Welcome to CSE's online Trainings

The Global Waste Management Outlook 2024 estimates that over 2.1 billion tonne of municipal waste is generated globally, a figure projected to rise by 56 per cent to 3.78 billion tonne by 2050.Theshare of the Global Southin waste generation, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, is alarming, where it has already exceededour capacity to manage. Organic waste hovers between65-80 per cent of the overall solid waste in these regions, compared to a global average of 50-55 per cent; often found to be the most polluting, it is thus the most challenging of all waste streams, significantly contributing to global GHG emissions. 

Currently, 60 per cent of the world’s waste is not collected or processed properly, often ending up in uncontrolled dumpsites or marine environments. Suchunscientific disposal contributes to GHG emissions and contaminates the recyclable fractions. Therefore, both upstream (waste reduction at the source) and downstream (effective waste management) measures are crucial. 

India's experience shows that home composting can significantly reduce waste at its source, provided such efforts are made inclusive through appropriate instruments. Source separation is non-negotiable, as no technology has ever been sustainable when the waste is mixed at source.The Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE), with 19 member states from Africa and Asia, has prioritised source separation and home composting in its agenda for sustainable waste management. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), in its pursuit to foster capacity building of the Global South, is offering a four-day online training programme. This training focuses on the necessity and strategies for source separation, legal mandates, and dissemination of successful models from Sub-Saharan Africa and India. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Strategies for adoptingsource separation and home composting
• Role of local governments to ensure source separation and home composting
• Legal provisions and role of various stakeholders
• Various working models from India and African nations 

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE

• Live sessions with domain experts and practitioners including Q&A with participants
• Course materials and resources
• Certificate of completion after quiz result

For further details, please contact 

Mou Sengupta
Program Manager,
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: mou.sengupta@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9836448262 

Kaifee Jawed
Deputy Program Manager
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy
Centre for Science and Environment
Email:kaifee.jawed@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9755411810

CENTRE FOR Science and Environment (CSE) has fostered the Global Forum of Cities for Circular Economy (GFCCE), a community of 15 African and four Asian countries, to promote sustainable solid waste management practices. GFCCE has identified waste characterisation and quantification as the first of its 14 “common agendas for action”, focusing on waste composition to facilitate scientific assessment and data-driven approach to resource planning.

Rapid urbanisation and population explosion in cities have put a severe strain on sanitation and waste management services. CSE believes that understanding waste characteristics is at the epicenter of sustainable planning and informed decision-making. This three-day online training, curated exclusively for GFCCE member states and other Global South nations, aims to demystify waste characterisation and quantification and equip participants with the essential learnings to enable them to comprehend the diverse challenges and opportunities inherent in waste management practices.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Fundamentals of waste characterisation and quantification
• Methodologies for waste characterisation and quantification studies
• Identifying and mapping stakeholders
• Case studies from various regions

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:

KULDEEP CHOUDHARY
Programme Officer
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy, CSE
Email: kuldeep.choudhary@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 8377030507

MOU SENGUPTA
Programme Manager
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy, CSE
Email:mou.sengupta@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9836448262

Growing urbanisation and a concurrent rise in urban populations are taking a toll on the basic services that cities provide to their citizens. Sanitation and waste management is one of the services that is under immense pressure. Cities of the Global South are stretched to the limit, as they are running short of human, financial and technical resources that can help them dealwith this pressure. 

In this scenario, the informal sector can offer an invaluable parallel pool of resources. Informal waste workers – who constitute two per cent of the global population -- collect, segregate, sort, help in recycling and recovering the value of waste.Despite their skillsets and obvious contribution to the SWM value chain, they remain socially and economically vulnerable,with almost no recognition of the role they play. 

If systematically integrated and trained, they can be instrumental in reducing the cost of waste management, increasing the current rate of recovery and recycling, and diverting waste from reaching landfills. India’s flagship scheme in this sector -- Clean India Mission or Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 – has highlighted the need for integrating informal waste workers. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) believes such an integration is necessary to achieve a paradigm shift in waste management. CSE invites applications for a five-day online training programme which has been conceptualised on the basis of this conviction.The objective of the course is to examine and re-emphasise the role of the informalsector in the waste value chain; identify thestakeholders involved in informal wasterecycling; and assess the different approaches andstrategies for integration. 

Course Highlights

• Stakeholders in the informal sector, and how they work in the solid waste value chain
• Challenges and opportunities in informal waste recycling
• Approaches and strategies for integration of the informal sector
• Successful Indian case studies 

For more details, please contact: 

Mou Sengupta                                                                         
Deputy Programme Manager
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy
Centre for Science and Environment
Email:mou.sengupta@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9836448262 

Minakshi Solanki
Research Associate
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: minakshi.solanki@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 7827392845

Urbanisation, technological advancement and economic growth have together resulted in an exponential increase in waste generation, creating health and environmental hazards, and posing a threat to the human race. As per the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), urban India generates 145,352 metric tonne of waste every day. A majority of the cities are grappling with the challenges that arise due to lack of source segregation and disposal of mixed waste. 

Waste is not produced in a vacuum; it is an offshoot of human activities.Therefore, understanding human behavior and developing approaches to deal with it is the key to minimise, manage and process solid waste in an efficient manner. Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) invites applications for an online course on Strategies to Develop a Framework for IEC-BCC (Information, Education and Communication-Behavior Change Communication), that can propel and encourage source segregation and home composting -- with a special emphasis on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle (the 3R principle). 

The five days’ comprehensive training will not only provide an insight into the status, challenges and implementation strategies of waste segregation at source in India, but also help understand planning, designing, and implementing appropriate IEC-BCC strategies to achieve sustainable solid waste management. 

WHO WILL BENEFIT?

• Waste generators
• Local government representatives
• Waste managers and waste management practitioners
• Officials from state, urban and local bodies.
• Academics, consultants and students
• NGO/civil society and private companies
• Volunteers aspiring to work and contribute to the SWM sector

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Existing guidelines on source segregation, IEC/BCC and home composting in India
• Planning and implementation of IEC/BCC and home composting and significance of adopting 3R principles in SWM
• Preparing effective action plans for IEC/BCC including 3R principle for stakeholders
• Developing strategies to promote source segregation with optimum community participation
• Case studies
• Live sessions by waste management practitioners

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT THE COURSE COORDINATORS:

MOU SENGUPTA
Deputy Programme Manager, SWM and Circular Economy, CSE
mou.sengupta@cseindia.org
Mob No: +91 983644826 

KAIFEE JAWED
Programme Officer, SWM and Circular Economy, CSE
kaifee.jawed@cseindia.org
Mob No: +9197554110, 8383986473

Only for the Participants from Africa and Asia (except India)

The countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are expected to witness a major economic transition over the coming century as their populations explode, their rural-to-urban migration increases, and their consumption patterns change. All this will contribute to an exponential rise in waste generation, and put a huge strain on natural resources and the already stretched public and private sector services and infrastructure for managing solid waste. 

Presently, open dumping is the predominant waste disposal method adopted by SSA countries. The region has 19 of the world’s 50 biggest dumpsites which are leading to enormous environmental and health problems. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which has been working on policy and implementation of municipal solid waste (MSW) management at the regional, national and global levels, invites applications for its latest global online course on landfill management and dumpsite remediation. 

The objective of the course is to offer state-of-art knowledge in landfill design and operations, technological and policy interventions in dumpsite remediation, and the various challenges in landfill management in developing economies. 

For more details, please contact the Course Coordinators:

Course Coordinator

Dr. Richa Singh
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy Programme
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: richa.singh@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9920658638

Minakshi Solanki
Research Associate
Solid Waste Management and Circular Economy Programme, CSE
Email: minakshi.solanki@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 78273 92845

Urban India generates close to 1,49,180 metric tonne (MT) of municipal solid waste (MSW) on a daily basis, as per the Swacch Bharat Mission (Urban) dashboard. About 74,590 MT of this is biodegradable in nature. Limited treatment technologies for the biodegradable fraction leads to generation of gases like methane and carbon dioxide, which contribute to global warming

If this enormous amount of biodegradable waste is processed using appropriate technologies, urban India has the potential to produce approximately 2,536 tonne of bio-CNG (compressed biogas or CBG) every day, with an estimated market value of Rs 17.75 crore. The amount of revenue we could make each year by simply treating our biodegradable waste to make bio-CNG is about Rs 6,390 crore. Add to this our energy economics: The country currently imports nearly 85.5 per cent of its crude oil requirements and about 50 per cent of natural gas requirements. While we are frantically searching for alternative fuels, here is a resource that is ready to be used.

Centre for Science and the Environment (CSE) invites you to join its online training programme on bio-gas, its technologies, management, and the economic and environmental benefits.

Course Highlights

• Bio-gas - technology, capital requirement, operational expenditure
• Protocol for installation and pre-requisites
• Purification technology for bio-CNG
• Policy mandate, subsidies and various government schemes
• Economic and environmental benefits
• Case studies from India

For further details, please contact the course coordinator

Kaifee Jawed
Programme Officer,
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: kaifee.jawed@cseindia.org
Contact: +91 9755411810, 8383986473

Course dates: January 10-14, 2023
Last date to apply: January 7, 2023
Course duration: 8 hours
Learning platforms: Zoom and Moodle
Course type: Online (self-paced and live sessions)

(Open for only participants from African and Asian Nations)

Rapid urbanisation and concurrent population growth in developing economies have led to generation of huge quantities of waste. While the city authorities are formally engaged in providing waste management services to their citizens, collection and recycling functions are not effectively executed in many parts of the world including the African nations -- primarily due to a lack of legal guidance, low sectoral development and lack of know-how about sustainable waste management businesses. 

As a result, in many developing countries including African countries, waste collection and material recycling activities are being largely performed by the informal sector. In fact, the reason many countries – have not been swamped by their own waste is this workforce called the “informal sector”. Apparently unorganised, it is a super-efficient contributor to the cause of circular economy. Unfortunately, not much is being done to integrate this sector and its operations into the mainstream solid waste management systems. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) believes such an integration is necessary to achieve a paradigm shift in waste management – this five-day online training programme is based on this conviction. The objective of the course is to provide information on the role of the informal sector in the waste value chain; the stakeholders involved in informal waste recycling; and different approaches and strategies of integration. 

Course Highlights

• Stakeholders in the informal sector, and how they work in the solid waste value chain
• Challenges and opportunities in informal waste recycling
• Approaches and strategies for integration of informal sector
• Successful Indian case studies 

For more details, please contact:

Minakshi Solanki
Research Associate
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: sce@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 7827392845

Economic growth today comes with its own set of challenges,one of which is managing municipal solid waste (MSW).The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) says urban India generates 1.48 lakh metric tonne (MT) of MSW every day; this comprises 0.71 lakh MT organic and 0.57 lakh MT inorganic waste. Governments are grappling with this every-growing problem of managing this waste while ensuringfinancial and environmental sustainability. 

The only strategy for sustainable solid waste management makes segregation of waste at source non-negotiable. Technology has been proved to be efficient when waste is not mixed at source. But this requires an effective communication strategy to engage with citizens using a set of locally relevant IEC and BCC tools to influence behaviour change. 

India’s flagship Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 mandates source segregation with a strong emphasis on IEC/BCC. Cities like Indore, Bhopal and Panaji are examples where sustainability has been achieved through segregation of waste at source. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) invites applications for an online course invites on IEC/BCC in Source Segregation for sustainable SWM. This five days’ comprehensive training will not only provide you with an insight into the status, challenges and implementation strategies of waste segregation at source in India, but also will help you learn plan, design, and implementappropriate IEC/BCC strategies. 

