conduct its first annual global conclave on April 29, 2009 in New Delhi, India. Through its theme: ‘Financing the Poor - Moving Beyond Inclusion’, the conference will explore the effectiveness of microfinance services in enabling social and economic progress of clients and the community.