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Conference on climate change and food security (Jaipur, Rajasthan, from 24 April 2009 to 26 April 2009)

Institute of Development Studies is organising an international conference on Climate change, Livelihoods and Food Security from April 24-26, 2009 in Jaipur, a western Indian city. Abstracts of papers exploring various issues related to the theme should be submitted by January 31.

Seminar on energy and climate change (Leh, India, from 21 April 2009 to 24 April 2009)

French NGO GERES is organising a seminar on energy and climate change from April 21-24, 2009 in Leh, India. The objective is to integrate these themes within development strategies. The last date for sending in papers is Februray 2, 2009.

ICTD 2009 (Qatar, Doha, from 17 April 2009 to 19 April 2009)

Carnegie Mellon University is organising the third international conference on Information and Communication Technologies and Development from 17-19 April 2009 in Doha, Qatar. The event will provide a platform for academic researchers, scholars and development practitioners to share innovative practices in using technology for development.

Men for gender equality (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 30 March 2009 to 03 April 2009)

MenEngage is organising a Global Symposium on Engaging Men and Boys in Gender Equality from March 30 – April 3, 2009 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event will attempt to increase involvement of men in building a gender-just world. The deadline for registration is February 28, 2009.

Earth Hour (, from 28 March 2009 to 28 March 2009)

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) is organising an Earth Hour to highlight the need for meaningful policy on climate change. On March 28, 2009, millions of people around the globe will switch off their lights for an hour to convey their message of concern.

Oxford India Business Forum (New Delhi, India, from 25 March 2009 to 25 March 2009)

The Saïd Business School will hold the Fourth Oxford India Business Forum on ‘Health and the Environment: Challenges to India’s Growth’ on March 25, 2009 in New Delhi, India. Business leaders, academics, policy makers and sector specialists will discuss issues affecting quality health-care in India.

Training on online journalism (New Delhi, India, from 23 March 2009 to 17 April 2009)

Indira Gandhi National Open University in collaboration with Deutsche Welle (DW) Akademie, Germany invites applications for a training programme on online journalism during March 23 – April 17, 2009. The month-long programme will acquaint the participants with various interactive elements of multimedia. The deadline for applying is March 10, 2009.

Training on building green homes (New Delhi, India, from 19 March 2009 to 21 March 2009)

Development Alternatives is organising a training course on Building for Future: Sustainable Homes from March 19-21, 2009 in New Delhi. The three-day programme aims to equip the participants with professional expertise in designing and constructing green buildings.

World Water Forum (Istanbul, Turkey, from 16 March 2009 to 22 March 2009)

World Water Council is organising the 5th World Water Forum from March 16-22, 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. The largest international event of its kind aims to raise awareness and understanding of water issues and propose concrete solutions to address global challenges.

World Conference on Tobacco Or Health (Mumbai, India, from 08 March 2009 to 12 March 2009)

Salaam Bombay Foundation along with partner organisations will host the 14th World Conference on Tobacco Or Health from March 8-12, 2009 in Mumbai, India. Focusing on stronger action against tobacco, the event aims to develop interest and awareness among local communities and advance initiatives on tobacco control.

Learning knowledge management (Ghaziabad, india, from 26 February 2009 to 27 February 2009)

Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad, India invites papers for an international conference on knowledge management and intellectual capital from February 26-27, 2009 at the Institute’s campus. The event will help organisations manage business, trade and industry through harnessing technological, human and cultural resources.

Conference on inclusive governance (West Bengal, India, from 19 February 2009 to 20 February 2009)

Delhi based Society for Participatory Research in Action (PRIA) is organising a conference on social inclusion challenges in Citizenship and Governance from February 19-20, 2009 at the North Bengal University campus at Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, in eastern India. The last date for sending abstracts is January 10.

Parliamentarians' Forum on Hunger and Inequality (Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 16 February 2009 to 17 February 2009)

UNDP and FAO are organising a Parliamentarians' Forum on Hunger and Inequality from February 16-17, 2009 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The meeting will enable policymakers and international experts discuss solutions to these critical challenges in meeting the MDGs.

National Conference on eGovernance (Goa, India, from 12 February 2009 to 13 February 2009)

Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Government of India is organising the 12th National Conference on eGovernance from February 12-13, 2009 in Goa. The event will provide a forum to explore new technologies and solutions in this domain. Last date for sending in papers is January 15, 2009.

People’s Technology Congress (Kolkata, India, from 06 February 2009 to 07 February 2009)

Forum of Scientists, Engineers and Technologists is organising its seventh All India People’s Technology Congress from February 6-7, 2009 in the eastern city of Kolkata. The event would explore the use of sustainable and environment friendly techniques and models for improvement in quality of life.

Delhi Sustainable Development Summit 2009 (New Delhi, India, from 05 February 2009 to 07 February 2009)

The annual flagship event of Delhi based The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will focus on engaging all stakeholders for a global consensus on climate change. To be held from 5-7 February 2009, it also offers a platform to exhibit latest technologies, products and services to address the issue.

India R&D Conference 2009 (New Delhi, India, from 22 January 2009 to 23 January 2009)

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is organising the third India R&D conference on the theme 'ICT Innovations' from January 22 - 23, 2009 in New Delhi, India. Experts will discuss innovative ICT practices in various development sectors and formulate recommendations for industry, investors and policymakers.

Skoch Summit 2009 (New Delhi, India, from 22 January 2009 to 23 January 2009)

Skoch Consultancy Services invites papers for its annual leadership summit to be held in New Delhi on January 22-23, 2009. The conference will focus on the challenges and responses in areas of governance, disaster management and service delivery. The deadline for submitting abstract is December 25, 2008.

Film festival: Quotes from the Earth (New Delhi, from 19 December 2008 to 20 December 2008)

Delhi based Toxics Link is inviting entries to a film festival on environment from December 19-20, 2008 in the Indian capital. The event will showcase award winning documentaries highlighting a multitude of voices and views from across the globe.

Summit on clean technologies (New Delhi, India, from 05 December 2008 to 06 December 2008)

Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) in collaboration with Ministry of Science & Technology is organising its annual Technology Summit on December 5-6, 2008 in New Delhi. The event will explore opportunities for innovation, collaborative research and technology transfer to achieve a low carbon economy.