Course Highlights

• Existing guidelines onsource segregation and IEC/BCC in India
• Planning and implementationof IEC/BCC in SWM
• Preparing effective action plans for IEC/BCC for stakeholders
• Developing strategies to promote source segregation with optimum community participation
• Case studies
• Live sessions by waste management practitioners

Who will benefit from the course?

• Waste generators
• Local government representatives
• Waste managers and waste management practitioners
• Officials from state, urban and local bodies.
• Academics, consultantsand students
• NGO/civil society and private companies
• Volunteers aspiring to work and contribute tothe SWM sector

For further details, please contact the course coordinator

Mou Sengupta
Deputy Programme Manager
SWM, Centre for Science and Environment
Email: mou.sengupta@cseindia.org 
Contact: +91 9836448262

The countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are expected to witness a major economic transition over the coming century as their populations explode, their rural-to-urban migration increases, and their consumption patterns change. All this will contribute to an exponential rise in waste generation, and put a huge strain on natural resources and the already stretched public and private sector services and infrastructure for managing solid waste. 

Presently, open dumping is the predominant waste disposal method adopted by SSA countries. The region has 19 of the world’s 50 biggest dumpsites which are leading to enormous environmental and health problems. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), which has been working on policy and implementation of municipal solid waste (MSW) management at the regional, national and global levels, invites applications for its latest global online course on landfill management and dumpsite remediation. 

The objective of the course is to offer state-of-art knowledge in landfill design and operations, technological and policy interventions in dumpsite remediation, and the various challenges in landfill management in developing economies. 

Course highlights

• Landfill siting, design and construction, and operation
• Concept of dumpsite remediation, biomining and bioremediation in Indian Scenario
• Case studies of dumpsite remediation and landfill mining (national and international perspectives) 

Who will the training benefit

• City authorities
• Solid waste practitioners and experts
• Academicians and students
• Environmental Research Institutes
• NGOs
• Waste management industry professionals 

For more details, please contact the Course Coordinator:

Richa Singh
Municipal Solid Waste Management Programme
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: richa.singh@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9920658638

In 2019, the world produced 53.6 million metric tonne (MT) of e-waste; Asia accounted for the largest share of this dump -- 24.9 MT. India, the third largest producer of e-waste after China and the US, generated 3.2 MT, with a per capita generation figure of 2.4 kg.

Despite the government’s initiatives, 90 per cent of this waste is handled and managed by the informal sector – unsustainably. As part of its programme on sustainable solid waste management, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has focused on – besides other key waste streams -- the e-waste component.

CSE recognises the need to adopt resource-efficient waste management regimes, based on which it has conceptualised a one-week certificate course on ‘E- Waste Management in India’. The objective of the course is to provide a better understanding of the key issues in e-waste management, legal aspects and legislative tools for effective management, while also focusing on how shifting to responsible purchase and consumption patterns can strengthen and foster the proposed concepts of ‘Circular Economy’ and ‘Resource Efficiency’.

The mode of training would be online (self-paced) with a proper mix of interactive sessions hosted by subject matter experts. The course provides the flexibility of accessing on-demand literature, virtual presentations and case studies. Assessment exercises and group discussions on the modules would be a part of the sessions.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Status of e-waste management in India
• Major provisions of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 and amendments thereof
• Utilisation of the concepts of circular economy and resource efficiency
• Ill effects of mismanagement of e-waste
• Effective ways of handling e-waste n Understanding EPR in e-waste
• Best practices and models for e-waste management

FOR FURTHER DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Minakshi Solanki
Research Associate,
Solid Waste Management Programme,
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: minakshi.solanki@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 7827392845

Rapid urbanisation and concurrent population growth in developing economies have led to generation of huge quantities of waste. While urban local bodies are formally engaged in providing waste management services to their citizens, collection and recycling functions are not effectively executed in many parts of the country -- primarily due to a lack of legal guidance, low sectoral development and lack of know-how about sustainable waste management businesses. 

As a result, in many developing countries including India, waste collection and material recycling activities are being largely performed by the informal sector. In fact, the reason India – and other nations – have not been swamped by their own waste is this workforce called the “informal sector”. Apparently unorganised, it is a super-efficient contributor to the cause of circular economy. Unfortunately, not much is being done to integrate this sector and its operations into the mainstream solid waste management systems. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) believes such an integration is necessary to achieve a paradigm shift in waste management – this five-day online training programme is based on this conviction. The objective of the course is to provide information on the role of the informal sector in the waste value chain; the stakeholders involved in informal waste recycling; and different approaches and strategies of integration. 

Course highlights

• Stakeholders in the informal sector, and how they work in the solid waste value chain
• Challenges and opportunities in informal waste recycling
• Approaches and strategies for integration of informal sector
• Successful Indian case studies 

Who will the training benefit

• Solid waste practitioners
• Academicians and students
• NGOs
• Emerging solid waste experts
• Officials from various urban local bodies
• Consultancy firms, start-ups
• Waste management industry 

Participants will be awarded E-Certificates upon successful completion of the programme. 

For any query, please contact: 

Minakshi Solanki
Research Intern
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: sce@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 7827392845

Solid waste management has always been a significant challenge for India, and this challenge has attained gargantuan proportions over the years owing to growing urbanisation and unsustainable practices. 

Segregating the waste at source has been established as the most critical component of an effective sustainable waste management system. Source segregation helps improve the quality of recyclables, the treatment and processing efficiency, and significantly reduces the quantity of waste that reaches landfills.   

India’s flagship Swachh Bharat Mission has mandated source segregation with a strong emphasis on IEC and BCC, as source segregation cannot be achieved without an attitudinal shift among municipal bodies as well as citizens and local communities. Cities that have achieved high rankings in the country’s sanitation survey – the Swachh Survekshan – have managed to do so because they have concentrated their attention and resources on behaviour change drives at the grassroots level. Cities like Panaji in Goa and Indore in Madhya Pradesh can source segregate over 95 per cent of their waste owing to their extremely effective BCC (behaviour change communication) initiative, carried out through rigorous information-education-communication (IEC) activities. 

Of course, IEC and BCC are easier said than done. They cannot be a touch-and-go approach, with the goal of simply persuading people to segregate waste. Real transformation in community behaviour and practice takes time. Interventions must be structured to convey relevant and progressive messaging over a longer period of time, with regular reminders and information sharing. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is launching a new five-days online training programme on how to improve source segregation through attitudinal shift. The training will offer an insight into waste segregation in India, the gaps and obstacles in implementation, and the use of IEC-BCC-based interventions in waste management. 

Course highlights

• Overview of existing institutional and regulatory frameworks for IEC and BCC in India
• Importance and benefits of IEC and BCC in waste management
• Preparing implementation action plans for effective IEC activities
• Developing IEC and BCC strategies for community participation to promote source segregation
• Case studies
• Interactions with waste management practitioners who have successfully implemented IEC to bring attitudinal shift

For further details, please contact the Course Coordinator

Subhasish Parida
Programme Manager
Solid Waste Management Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: subhasish.parida@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 7873222285

In 2019, the world generated 53.6 million metric tonne (MT) of e-waste. Asia was responsible for generating 24.9 million MT (largest share in the world); of this, India accounted for 3.2 million MT. India is the third largest producer of e-waste after China and USA, with per capita generation at 2.4 kg. Despite the government’s initiatives, 90 per cent of this waste is handled and management by the informal sector. It is the need of the hour to understand and act on how to sustainably manage e-waste. Accurate data on e-waste generation, collection and disposal are integral to how a country formulates and evolves its policies and practices on managing this waste

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has been working on policy and advocacy for a sustainable e- waste management. It recognises the need to adopt resourceefficient waste management regimes, based on which it has conceptualised a one-week certificate course on ‘E-Waste Management in India’. The objective of the programme is to provide a better understanding of the key issues of e-waste management, legal aspects and legislative tools for effective management of e-waste while also focusing on how shifting to responsible purchase and consumption patterns can strengthen and foster the concepts of ‘circular economy’ and ‘resource efficiency’.

The mode of training would be online (self-paced), with a proper mix of interactive sessions with subject matter experts on e-waste and its management. The course provides a flexibility of accessing on-demand literature, virtual presentations and case studies. Assessment exercises and group discussions on the modules are provided for assessment and engagement of the participants.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Status of e-waste management in India
• Major provisions of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016 and amendments thereof
• Utilisation of the concepts of circular economy and resource efficiency
• Ill effects of mismanagement of e-waste
• Effective ways of handling e-waste
• Understanding EPR in e-waste
• Best practices and models for e-waste management

FOR MORE DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Kuldeep Choudhary
Programme Officer,
Solid Waste Management
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: kuldeep.choudhary@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 8377030507

Solid waste management has always been a significant challenge for India, and this challenge has attained gargantuan proportions over the years owing to growing urbanisation and unsustainable practices. 

Segregating the waste at source has been established as the most critical component of an effective sustainable waste management system. Source segregation helps improve the quality of recyclables, the treatment and processing efficiency, and significantly reduces the quantity of waste that reaches landfills.   

India’s flagship Swachh Bharat Mission has mandated source segregation with a strong emphasis on IEC and BCC, as source segregation cannot be achieved without an attitudinal shift among municipal bodies as well as citizens and local communities. Cities that have achieved high rankings in the country’s sanitation survey – the Swachh Survekshan – have managed to do so because they have concentrated their attention and resources on behaviour change drives at the grassroots level. Cities like Panaji in Goa and Indore in Madhya Pradesh can source segregate over 95 per cent of their waste owing to their extremely effective BCC (behaviour change communication) initiative, carried out through rigorous information-education-communication (IEC) activities. 

Of course, IEC and BCC are easier said than done. They cannot be a touch-and-go approach, with the goal of simply persuading people to segregate waste. Real transformation in community behaviour and practice takes time. Interventions must be structured to convey relevant and progressive messaging over a longer period of time, with regular reminders and information sharing. 

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is launching a new five-days online training programme on how to improve source segregation through attitudinal shift. The training will offer an insight into waste segregation in India, the gaps and obstacles in implementation, and the use of IEC-BCC-based interventions in waste management. 

Course highlights

• Overview of existing institutional and regulatory frameworks for IEC and BCC in India
• Importance and benefits of IEC and BCC in waste management
• Preparing implementation action plans for effective IEC activities
• Developing IEC and BCC strategies for community participation to promote source segregation
• Case studies
• Interactions with waste management practitioners who have successfully implemented IEC to bring attitudinal shift

For further details, please contact the Course Coordinator

Subhasish Parida
Programme Manager
Solid Waste Management Unit
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: subhasish.parida@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 7873222285

According to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, urban India generates 0.13 Million tonne of solid waste every day. Most of this is managed unscientifically and ends up in landfills. Regulators and lawmakers have recognised this menace, and under the umbrella law of Environment Protection Act, 1986 (EPA), a number of subordinate legislations have been enacted for regulating the manner of collection and disposal of various kinds of solid waste.

In 2016, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change introduced the new Solid Waste Management Rules (SWM), amending a version that had come in 2000. These Rules are based on the principles of “sustainable development”, “precaution” and “polluter pays”. These principles mandate municipalities and commercial establishments to act in an environmentally accountable and responsible manner.

Specific forms of waste are the subject matter of separate Rules and require separate compliances. But in spite of such a plethora of policies and laws, their implementation continues to face severe challenges. A holistic understanding of the Rules and how they can be enforced in a concerted manner for better waste management is the need of the hour.

The School of Circular Economy under the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI) in the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) invites you to join a 14-day online training course on understanding India’s Waste Management Rules, 2016.

WHAT WILL THE TRAINING OFFER

• Insights into the history and evolution of the Rules
• In-depth understanding of the Rules
• Scope and limitations of the different waste rules
• Understanding the impacts of violation and non-compliance 
• Role and responsibilities of different stakeholders
• On-ground implementation strategies for the Rules

WHO CAN APPLY?

• State government officials, urban local body representatives, urban/ town planners
• Waste management professionals and practitioners l NGO representatives
• Researchers and academics
• Students and beginners aspiring to work in waste management
• Citizens, residents of housing societies
• Regulated market committee representatives

Course Coordinator

Shailshree Tewari
Programme Officer
Solid Waste Management Unit, CSE
shailshree.tewari@cseindia.org
Mobile – 8800371929

Course Dates: August 20-27, 2021
Last Date to Apply: August 18, 2021
Course Duration: Seven days (9 hours)
Learning Platforms: Zoom and Moodle
Course Type: Online (self-paced and live sessions)

Unlined and unscientifically designed landfills - typically referred to as dumpsites - create irreversible environmental and health hazards; these include long-term concerns of greenhouse gas emissions, groundwater and surface water pollution, air pollution, and surface fires. Old dumpsites, in fact, are a well-known source of dislocated pollution due to the generation of hazardous leachates and emissions. To address this, there is an urgent need to reclaim these sites for building new scientific landfills for disposal of inerts and residual solid waste, as well as for increasing the life of the landfills (typically referred to as 'extending landfill capacity'). Also, the legacy waste buried in dumpsites must be treated and recycled for gainful applications.  

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has been working on policy and implementation with regard to municipal solid waste (MSW) management at the regional, national and global levels. It recognises the need to adopt resource-efficient waste management regimes, based on which it has conceptualized a seven-day online training programme on Dumpsite Remediation and Landfill Management.  

The objective of the course is to provide state-of-art knowledge in landfill design and operations as well technological and policy interventions in dumpsite remediation projects. The participants in the training will get an opportunity to gain knowledge on the various challenges in landfill management and dumpsite remediation in developing economies by subject experts and leading national and international solid waste practitioners. Speciality areas such as sustainable landfilling practice, landfill design and operation and landfill mining including feasibility, preliminary investigation, operation and management of landfill mining, and impact of landfill mining on sustainable waste management system will be extensively covered.    

Course Highlights

• Landfill siting, design and construction, and operation
• Concept of dumpsite remediation, biomining and bioremediation
• Case studies of dumpsite remediation and landfill mining (national and international perspectives)
• Zero-landfill city – approaches and strategies
• Sustainable waste management (including recycling, composting and waste to energy) and waste economics including waste business development 

Who will the training benefit:

• Solid waste practitioners
• Academicians and students
• Emerging solid waste experts
• Officials from various urban local bodies 

Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion upon successful completion of the programme.

Course Coordinator

Dr. Richa Singh
Programme Officer
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: richa.singh@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9920658638

Course Director

Atin Biswas
Programme Director
Municipal Solid Waste Management
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: atin.biswas@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91 9434348112

Dates for the training: 28th June 2021 to 6th July 2021.

Last date for payment: 25th June 2021.

Type of training: Paid

In 2019, the world generated a striking 53.6 million metric tons of E-waste, Asian continent generated 24.9 MT, the largest in the world, of which India generated 3.2 MT, and is the third-largest producer of E-waste after China and the U.S.A. The per capita generation of E-waste in India stands at 2.4 Kg. Despite the government’s initiatives, 90 percent of this waste is handled and managed by the informal sector. It is the need of the hour to understand and act on how to sustainably manage e-waste. Accurate data on e-waste generation, collection, and disposal are integral to how a country formulates and evolves its policies and practices on waste management.  

The mode of training would be online (Self-Paced) with a proper mix of interactive sessions with subject matter experts on E-waste and its management. The course provides the flexibility of on-demand literature, virtual presentations, and case studies. Assessment exercises and group discussion on the modules is provided for assessment and engagement of the participants. 

WHO CAN APPLY
Waste management practitioners, officials from central and state urban departments and municipalities, urban and town planners, academicians, students, and NGO representatives.

For further details, please contact the Course Coordinator

Shailshree Tewari
Program Officer,
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: shailshree.tewari@cseindia.org
Mobile: 8800371929

Biomedical waste management is a tricky business; it has become even more so in the COVID-19 times.

Not only has the quantity of biomedical waste produced in hospitals and other healthcare facilities increased, but with large numbers of people being quarantined at home, infectious waste has to be collected and processed from residential set-ups as well.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has been working for some time on policy and advocacy for biomedical waste management. It recognises the need to adopt a responsible biomedical waste management regime.

CSE has conceptualised a one-week online training programme on ªBiomedical Waste Management in Indiaº, with the objective of providing a better understanding of the key aspects of managing this waste, the legal concerns that govern it, and best practices.

The mode of training will be online (self-paced) with a mix of interactive sessions, imparted through on-demand literature, virtual presentations and case studies. Assessment exercises and group discussions on the modules will be provided/facilitated to help in selfassessment of the participants.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Status of Biomedical Waste Management in India
• Major provisions of the Biomedical Waste Management Rules, 2016
• Problems and challenges around Biomedical Waste Management
• Closing the `Disposal Cycle'
• General waste management at healthcare facilities
• Agenda for biomedical waste with reference to Covid-19

WHO CAN APPLY
Waste management practitioners, officials from central and state urban departments and municipalities, urban and town planners, academicians, students, and NGO representatives.

For further details, please contact the Course Coordinator

Ishani Sonak
Research Associate Centre for Science and Environment
Email: ishani.sonak@cseindia.org
Mobile: 9818884832

India consumes an estimated 16.5 million tonnes, about 1.6 million truckfulls, of plastic annually, of this, 43% is plastic manufactured for single-use packaging material that will mostly find its way into garbage bins. In all, 80% of total plastic produced in India is discarded. At least 40% of the plastic waste generated every day-25,940 tonnes or about 2,594 truckloads, as per 2015 CPCB study for the year 2011-12--goes uncollected. Accurate data on plastic waste generation, collection and disposal are integral to how a country formulates its policy on waste management. India needs these figures even more since it has stated its resolve to phase out singleuse plastic at the 2019 United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and banned the import of plastic waste into the country

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has been working on policy and advocacy for a sustainable plastic waste management. It recognizes the need to adopt resource-efficient waste management regimes, based on which it has conceptualized a 2-week online training programme on ‘Sustainable Plastic Waste Management . The objective of the programme is to provide a better understanding of the key aspects of plastic waste management in India and international case studies, legal aspect and alternatives to plastic. The course would help the participant to lead a plastic free life. Conscious purchase and consumption behavioral changes to strengthen and foster Circular Economy is the aim of the 19-hour training programme.

The mode of training would be online with a proper mix of interactive sessions with subject matter experts on plastic and sustainable plastic free living. The course provides a flexibility of on demand literature, virtual presentations and cases studies. Assessment exercises and group discussion on the modules is provided for self-assessment of the participants.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Status of plastic waste management in India
• Major provisions of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016
• Utilization of the concept of circular economy and resource efficiency
• Plastic free living in daily life
• Alternatives to plastics
• Effective ways of processing plastic waste
• National and international best practices

WHO CAN APPLY
Waste management practitioners, officials from central and state urban departments and municipalities, urban and town planners, village panchayat officials and members, academicians, students, and NGO representatives.

For further details, please contact the Course Coordinator

Dinesh Raj Bandela
Deputy Programme Manager
Centre for Science and Environment
Email: dinesh.bandela@cseindia.org
Mobile: 8800721020

Ishani Sonak
Research Associate,
Centre for Science and Environment,
Email: ishani.sonak@cseindia.org,
Mobile: 9818884832

Rapid urbanization and rising consumption of goods make waste management in India a massive challenge. Urban India produces about 56 million metric tonnes (MMT) of municipal solid waste every year, about 90 percent of which is collected and some 36 percent is ‘treated’ and another 33 percent is sent to landfills. Therefore, the need of the hour is to shift the focus towards source segregation, recycling and reuse. This will further strengthen and foster ‘Circular Economy’ by creating and optimizing resource ‘loops’ along value chains and will ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns into the existing waste management systems. 

The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has been working on policy and implementation with regard to municipal solid waste management at the regional, national and global levels. It recognizes the need to adopt resource-efficient waste management regimes, based on which it has conceptualized a 2-week online training programme on ‘Segregation and Composting for Sustainable Waste Management’. 

Objective: The objective of the programme is to provide a better understanding of the key aspects of management of municipal solid waste through source segregation, and composting of organic part of the waste including the feasibility of technologies involved in the treatment process; the current regulatory frameworks-national and global perspective; the best practices in the sector, and the role of various stakeholders involved in the process. 

The course will be conducted online, where participants can enroll. The course is structured keeping the time and ease of the participants in mind. The components provided in the course range from some online sessions and PPTs by the sector experts and professionals, recommended literature and case studies, audio-visual presentations, and some assessment exercises and group discussion. The course platform between participants and trainers will be held on a regular basis, to promote better knowledge sharing. 

Course Highlights:

• Status of waste management in India
• Major provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016
• Utilization of the concept of circular economy and resource efficiency
• Developing model framework for segregation
• Using information, education and communication for behavior change of various stakeholders
• Composting practices and technologies in India
• Effective segregation practice in India
• National and international best practices

WHO CAN APPLY 

Waste management practitioners, officials from central and state urban departments and municipalities, urban and town planners, village panchayat officials and members, academicians, students, and NGO representatives.

CSE is conducting an integrated online and onsite training programme on EIA. The training programme will comprise of two parts: Basic learning (online platform) and Advanced learning (at our residential campus). The course is designed to provide an overall understanding of the EIA process which includes theoretical knowledge via lectures from experts and firsthand experience through group exercises, discussions and case studies.

PROGRAM DESIGN

PART A 

BASIC LEARNING (ONLINE)

• Includes sessions on methodology for preparing an EIA, approach for baseline data collection, identification and assessment of impacts along with the Environmental Clearance process.
• Conducted on Moodle Platform where participants will be provided with pre-recorded reading / audio-visual training material which they are expected to self-study as per their convenience. The course material will be for the duration of 2 hours/day

PART B

ADVANCED LEARNING (ONSITE)

• Includes practical experience on assessing impacts for different sector projects.
• Developing Environmental monitoring & management plans;
• Reviewing of EIA reports;
• Understanding the intricacies of the EIA system;
• Working on case studies through group exercises and role play;
• Discussion and knowledge sharing with experts;
• Conducted at CSE’s residential campus, Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI) in Tijara, Alwar, Rajasthan.

For any Query, Kindly Contact

Training Coordinator

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is launching an integrated training programme on Water Audit. The training programme will comprise of two parts: Basic learning (online platform) and Advanced learning (at our residential campus). The course is designed to provide an overall understanding of the water audit process which includes theoretical knowledge via lectures from sector experts, first-hand experience through group exercises, discussions, exposure visit to industries.

PART (A)

BASIC LEARNING (ONLINE) February 6-19, 2024

• Introduction to water audit
• Instruments used for water auditing
• Basics of water circuit diagram
• Fundamentals of Cooling towers, and Boilers
• Concept of water costing
• Highlights of CGWA notification
• Industrial wastewater management
• Case studies and assignments

Note: The training will be conducted on Moodle Platform where participants will be provided with the reading /audio-visual training material

The course material be for the duration of 2 hrs per day and live sessions will be on weekends for discussions.

PART B

ADVANCED LEARNING (ONSITE), May 7-10, 2024

• Advance concepts of water accounting
• Monitoring and Metering in industries
• Preparation of Water Audit Questionnaire
• Concept of water positivity, neutrality in industries
• Increasing COC of cooling towers
• Concepts to enhance boiler, pumps efficiencies
• Achieving ZLD in Industries
• Sector specific Case Studies

Venue: Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI), Neemli, Rajasthan.

The 4 day’s training will have sessions from sector experts, followed by class exercises and industry exposure visit.

For any Query, Kindly Contact

Training Coordinator

CSE is launching an integrated online and onsite training programme on EIA. The training programme will comprise of two parts: Basic learning (online platform) and Advanced learning (at our residential campus). The course is designed to provide an overall understanding of the EIA process which includes theoretical knowledge via lectures from experts and firsthand experience through group exercises, discussions and case studies.

PROGRAM DESIGN

PART A

BASIC LEARNING (ONLINE PLATFORM) August 22 - 31, 2023

• Includes sessions on methodology for preparing an EIA, approach for baseline data collection, identification and assessment of impacts alongwith the Environmental Clearance process and understanding of EIA process and legislation from developed countries
• Conducted on Moodle Platform where participants will be provided with reading / audio-visual training material which they are expected to self-study. The course material will be for the duration of 2-3 hrs/day

PART B

ADVANCED LEARNING (ONSITE), September 26 - 29, 2023

• Includes practical experience on assessing impacts for different sector projects and developing their Environmental monitoring & management plans;
• Hands on experience of presenting case to committee members for environmental clearance;
• Review of EIA reports;
• Understanding of Risk assessment studies;
• Working on case studies through group exercises and role play.
• Conducted at CSE’s residential campus, Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI) in Tijara, Alwar, Rajasthan.

For any Query, Kindly Contact

Training Coordinator

Background

Installation of Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and Continuous Effluent Quality Monitoring System (CEQMS) were mandated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 17 categories of highly polluting industries (classified under highly polluting industries) and for common pollution treatment facilities. The purpose of mandating real-time monitoring is to strengthen the monitoring and compliance mechanism in the industries and also to promote the measurement of real-time data, which is to become the basis for regulators to check compliance by the industries in near future. In addition to this, these systems can also help industrial sectors/regulators in process optimization and taking timely corrective measures. Since CEMS and CEQMS are complex and expensive technologies, there are significant challenges and risks associated with their implementation. Therefore, appropriate knowledge and skill development for CEMS and CEQMS becomes most crucial factor for industries, regulators and other stakeholders.

Furthermore, in order to ensure proper implementation, auditing of these real-time technologies is an essential factor in improving the systems already installed in the industries. So this programme will also lay focus on audit methodology, which ensures correct implementation of the real time monitoring of emissions and effluent in an industry, to check whether stated standards and other regulatory requirements are being followed, status of facility’s compliance, certification, verification, accreditation of the system, technical acceptance through calibration, quality assurance, generating accurate, reliable and traceable data and other related aspects.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognizes this need and announces an online course on “Continuous Emission and Effluent Quality monitoring System and its Audit Methodology” for environment professionals.

This course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as technical discussion with experts, recorded sessions from experts, presentations, videos and reading material.

THE KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pollution monitoring regulations in India and developed countries like US, Europe.
• PM CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations
• Gaseous CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• CEQMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• Correct installation, operation & maintenance of CEMS and CEQMS.
• Requirement and procedures of calibration for CEMS and CEQMS.
• Data acquisition, handling and reporting.
• Data interpretation, compliance check and improvement.
• CEMS and CEQMS- Audit Methodology.
• Assessment of monitoring technologies, installation, calibration and maintenance practices while conducting audit.
• Development of CEMS and CEQMS audit questionnaire.

COURSE COORDINATOR

Shreya Verma
Senior Research Associate
Industrial Pollution
Centre for Science and Environment
Mobile- +91-8882084294
shreya@cseindia.org

The Water Act, 1974, the Air Act, 1981 and Environment Protection Act, 1986 enacted in order to prevent and control damages to the environment. In today’s scenario, there is a dire need of a strong environmental regulatory framework. India does have a comprehensive system of regulations to protect its natural environment and the health of its people. Government in the last few decades has shown keen interest in protecting and promoting the environment and consequently enacted various Environmental Laws. The understanding of different environmental laws is important in preventing environmental damage and ensuring effective management of the environment and its multiple ecosystems. 

There also seems to be a gap between the available regulations or laws and the basic enactment or application of the laws into the real time scenarios. To address this gap, Centre for Science and Environment, is organizing a 10 days online training course on “Understanding Environmental law for improving environmental management”. 

This comprehensive online training will cover the relevant issues, recent advancements and significance of environmental laws. 

Mode of training

The course is designed in a manner to help the participants in attending this course along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience. Recorded sessions will be uploaded on the training platform for the participants to study. Live online sessions will be organized with experts for Q& A and further discussions. 

Learning from the Programme 

• Learning about laws and rules: Environmental Protection Act, Air and Water Act, Solid, Hazardous, Plastic and E-waste Management rules and E- vehicle policy.
• Understanding of the environmental governance structure of the country and proficient with intricacies of environmental laws/rules/ principles it has been built on.
• Applicability of various environmental laws and regulations on industries, individuals and stakeholders.
• Responsibility of various agencies and organizations under the purview of different laws.
• Role of National Green Tribunal (NGT), environmental courts and public interest litigation (PIL);
• Overview of International Environmental Agreements, Treaties and Protocols. 

Course coordinator

Shobhit Srivastava
Deputy Programme Manager
Industrial Pollution Unit
Centre for Science & Environment
Email: shobhit.srivastava@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91-9711049558

BACKGROUND
The world is facing enduring water risks with the demand-supply gap increasing at an alarming rate. The industry is an important stakeholder in water resource management and as a responsible member of the community, needs to be proactive in combating water risks. The increasing industrial production, especially in water-intensive industries (like thermal power plants, steel, pharmaceuticals, tanneries, pulp & paper, textiles, fertilizers, etc.) is already putting pressure on the limited freshwater resources in India and worldwide. This coupled with increased water demand from other sectors like infrastructure development, agriculture, domestic, etc. is leading to major conflicts over water availability. 

Sourcing water and managing wastewater is becoming increasingly difficult & expensive and hence is an important aspect of the sustainability of any industry. Industries that are heavily dependent on water for their production have to cut down on their production at times due to scarcity of water mainly during the summer season. Such scenarios have become more frequent in the past few years due to increasing water stress. Therefore, it is very critical that industries use water judiciously and reduce their water footprint as much as possible in order to be sustainable in the future.& nbsp;

Water use optimization, improving water accounting systems, and identifying water losses and opportunities for water savings can serve as effective approaches for reducing water consumption. Also, efficient wastewater treatment technologies and recycling and reuse practices can further bringdown consumption and effluent generation. Further, substantial costs which are associated with water & wastewater management like water sourcing, cost of pumping, cost of water treatment (chemicals), cost of effluent treatment & disposal, etc. can be effectively reduced through better water and wastewater management and through periodic conduction of water audits. 

Understanding the relevance of the subject, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has developed a two-week online course with the aim of providing a wider understanding of the above aspects of water audit, wastewater management, and recycling. The course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as recorded video presentations, discussions with experts, and reading material. 

The course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as recorded video presentations, discussions with experts, and reading material. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive an e-certificate.    

WHO CAN APPLY? 
Industry professionals, EHS officials, Environmental Consultants, Environment Engineers, Environment Regulators, Environmental laboratories, Academic institutions, Students, Research scholars, and others aspiring to work in the field of water audit and wastewater management field. 

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE PROGRAMME 

• Water audit – Introduction, Scope, and Methodology
• Preparing industry-specific water audit questionnaire
• Water audit instrumentation, metering, and accounting
• Preparing water circuit diagram and water balance with industry-specific case studies
• Specific water consumption & benchmarking
• Understanding water utilities basics - pumps and cooling towers
• New CGWA notification covering mandatory water audit
• Advanced water & wastewater treatment technologies with a focus on zero-discharge technologies
• Industry-specific case studies on opportunities identified for water savings through water audits
• Water and wastewater costing and cost-benefit analysis of water-saving schemes
• Case studies of different water-intensive sectors 

MODE OF TRAINING 
The online course is self-paced wherein pre-recorded video sessions from experts, presentations, and other reading material will be uploaded on CSE’s online training platform on daily basis. Additionally, 2-3 live online sessions will be organized over the weekend with all the experts for taking up queries. The course is designed in a manner to help participants in attending it along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience. 

COURSE COORDINATOR

Divyansh Upadhyay
Senior Research Associate
Industry Unit | Centre for Science & Environment
Email: divyansh.u@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91-8318629764

Background

Installation of Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and Continuous Effluent Quality Monitoring System (CEQMS) were mandated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 17 categories of highly polluting industries (classified under highly polluting industries) and for common pollution treatment facilities. The purpose of mandating real-time monitoring is to strengthen the monitoring and compliance mechanism in the industries and also to promote the measurement of real-time data, which is to become the basis for regulators to check compliance by the industries in near future. In addition to this, these systems can also help industrial sectors/regulators in process optimization and taking timely corrective measures. Since CEMS and CEQMS are complex and expensive technologies, there are significant challenges and risks associated with their implementation. Therefore, appropriate knowledge and skill development for CEMS and CEQMS becomes most crucial factor for industries, regulators and other stakeholders.

Furthermore, in order to ensure proper implementation, auditing of these real-time technologies is an essential factor in improving the systems already installed in the industries. So this programme will also lay focus on audit methodology, which ensures correct implementation of the real time monitoring of emissions and effluent in an industry, to check whether stated standards and other regulatory requirements are being followed, status of facility’s compliance, certification, verification, accreditation of the system, technical acceptance through calibration, quality assurance, generating accurate, reliable and traceable data and other related aspects.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognizes this need and announces an online course on “Continuous Emission and Effluent Quality monitoring System and its Audit Methodology” for environment professionals.

This course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as technical discussion with experts, recorded sessions from experts, presentations, videos and reading material.

THE KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pollution monitoring regulations in India and developed countries like US, Europe.
• PM CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations
• Gaseous CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• CEQMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• Correct installation, operation & maintenance of CEMS and CEQMS.
• Requirement and procedures of calibration for CEMS and CEQMS.
• Data acquisition, handling and reporting.
• Data interpretation, compliance check and improvement.
• CEMS and CEQMS- Audit Methodology.
• Assessment of monitoring technologies, installation, calibration and maintenance practices while conducting audit.
• Development of CEMS and CEQMS audit questionnaire.

COURSE COORDINATOR

Shreya Verma
Senior Research Associate
Industrial Pollution
Centre for Science and Environment
Mobile- +91-8882084294
shreya@cseindia.org

CSE is launching an integrated online and onsite training programme on EIA. The training programme will comprise of two parts: Basic learning (online platform) and Advanced learning (at our residential campus). The course is designed to provide an overall understanding of the EIA process which includes theoretical knowledge via lectures from experts and firsthand experience through group exercises, discussions and case studies.

PROGRAM DESIGN

PART A

BASIC LEARNING (ONLINE PLATFORM) JULY 26 - AUGUST 4, 2022

• Includes sessions on methodology for preparing an EIA, approach for baseline data collection, identification and assessment of impacts alongwith the Environmental Clearance process and understanding of EIA process and legislation from developed countries
• Conducted on Moodle Platform where participants will be provided with reading / audio-visual training material which they are expected to self-study. The course material will be for the duration of 2-3 hrs/day

PART B

 ADVANCED LEARNING (ONSITE), SEPTEMBER 13 - 16, 2022

• Includes practical experience on assessing impacts for different sector projects and developing their Environmental monitoring & management plans;
• Hands on experience of presenting case to committee members for environmental clearance;
• Review of EIA reports;
• Understanding of Risk assessment studies;
• Working on case studies through group exercises and role play.
• Conducted at CSE’s residential campus, Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (AAETI) in Tijara, Alwar, Rajasthan.

For any Query, Kindly Contact

Training Coordinator

MD. MOSTAK AL FARHAD
Email: md.mostak@cseindia.org
Mob: +91-9038775372

India has a comprehensive system of regulations to protect its natural environment and the health of its people. From the enactment of Water Act in 1974, a number of laws and regulations have been put into force in this regard. However, the intended purposes of these laws are far from being fulfilled due to various reasons. One of the issues which sterns out is a holistic understanding of the different laws and how they should be looked into in a concerted manner for better environmental management.

Considering the need to fill the gaps, Centre for Science and Environment, is organizing a 12 days online training course on “Understanding Environmental law for improving environmental management”.

Course Objective
This 12 days online course has been designed to capacitate the people working in the field of environment and the prospective environmentalist with an objective to develop a better understanding and knowledge of the laws and their interrelationship.  This course will also be beneficial for students as wellwho aspire to develop their carrier in environment field.

The course will be conducted through technological learning tools such as presentations, videos, discussion with experts and reading material.

Learning from the Programme

• Better understanding of the environmental governance structure of the country, major institutions and their implementation statistics;
• Learning about laws and rules waste management, forest and wildlife, air, water and Environmental Protection Act;
• Increased understanding of the obligations of industry and individuals under various environmental laws and regulations and how to meet these obligations;
• Role of National Green Tribunal (NGT), environmental courts and public interest litigation (PIL);
• Understanding of international treaties and agreements Government of India subscribes to the impact of non-compliance with such agreements on business.

Course Format
The online course will be based on self study basis wherein recorded sessions from experts, presentations and reading material will be uploaded on the training platform for the participants to study. The training portal has a dedicated discussion forum where all the queries can be posted and answered by the experts. Additionally, live online sessions will be organized with experts for Q & A and further discussions. The course is designed in a manner to help the participants in attending this course along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience.

For any query, please contact:

Ishita Garg,
Training Coordinator
Industrial Air Pollution Team
Email: ishita.garg@cseindia.org

Background

Installation of Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and Continuous Effluent Quality Monitoring System (CEQMS) were mandated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 17 categories of highly polluting industries (classified under highly polluting industries) and for common pollution treatment facilities. The purpose of mandating real-time monitoring is to strengthen the monitoring and compliance mechanism in the industries and also to promote the measurement of real-time data, which is to become the basis for regulators to check compliance by the industries in near future. In addition to this, these systems can also help industrial sectors/regulators in process optimization and taking timely corrective measures. Since CEMS and CEQMS are complex and expensive technologies, there are significant challenges and risks associated with their implementation. Therefore, appropriate knowledge and skill development for CEMS and CEQMS becomes most crucial factor for industries, regulators and other stakeholders.

Furthermore, in order to ensure proper implementation, auditing of these real-time technologies is an essential factor in improving the systems already installed in the industries. So this programme will also lay focus on audit methodology, which ensures correct implementation of the real time monitoring of emissions and effluent in an industry, to check whether stated standards and other regulatory requirements are being followed, status of facility’s compliance, certification, verification, accreditation of the system, technical acceptance through calibration, quality assurance, generating accurate, reliable and traceable data and other related aspects.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognizes this need and announces an online course on “Continuous Emission and Effluent Quality monitoring System and its Audit Methodology” for environment professionals.

This course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as technical discussion with experts, recorded sessions from experts, presentations, videos and reading material.

THE KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pollution monitoring regulations in India and developed countries like US, Europe.
• PM CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations
• Gaseous CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• CEQMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• Correct installation, operation & maintenance of CEMS and CEQMS.
• Requirement and procedures of calibration for CEMS and CEQMS.
• Data acquisition, handling and reporting.
• Data interpretation, compliance check and improvement.
• CEMS and CEQMS- Audit Methodology.
• Assessment of monitoring technologies, installation, calibration and maintenance practices while conducting audit.
• Development of CEMS and CEQMS audit questionnaire.

COURSE COORDINATOR

Shreya Verma
Senior Research Associate
Industrial Pollution
Centre for Science and Environment
Mobile- +91-8882084294
shreya@cseindia.org

BACKGROUND:  

Increasing industrial production especially in water intensive industries (like thermal power plants, pulp & paper, textiles, fertilisers, etc.) is already putting pressure on the limited freshwater resources in India and worldwide. This coupled with increased water demand from other sectors like infrastructure development, agriculture, domestic, etc. is leading to major conflicts over water availability.  Sourcing water and managing wastewater is becoming increasingly difficult & expensive and hence is an important aspect for sustainability of any industry. Industries which are heavily dependent on water for their production have to cut down on their production at times due to scarcity of water mainly during summer season. Such scenarios have become more frequent in the past few years due to increasing water stress. Therefore, it is very critical that industries use water judiciously and reduce its water footprint as much as possible in order to be sustainable in future.  

Water use optimisation, improving water accounting systems, identifying water losses and opportunities for water savings can serve as an effective approach for reducing water consumption. Also, efficient wastewater treatment technologies and recycling and reuse practices can further bring down consumption and effluent generation. Further, substantial costs which are associated with water & wastewater management like water sourcing, cost of pumping, cost of water treatment (chemicals), cost of effluent treatment & disposal, etc.  can be effectively reduced through better water and wastewater management and through periodic conduction of water audits. 

Understanding the relevance of the subject, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has developed a two week online course with the aim of providing a wider understanding on the above aspects of water audit, wastewater management and recycling. 

The course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as

recorded video presentations, discussion with experts and reading material. Upon

completion of course, participants will receive e-certificate of completion.  

WHO CAN APPLY? 

Industry professionals, EHS officials, environmental consultants, environment engineers, environment regulators, environmental laboratories, academic institutions and others aspiring to work in water audit and wastewater management field.  

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE PROGRAMME 

• Water audit – Introduction, Scope and Methodology
• Preparing industry specific water audit questionnaire
• Water audit instrumentation, metering and accounting
• Preparing water circuit diagram and water balance with industry-specific case studies
• Specific water consumption & benchmarking
• Water audit, wastewater recycling and reuse – Regulatory aspects
• New CGWA notification covering mandatory water audit
• Understanding water utilities basics - pumps and cooling towers
• Advanced water & wastewater treatment technologies with a focus on zero discharge technologies
• Industry specific case studies on opportunities identified for water savings through water audits;
• Water and wastewater costing and cost benefit analysis of water saving schemes
• Case studies/Assignments/Exercises  

MODE OF TRAINING 

The online course is self-paced wherein pre-recorded video sessions from experts, presentations and other reading material will be uploaded on CSE’s online training platform on daily basis. Additionally, 2-3 live online sessions will be organized over weekend with all the experts for taking up queries. The course is designed in a manner to help participants in attending it along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience.  

COURSE COORDINATOR

Divyansh Upadhyay
Sr. Research Associate
Industry Unit | Centre for Science & Environment
Email: divyansh.u@cseindia.org
Mobile: 8382954042

Background

Installation of Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and Continuous Effluent Quality Monitoring System (CEQMS) were mandated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 17 categories of highly polluting industries (classified under highly polluting industries) and for common pollution treatment facilities. The purpose of mandating real-time monitoring is to strengthen the monitoring and compliance mechanism in the industries and also to promote the measurement of real-time data, which is to become the basis for regulators to check compliance by the industries in near future. In addition to this, these systems can also help industrial sectors/regulators in process optimization and taking timely corrective measures. Since CEMS and CEQMS are complex and expensive technologies, there are significant challenges and risks associated with their implementation. Therefore, appropriate knowledge and skill development for CEMS and CEQMS becomes most crucial factor for industries, regulators and other stakeholders.

Furthermore, in order to ensure proper implementation, auditing of these real-time technologies is an essential factor in improving the systems already installed in the industries. So this programme will also lay focus on audit methodology, which ensures correct implementation of the real time monitoring of emissions and effluent in an industry, to check whether stated standards and other regulatory requirements are being followed, status of facility’s compliance, certification, verification, accreditation of the system, technical acceptance through calibration, quality assurance, generating accurate, reliable and traceable data and other related aspects.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognizes this need and announces an online course on “Continuous Emission and Effluent Monitoring Systems” for regulators.

This course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as technical discussion with experts, recorded sessions from experts, presentations, videos and reading material.

THE KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pollution monitoring regulations in India and developed countries like US, Europe.
• PM CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations
• Gaseous CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• CEQMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• Correct installation, operation & maintenance of CEMS and CEQMS.
• Requirement and procedures of calibration for CEMS and CEQMS.
• Data acquisition, handling and reporting.
• Data interpretation, compliance check and improvement.
• CEMS and CEQMS- Audit Methodology.
• Assessment of monitoring technologies, installation, calibration and maintenance practices while conducting audit.

COURSE COORDINATOR

Shreya Verma
Programme officer
Industrial Pollution Team
Centre for Science and Environment
Mobile- +91-8882084294
shreya@cseindia.org

Date: July 19 – August 1, 2021
Last Date of Apply: July 15, 2021
Course fee:  INR 3,500/- (Indian participants) / USD 100 (Global participants)

BACKGROUND:
Increasing industrial production especially in water intensive industries (like thermal power plants, pulp & paper, textiles, fertilisers, etc.) is already putting pressure on the limited freshwater resources in India and worldwide. This coupled with increased water demand from other sectors like infrastructure development, agriculture, domestic, etc. is leading to major conflicts over water availability.  Sourcing water and managing wastewater is becoming increasingly difficult & expensive and hence is an important aspect for sustainability of any industry. Industries which are heavily dependent on water for their production have to cut down on their production at times due to scarcity of water mainly during summer season. Such scenarios have become more frequent in the past few years due to increasing water stress. Therefore, it is very critical that industries use water judiciously and reduce its water footprint as much as possible in order to be sustainable in future.   

Water use optimisation, improving water accounting systems, identifying water losses and opportunities for water savings can serve as an effective approach for reducing water consumption. Also, efficient wastewater treatment technologies and recycling and reuse practices can further bring down consumption and effluent generation. Further, substantial costs which are associated with water & wastewater management like water sourcing, cost of pumping, cost of water treatment (chemicals), cost of effluent treatment & disposal, etc.  can be effectively reduced through better water and wastewater management and through periodic conduction of water audits.

Understanding the relevance of the subject, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has developed a two week online course with the aim of providing a wider understanding on the above aspects of water audit, wastewater management and recycling.

The course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as presentations, videos, discussion with experts and other audio and reading material. Upon completion of course, participants will receive e-certificate of completion.

WHO CAN APPLY? 
Industry professionals, EHS officials, environmental consultants, environment engineers, environment regulators, environmental laboratories, academic institutions and others aspiring to work in water audit and wastewater management field.

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE PROGRAMME 

• Water audit – Introduction, Scope and Methodology
• Preparing industry specific water audit questionnaire
• Water audit instrumentation, metering and accounting
• Preparing water circuit diagram and water balance with industry-specific case studies
• Specific water consumption & benchmarking
• Water audit, wastewater recycling and reuse – Regulatory aspects
• New CGWA notification covering mandatory water audit
• Understanding water utilities basics - pumps and cooling towers
• Advanced water & wastewater treatment technologies with a focus on zero discharge technologies
• Industry specific case studies on opportunities identified for water savings through water audits;
• Water and wastewater costing and cost benefit analysis of water saving schemes
• Case studies/Assignments/Exercises

MODE OF TRAINING 
The online course is self-paced wherein recorded video sessions from experts, presentations and other reading material will be uploaded on CSE’s online training platform on daily basis. Additionally, 2-3 live online sessions will be organized with all the experts for taking up queries over weekend. The course is designed in a manner to help participants in attending it along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience.

COURSE COORDINATOR

Sugandha Arora
Programme Officer
Industrial Sustainability Unit | Centre for Science & Environment
Email: sugandha.arora@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91-9953588873

Background

There are three important stakeholders in an EIA study: project proponent, consultant and regulator. Each of them has a role to play in identifying and quantifying the impacts of a project and implementing appropriate mitigation measures. A good EIA study can actually prove beneficial to the project proponent and save them the cost incurred due to non-compliance. However, there is a lot of ignorance in the stakeholders towards the implications of a poor EIA study on the future of the project.

In order to make the process of EIA substantial, clearer and deeper understanding is the need of the hour. Considering this need, Centre for Science and Environment, which is known for its path breaking research and advocacy and well recognized for its leading edge in capacitating public institutions and regulatory agencies is organizing a 10 day-long online training course on “EIA: a requirement beyond clearance”.

Course Objective

This online course has been designed to capacitate the people working in the field of environment and the prospective environmentalist to develop a better understanding of the EIA process.

Mode of Training 

The online course will majorly be based on self study basis wherein recorded sessions from experts, presentations and reading material will be uploaded on the training platform for the participants to study. The training portal has a dedicated discussion forum where all the queries can be posted and answered by the experts. Additionally, live online sessions will be organized with experts for Q& A and further discussions. The course is designed in a manner to help the participants in attending this course along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience.

Learning from the course

• Consequences of poor EIA reporting
• Methodology for EIA preparation
• Methodology for data collection
• Evaluation, interpretation and validation of data
• Analysis of socio-economic impacts
• Preparation of Environmental Management Plans
• Case studies on good environmental practices
• Review and evaluation of EIA reports
• EIA legislation: India and developed countries

Who can apply?

• Industry professionals; Environment Consultants; Environment Engineers
• Researchers and academicians
• Students aspiring to work in environment field

For any query, please contact:

Ishita Garg,
Training Coordinator
Industrial Air Pollution Team
Email: ishita.garg@cseindia.org

COURSE DATE: March  01 – 14, 2021

BACKGROUND: 

Increasing industrial production especially in water intensive industries (like thermal power plants, pulp & paper, textiles, fertilisers, etc.) is already putting pressure on the limited freshwater resources in India and worldwide. This coupled with increased water demand from other sectors like infrastructure development, agriculture, domestic, etc. is leading to major conflicts over water availability.  Sourcing water and managing wastewater is becoming increasingly difficult & expensive and hence is an important aspect for sustainability of any industry. Industries which are heavily dependent on water for their production have to cut down on their production at times due to scarcity of water mainly during summer season. Such scenarios have become more frequent in the past few years due to increasing water stress. Therefore, it is very critical that industries use water judiciously and reduce its water footprint as much as possible in order to be sustainable in future.   

Water use optimisation, improving water accounting systems, identifying water losses and opportunities for water savings can serve as an effective approach for reducing water consumption. Also, efficient wastewater treatment technologies and recycling and reuse practices can further bring down consumption and effluent generation. Further, substantial costs which are associated with water & wastewater management like water sourcing, cost of pumping (energy), cost of water treatment (chemicals), cost of effluent treatment & disposal, etc.  can be effectively reduced through better water and wastewater management and through periodic conduction of water audits. 

Understanding the relevance of the subject, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has developed a two week online course with the aim of providing a wider understanding on the above aspects of water audit, wastewater management and recycling. 

The course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as presentations, videos, discussion with experts and other audio and reading material. Upon completion of course, participants will receive e-certificate of completion.  

WHO CAN APPLY? 
Industry professionals, environmental consultants, environment engineers, environment regulators, environmental laboratories, academic institutions and others aspiring to work in water audit and wastewater management field. 

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE PROGRAMME 

• Water audit – Introduction, Scope and Methodology
• Preparing industry specific water audit questionnaire
• Water audit instrumentation, metering and accounting
• Preparing water circuit diagram and water balance with industry-specific case studies
• Specific water consumption & benchmarking
• Understanding water utilities basics - pumps and cooling towers
• Advanced water & wastewater treatment technologies
• Water audit, wastewater recycling and reuse – Regulatory aspects
• Industry specific case studies on opportunities identified for water savings through water audits;
• Water and wastewater costing and cost benefit analysis of water saving schemes
• Case studies/Assignments/Exercises   

MODE OF TRAINING 
The online course is self-paced wherein recorded sessions from experts, presentations and other reading material will be uploaded on the training platform on daily basis. Additionally, 2-3 live online sessions will be organized with all the experts for taking up queries over weekend. The course is designed in a manner to help participants in attending this course along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience.  

COURSE COORDINATOR

Sugandha Arora
Programme Officer
Industrial Sustainability Unit | Centre for Science & Environment
Email: sugandha.arora@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91-9953588873

Background

Installation of Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) and Continuous Effluent Quality Monitoring System (CEQMS) were mandated by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in 17 categories of highly polluting industries (classified under highly polluting industries) and for common pollution treatment facilities. The purpose of mandating real-time monitoring is to strengthen the monitoring and compliance mechanism in the industries and also to promote the measurement of real-time data, which is to become the basis for regulators to check compliance by the industries in near future. In addition to this, these systems can also help industrial sectors/regulators in process optimization and taking timely corrective measures. Since CEMS and CEQMS are complex and expensive technologies, there are significant challenges and risks associated with their implementation. Therefore, appropriate knowledge and skill development for CEMS and CEQMS becomes most crucial factor for industries, regulators and other stakeholders.

Furthermore, in order to ensure proper implementation, auditing of these real-time technologies is an essential factor in improving the systems already installed in the industries. So this programme will also lay focus on audit methodology, which ensures correct implementation of the real time monitoring of emissions and effluent in an industry, to check whether stated standards and other regulatory requirements are being followed, status of facility’s compliance, certification, verification, accreditation of the system, technical acceptance through calibration, quality assurance, generating accurate, reliable and traceable data and other related aspects.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognizes this need and announces an online course on “Continuous Emission and Effluent Quality monitoring System and its Audit Methodology” for environment professionals.

This course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as technical discussion with experts, recorded sessions from experts, presentations, videos and reading material.

THE KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Pollution monitoring regulations in India and developed countries like US, Europe.
• PM CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations
• Gaseous CEMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• CEQMS Technologies and its suitability and limitations.
• Correct installation, operation & maintenance of CEMS and CEQMS.
• Requirement and procedures of calibration for CEMS and CEQMS.
• Data acquisition, handling and reporting.
• Data interpretation, compliance check and improvement.
• CEMS and CEQMS- Audit Methodology.
• Assessment of monitoring technologies, installation, calibration and maintenance practices while conducting audit.
• Development of CEMS and CEQMS audit questionnaire.

COURSE COORDINATOR

Shreya Verma
Senior Research Associate
Industrial Pollution
Centre for Science and Environment
Mobile- +91-8882084294
shreya@cseindia.org

COURSE DATE: November 23 – December 6, 2020

BACKGROUND: 
Increasing industrial production especially in water intensive industries (like thermal power plants, pulp & paper, textiles, fertilisers, etc.) is already putting pressure on the limited freshwater resources in India and worldwide. This coupled with increased water demand from other sectors like infrastructure development, agriculture, domestic, etc. is leading to major conflicts over water availability.  Sourcing water and managing wastewater is becoming increasingly difficult & expensive and hence is an important aspect for sustainability of any industry. Industries which are heavily dependent on water for their production have to cut down on their production at times due to scarcity of water mainly during summer season. Such scenarios have become more frequent in the past few years due to increasing water stress. Therefore, it is very critical that industries use water judiciously and reduce its water footprint as much as possible in order to be sustainable in future.   

Water use optimisation, improving water accounting systems, identifying water losses and opportunities for water savings can serve as an effective approach for reducing water consumption. Also, efficient wastewater treatment technologies and recycling and reuse practices can further bring down consumption and effluent generation. Further, substantial costs which are associated with water & wastewater management like water sourcing, cost of pumping (energy), cost of water treatment (chemicals), cost of effluent treatment & disposal, etc.  can be effectively reduced through better water and wastewater management and through periodic conduction of water audits. 

Understanding the relevance of the subject, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has developed a two week online course with the aim of providing a wider understanding on the above aspects of water audit, wastewater management and recycling. 

The course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as presentations, videos, discussion with experts and other audio and reading material. Upon completion of course, participants will receive e-certificate of participation.

WHO CAN APPLY? 
Industry professionals, environmental consultants, environment engineers, environment regulators, environmental laboratories, academic institutions and others aspiring to work in water audit and wastewater management field. 

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE PROGRAMME < strong> 

• Water audit – Introduction, Scope and Methodology
• Preparing industry specific water audit questionnaire
• Water audit instrumentation, metering and accounting
• Preparing water circuit diagram and water balance with industry-specific case studies
• Specific water consumption & benchmarking
• Understanding water utilities basics - pumps and cooling towers
• Advanced water & wastewater treatment technologies
• Industry specific case studies on opportunities identified for water savings through water audits;
• Water and wastewater costing and cost benefit analysis of water saving schemes
• Case studies/Assignments/Exercises 

MODE OF TRAINING
The online course is self-paced wherein recorded sessions from experts, presentations and other reading material will be uploaded on the training platform on daily basis. Additionally, 2-3 live online sessions will be organized with all the experts for taking up queries. The course is designed in a manner to help the participants in attending this course along with their regular work and study the course material at their own convenience

COURSE COORDINATOR

Sugandha Arora
Programme Officer
Industrial Pollution Unit | Centre for Science & Environment
Email: sugandha.arora@cseindia.org

BACKGROUND: 
Increasing industrial production especially in water intensive industries (like thermal power plants, pulp & paper, textiles, fertilisers, etc.) is already putting pressure on the limited freshwater resources in India and worldwide. This coupled with increased water demand from other sectors like infrastructure development, agriculture, domestic, etc. is leading to major conflicts over water availability. Water sourcing and managing wastewater is becoming increasingly difficult & expensive and hence is an important aspect for sustainability for any industry. Industries which are heavily dependent on water for their production have to cut down on their production at times due to scarcity of water mainly during summer season. Such scenarios have become more frequent in the recent years due to increasing water stress. Therefore, it is very critical that industries use water judiciously and reduce its water footprint as much as possible in order to be sustainable in future.

Water use optimisation, improving water accounting systems, identifying water losses and opportunities for water savings can serve as an effective approach for reducing water consumption. Also, efficient wastewater treatment technologies and recycling and reuse practices can further bring down consumption and effluent generation. Further, substantial costs which are associated with water & wastewater management like water sourcing, cost of pumping (energy), cost of water treatment (chemicals), cost of effluent treatment & disposal, etc. can be effectively reduced through better water and wastewater management and through periodic conduction of water audits.

Understanding the relevance of the subject, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has developed a two week online course with the aim of providing a wider understanding on the above aspects of water audits, improving water use efficiency of industries and wastewater management, recycling and reuse.

The course will be conducted online through technological learning tools such as recorded presentations of experts, videos, online discussion with experts and reading material.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Environmental professionals in industries, environmental consultants, environment regulators, environmental laboratories, academic institutions and other interested participants. Upon successful completion of course, participants will receive e-certificates.

KEY LEARNINGS FROM THE PROGRAMME 

• Preparing water circuit diagram and water balance for better water accounting
• Conducting water audit – scope, methodology and instrumentation
• Improving performance of cooling towers for water use efficiency
• Specific water consumption & benchmarking
• Advanced water & wastewater treatment technologies
• Effluent recycling and reuse practices - Industry specific case studies
• Zero liquid discharge technologies for polluting industries
• Industry specific case studies on opportunities identified for water savings through water audits
• Cost benefit analysis of water saving schemes
• Case studies/Exercises/Tests 

COURSE COORDINATOR

Sugandha Arora
Programme Officer
Industrial Pollution Unit | Centre for Science & Environment
Email: sugandha.arora@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91-9953588873

Globally, one of the major functions of the regulatory authorities is that of environmental management. As part of the overall management plans, the authorities are required to formulate plans for prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution. To ensure better environmental management system implementation, it is imperative to have comprehensive database that indicates the status of environmental quality. Collection of such database requires a good monitoring network comprising of well-established infrastructure, comprehensive protocol of monitoring, and skilled manpower to oversee and ensure the reliability of data. However, such ideal monitoring networks have significant cost implications, require skilled manpower, are resource and time intensive, and have limitations in terms of the functions of the responsible organization/agency. Therefore, it is the need of the hour to streamline the environmental quality monitoring (EQM) process by using more contemporary and alternative technologies that are able to reliably cater and fulfill the needs and demands of the current monitoring regime without compromising significantly on the quality of the data.

Instruments based on sensor technology that are designed in a way that makes them self-monitoring, analyzing and reporting or SMART–have proved to be one such promising alternative for developing countries in the Global South region. In addition to being smart, these instruments are also portable and come at a cost that is much lesser than that of the regulatory grade monitoring instruments.

Even though the technology is at a nascent stage, the recent advancements in this technology have helped it to leapfrog into the new age instruments and find its application in a host of areas including EQM.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) recognizes this need to fill in the gaps of the conventional method of monitoring, and offers a two-week online training programme on understanding the various facets of Environmental Quality Monitoring using sensor-based technology and its various applications. The objective of the programme is to build the capacity of the participants in the field of air and water quality monitoring at a global level.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

The sessions will be covering the following facet of the sensorbased technology

• Policies pertaining to monitoring

• Concept of SMART monitoring using sensor-based instruments

• Citizen monitoring

• Case studies

• Knowledge and experiencing sharing through discussion

For further details, please contact the Course Coordinator

Digvijay Singh Bisht, Centre for Science and Environment
Email: digvijay@cseindia.org 
Mobile: 9891921959

Air quality monitoring, data generation and analytics are critical steps for better air quality management in urban centres. Air quality data analysis, pollution source assessment complemented by public health linkages provide crucial evidence in understanding and identifying key air pollutants, their contribution to hotspot area identification and assessmentand formulating source-specific intervention strategies for air pollution mitigation.

New approaches and techniques such as advanced instrumentations, real-time monitoring, low-cost and cost-effective monitoring and methods, satellite-based air quality monitoring, real-time source apportionment and integrated and dynamic emission inventory are emerging globally. 

This online training course represents our initiative to promote good regulatory practices, enhance knowledge and build capacity on understanding air quality monitoring data analytics and pollution source assessment and deepen understanding within the larger context of air pollution mitigation. 

This fortnight long course is designed for the government officials, practitioners, professionals, consultants, academics, researchers, students etc to understand and build knowledge and insights into the imperative of air quality data and analytics and its linkages to strategies and interventions within the air quality management perspective. 

Course structure

This online training course will be conducted on the Moodle and Zoom platforms through a variety of tools such as recorded video lectures, classroom exercises, reading materials and resources, audio/visual methods including short films and interviews, and interactions with key experts. The programme will cover the following:

Module 1: Understanding air quality data for better air quality management

Module 2: Strengtheningair quality monitoring

Module 3: Understanding air quality index and health implications

Module 4: Air quality data analytics

Module 5: New air quality monitoring and assessment approaches including satellite-based monitoring

Module 6: Air quality forecasting

Module 7: Air pollution sources identification and assessment

Module 8: Understanding source apportionment and dynamic and integrated emission inventory

Module 9: Regulatory framework for air quality management

The self-paced training has been designed in such a way that it can be completed along with a regular job or study

Who can apply?

• Government officials from departments involved with air quality monitoring and management
• Professionals, consultants and practitioners helping with strategy development in cities
• NGOs and civil society groups involved in air pollution sensitisation, outreach and communications
• Academicians and researchers
• Students aiming to enrich curriculum and shaping careers in this sector
• Media persons writing on air pollution issue

For more information, please contact 

Shubhansh Tiwari
Mobile: +91-8448337484
Email: shubhansh.tiwari@cseindia.org

Priyanka Chandola
Mobile: +91 – 9810414938
Email: priyanka@cseindia.org

Course dates: February 12-25, 2022

Traffic impact assessment (TIA) is a systematic study to analyse the impact of the additional traffic generated by any new development on existing transport system in an area. Generally, TIA is required for big developments which have the potential to generate a huge number of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. TIA is undertaken to ensure the developer address the relevant issues related to transport within and the surroundings of the proposed development and if required local authorities may also recover some developmental charges to upgrade the transport infrastructure impacted areas. TIA is gaining popularity among decision makers. State authorities have started to recognise the importance of TIA and included TIA in their rules and regulations. This self-paced online training course will help participants to build a comprehensive understanding and knowledge base on the overall purpose, components and benefits of conducting a TIA including the regulatory provisions and analytical techniques to carry out the assessment work. 

Course structure

This online training course will be conducted on the Moodle and Zoom platform through a variety of tools such as recorded video lectures, classroom exercises, reading materials and resources, audio/visual methods including short films, interviews etc. The programme will highlight and cover the following:

• Overview of TIA
• Purpose and scope of conducting a TIA
• TIA and its overall framework
• TIA assessment
• Case studies 

Learning from the course

• Sound understanding of framework and methodologies to conduct a TIA
• Skill building on modern traffic analysis and traffic forecasting techniques
• Evaluate and assess the impact of any development on transportation
• Make traffic recommendations more confidently 

Who can apply?

• Students of transportation planning/ engineering; urban planning programmes
• Professionals/ practitioners from transportation planning/ engineering; urban planning sectors
• Programme managers of transport/ infrastructure solution providers/consultants
• Developers
• Researchers and consultants
• Environmental consultants  

For more information, please contact 

Shourabh Gupta
Mobile: +91-8826806794
Email: shourabh.gupta@cseindia.org 

Priyanka Chandola
Mobile: +91 – 9810414938
Email: priyanka@cseindia.org

Air quality monitoring, data generation and analytics is a critical step towards air quality management in cities. Air quality data analytics and pollution source assessment complemented by public health linkages provide crucial evidence in understanding and identifying key air pollution sources, their contribution, hotspot area identification and assessment and formulating source-specific intervention strategies for air pollution mitigation. New approaches and techniques such as advance instruments and satellite-based air quality monitoring, advance source apportionment and integrated emission inventory are emerging globally. Therefore air quality data and analytics understanding, knowledge and skills is imperative to assess source contribution and designing mitigation strategies. This online training course represents our initiative to promote good regulatory practices, enhance knowledge and build capacity on understanding air quality monitoring data analytics and pollution source assessment and deepen understanding within the larger context of air pollution mitigation. This fortnight long course is designed for the regulators, practitioners, professionals, academics etc to understand and build knowledge and insights into the imperative of air quality data and analytics and its linkages to strategies and interventions within the air quality management perspective.  

Course structure

This online training course will be conducted on the Moodle and Zoom platform through a variety of tools such as recorded video lectures, classroom exercises, reading materials and resources, audio/visual methods including short films and interviews, and interactions with key experts. The programme will cover the following: 

• Module 1: Understanding air quality data for better air quality management
• Module 2: Air quality monitoring
• Module 3: Understanding air quality index
• Module 4: Air quality data analytics
• Module 5: New air quality monitoring approaches
• Module 6: Air quality forecasting
• Module 7: Air pollution source assessment
• Module 8: Source identification and assessment
• Module 9: Understanding source apportionment and integrated emission inventory
• Module 10: Regulatory framework for air quality management 

Certificate: Participants will be awarded a certificate of participation on completion of the course  

Who can apply?

• Government officials from departments involved with air quality monitoring and management
• Professionals and practitioners helping with strategy development in cities
• NGOs and civil society groups involved in air pollution sensitisation, outreach and communications
• Academicians and researchers
• Students aiming to enrich curriculum and shaping careers in this sector
• Media persons writing on air pollution issue 

For more information, please contact: 

Shourabh Gupta
Senior Research Associate
Mobile: +91-882680679
Email: shourabh.gupta@cseindia.org 

Priyanka Chandola
Programme Manager
Mobile: +91 – 9810414938
Email: priyanka@cseindia.org

Under the national clean air programme 122 cities are implementing clean air action plans to meet the target of reducing particulate pollution by 20-30 per cent by 2024. Transport sector emissions mitigation pose a special challenge as this requires a complex set of solutions. This includes technology roadmap for new vehicles, on-road emissions management strategies, phase out of old vehicles and zero emissions electric vehicle programme to reduce tailpipe emissions. At the same time transportation and urban planning strategies are needed to reduce travel distances and promote sustainable transport options, vehicle restraint measures and compact city development. But designing of these strategies are often not well understood. As cities have begun to report progress against targets and plan implementation, it has become necessary to build knowledge and skills regarding each of these strategies for vehicular pollution control. 

This fortnight long course is therefore designed for the regulators, practitioners, professionals, and academic to build insights into planning and implementation of such multi-pronged strategies.  The modules are specially designed to convey the interconnectedness of strategies needed to control vehicular pollution. This encompasses emissions standard roadmaps, on-road emissions management, real world emissions control, sustainable transport modes (public transport, walking and cycling), multimodal integration, parking policy and urban planning to reduce the vehicle miles travelled. Strategies need to be designed and developed for scale and effective impact for time-bound air quality improvement. There is need for greater clarity and understanding of indicators that are needed to track progress in action. It is important to build capacity and a new cadre of professionals, promote good regulatory practices, enhance understanding, and build capacity for implementation and designing of strategies to reduce vehicular emissions. 

Course structure

This online training course will be conducted on the Moodle and Zoom platform through a variety of tools such as recorded video lectures, classroom exercises, reading materials and resources, audio/visual methods including short films and interviews, and interactions with key experts. The programme will cover the following: 

Module 1: Understanding urban air pollution, public health and special challenge posed by the vehicle sector 

Module 2: How vehicle technology roadmaps has evolved to reduce emissions from vehicles. What more is needed to control real world emissions.   

Module 3: Strategies for on-road emissions management – current and new generation strategies for inspection and maintenance of vehicles and on-road emissions monitoring 

Module 4: How electric vehicle programme can help 

Module 5: Public transport strategies to reduce emissions with special focus on bus transport reforms 

Module 6: Non-motorised transport strategies for zero-emissions mobility 

Module 7: Urban planning, transport integration and compact urban form 

Module 8: Restraint measures to reduce vehicle miles travelled – designing parking policy as a demand management measure and understanding global practices like congestion charging, low emissions zones etc 

Who can apply?

• Government officials from different departments involved with transport sector policies and strategies
• Professionals and practitioners helping with strategy development in cities
• Academicians and researchers
• Students aiming to enrich curriculum and shaping careers in this sector.  

For more information, please contact 

Shourabh Gupta
Mobile: +91-8826806794
Email: shourabh.gupta@cseindia.org 

Priyanka Chandola
Mobile: +91 – 9810414938
Email: priyanka@cseindia.org

COVID-19 has scarred the world, there is a realization that the world cannot function in a ‘business-as-usual’ manner any longer. There is a clear need now for rethinking how we live, including the way we approach our built environment. Thermal comfort in buildings is crucial parameter that needs to be considered -- temperature, humidity and natural ventilation are key characteristics that define thermal comfort and have a direct relationship with the spread of infection and ill-health inside dwellings. 

The School of Habitat under Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute, a Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) initiative, is announcing a new online training programme on the practices of what it refers to as the ‘New Vaastu’ – a concept that is designed to reduce resource footprint (energy, water and waste) in the built environment, and to enhance thermal comfort. 

The training programme will enable participants to understand the functioning of all natural elements as they come together to create a sustainable habitat. It will emphasise on the need to keep in mind site layouts, building design and choice of materials for mainstreaming thermal comfort not only as an enabler of liveability, but also as a catalyst to reduce disease burden in our buildings. 

What will the training programme cover:

• Sustainability Development Goals & environmental governance for built sector
• Exploring sustainability through traditional principles
• Planning and design amidst the new normal of COVID-19
• Energy Conservation Building Codes (Commercial & Residential)
• India Cooling Action Plan, Urban Heat Island Effect and Thermal Comfort
• Building envelope, daylighting components, fenestration design, material properties and their market penetration.
• Resource prudent designing for circularity (water, waste, energy efficiency, renewable)
• Introduction to building simulation & low-energy mechanical cooling techniques 

Training Coordinator: 

Sugeet Grover,
deputy programme manager,
Sustainable Buildings and Habitat Programme,
CSE, New Delhi
Ph: 91-011-2464 5334 / 5335 (Ext 112)
Mobile: 9818443366
Email: sugeet.grover@cseindia.org 

Course Director:

Rajneesh Sareen,
programme director,
Sustainable Buildings and Habitat Programme,
CSE, New Delhi
Email: rajneesh.sareen@cseindia.org

Course dates: May 28 to June 10, 2021
Course duration: 24 hours (12 hours per week)

Traffic impact assessment (TIA) is a systematic study to analyse the impact of the additional traffic generated by any new development on existing transport system in an area. Generally, TIA is required for big developments which have the potential to generate a huge number of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. TIA is undertaken to ensure the developer address the relevant issues related to transport within and the surroundings of the proposed development and if required local authorities may also recover some developmental charges to upgrade the transport infrastructure impacted areas. TIA is gaining popularity among decision makers. State authorities have started to recognise the importance of TIA and included TIA in their rules and regulations. This self-paced online training course will help participants to build a comprehensive understanding and knowledge base on the overall purpose, components and benefits of conducting a TIA including the regulatory provisions and analytical techniques to carry out the assessment work.

Course structure
This online training course will be conducted on the Moodle and Zoom platform through a variety of tools such as recorded video lectures, classroom exercises, reading materials and resources, audio/visual methods including short films and interviews, and interactions with key experts. The programme will highlight and cover the following:

• Overview of TIA
• Purpose and scope of conducting a TIA
• TIA and its overall framework
• TIA assessment
• Case studies 

The programme has been designed in such a way that it can be completed along with a regular job or study 

Learning from the course

• Sound understanding of framework and methodologies to conduct a TIA
• Skill building on modern traffic analysis and traffic forecasting techniques
• Evaluate and assess the impact of any development on transportation
• Make traffic recommendations more confidently 

Who can apply?

• Students of transportation planning/ engineering; urban planning programmes
• Professionals/ practitioners from transportation planning/ engineering; urban planning sectors
• Programme managers of transport/ infrastructure solution providers/consultants
• Developers
• Researchers and consultants
• Environmental consultants

For more information, please contact 

Shourabh Gupta
Mobile: +91-8826806794
Email: shourabh.gupta@cseindia.org

Priyanka Chandola
Mobile: +91 - 9810414938
Email: priyanka@cseindia.org

Course dates: March 15-28, 2021
Course duration: 24 hours (12 hours per week)

Traffic impact assessment (TIA) is a systematic study to analyse the impact of the additional traffic generated by any new development on existing transport system in an area. Generally, TIA is required for big developments which have the potential to generate a huge number of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. TIA is undertaken to ensure the developer address the relevant issues related to transport within and the surroundings of the proposed development and if required local authorities may also recover some developmental charges to upgrade the transport infrastructure impacted areas. TIA is gaining popularity among decision makers. State authorities have started to recognise the importance of TIA and included TIA in their rules and regulations. This self-paced online training course will help participants to build a comprehensive understanding and knowledge base on the overall purpose, components and benefits of conducting a TIA including the regulatory provisions and analytical techniques to carry out the assessment work.

Course structure
This online training course will be conducted on the Moodle and Zoom platform through a variety of tools such as recorded video lectures, classroom exercises, reading materials and resources, audio/visual methods including short films and interviews, and interactions with key experts. The programme will highlight and cover the following:

• Overview of TIA
• Purpose and scope of conducting a TIA
• TIA and its overall framework
• TIA assessment
• Case studies 

The programme has been designed in such a way that it can be completed along with a regular job or study 

Learning from the course

• Sound understanding of framework and methodologies to conduct a TIA
• Skill building on modern traffic analysis and traffic forecasting techniques
• Evaluate and assess the impact of any development on transportation
• Make traffic recommendations more confidently 

Who can apply?

• Students of transportation planning/ engineering; urban planning programmes
• Professionals/ practitioners from transportation planning/ engineering; urban planning sectors
• Programme managers of transport/ infrastructure solution providers/consultants
• Developers
• Researchers and consultants
• Environmental consultants

For more information, please contact 

Shourabh Gupta
Mobile: +91-8826806794
Email: shourabh.gupta@cseindia.org

Priyanka Chandola
Mobile: +91 - 9810414938
Email: priyanka@cseindia.org

Why this course?
This programme represents our initiative to promote good regulatory practices, enhance understanding, and build capacity on strategies to reduce transport sector emissions. This has become necessary within the framework of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) that mandates cities which do not meet clean air standards to reduce particulate air pollution by 20-30 per cent by 2024. All city clean air action plans, therefore, have included strategies to control emissions from transport sector to meet the clean air target, as the transport sector’s contribution to overall pollution concentration, load and exposure is substantial. 

This has created a demand for deeper understanding of the multi-pronged strategies needed to control vehicular pollution. These encompass emissions standard roadmaps and on-road emissions management to control real world emissions; sustainable transport modes (public transport, walking and cycling), multimodal integration, parking policy and urban planning to reduce the vehicle miles travelled. These interventions also align with the sector-specific strategies that state governments have initiated as part of other policies and programmes. 

This requires deep understanding of the way these strategies need to be designed and developed for scale and effective impact for time-bound air quality improvement. Several exciting changes are underway in cities, and it is important to build capacity and a new cadre of professionals. 

How is this course structured?
This online course will be conducted on the Moodle and Zoom platform through a variety of tools such as recorded video lectures, classroom exercises, reading materials and resources, audio/visual methods including short films and interviews, and interactions with key experts. The programme has been structured as follows: 

Module 1

• Understanding urban air pollution, public health and transport sector emissions 

Module 2

• How technology roadmaps need to evolve to reduce emissions from vehicles
• Strategies for on-road emissions management – current and new generation strategies to control real world emissions
• Towards zero-emission electric vehicles 

Module 3

• Public transport strategies to reduce emissions
• Bus transport reforms and electric mobility in cities 

Module 4

• Non-motorised transport strategies for zero-emissions mobility
• Urban planning, transport integration and compact urban form 

Module 5

• Strategies to reduce vehicle miles travelled – designing parking policy as a demand management measure, understanding global practices like congestion charging, low emissions zones etc 

Certificate of participation: Participation certificates will be provided at the end of the course 

Who can apply?

• Government officials from different departments involved with transport sector strategies
• Professionals and practitioners helping with strategy development in cities
• Academicians and researchers
• Students aiming to enrich curriculum and shaping careers in this sector. 

Register here

For more information, please contact 

Shourabh Gupta
Mobile: +91-8826806794
Email: shourabh.gupta@cseindia.org

Priyanka Chandola
Mobile: +91 - 9810414938
Email: priyanka@cseindia.org

Date July 16 –17, 2020
Last Date to Apply 10th July 2020
Course Duration 4 Hours 

Increasing demand and consumption of natural resources is contributing to higher emissions and climate risks in developing countries. There is high water stress, pollution, inadequate and inefficient infrastructure and heavy reliance on non-replenishable energy resources. This plunge necessitates a switch to smart and environmental friendly practices at micro and macro level. Educational campuses have enormous potential to promote environmentally responsible practices and behaviour, experiment with innovative solutions, combine learning and practical application, and cultivate a culture full of values.

CSE is working with a network of committed colleges/universities across India and helping them to establish, practice and report environmental sustainability as part of their campus management and empowers them for mandatory/voluntary compliances, as well enables them to secure financial support from internal and external funding for implementations. CSE's Green Campus Initiative (GCI) has been enabling regulators, architects, engineers, planners, academia and civil society to shape efficient use of water-energy-land, minimize wastage, improve livability and promote a healthy lifestyle in their respective campuses.

ABOUT THE TRAINING PROGRAMME
The key objective of the training programme is to upscale the knowledge among the target group in addressing environmental sustainability, establishing and monitoring performance baseline and reporting the sustainable practices at campus level. The training programme has been designed at two Levels: Level-1 (4hrs) and Level-2 (15 hrs). Both levels of training programme will include technical sessions, experiential learning using detailed case studies and hands-on exercises followed with tests and assignments.

LEVEL-1: The Level-1 training programme is designed for 4 hrs duration, which will capture the principle of green and sustainable educational campus. A brief session will be conducted to make fraternity acquainted with the process of joining ªCSE's Green Campus Initiative Networkº. A participation certificate will be issued on successful completion of small MCQ Test. The score criteria set at 75% marks for the issuance of training certificate.

LEVEL-2: On successful completion of Level-1 training programme on the proposed dates, Level-2 training programme will be conducted. The Level-2 training programme is the advanced version of Level-1 training programme, which shall include detailed description of calculation methodology with multiple case studies of relevant significance. The Level-2 training programme dates and mode of delivery will be communicated later based on receiving the participant interest at Level-1 training programme.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAMME

• Sustainability Guidelines and Indicators of Green/Sustainable Campus
• Establishment of Performance Baseline across five themes of sustainability
• Risk Assessment of Campuses
• Sustainability Data Reporting Analytics of educational Campuses
• Green Campus Case Studies

For queries get in touch with Course Coordinator

Ms. Sonia Rani
Programme Manager
sonia.rani@cseindia.org

The School of Climate Change, under the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (a Centre for Science and Environment initiative) invites applications for an online training programme on climate change, its science, politics, and impacts.

Objectives
CSE has been well known for influencing the design of international climate policy since well before such policy was enshrined in formal institutions. Whether it is the landmark paper released in 1991 by Sunita Narain and Anil Agarwal, calling for a decolonisation of carbon budget accounting, or CSE’s commentary on every UN climate meeting since 1992, to our recent analyses of the implications of the US elections for climate action. Most recently, CSE's delegation - led by Sunita Narain - attended COP 27 in Egypt, and conducted extensive analysis and commentary of the climate negotiations, as well as advocacy on issues critical for the Global South. Through this, and our publications on climate-critical topics, CSE has led the discourse in climate policy for three decades advocating for equity, the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, and investing in resilient economies for the poor. 

This training programme is open to any civil society member, government official, student, professional or educator looking to understand the key concepts that drive discourse on the science and politics of climate change. The syllabus is based on our recently published book Climate Change: Science and Politics. 

This course will help an individual to make sense of the multiple correlated crises we are facing due to anthropogenic climate change, the political treaties and negotiations that comprise the bulk of our response to these crises, and an understanding of how the responsibility to adopt a low-carbon development path is distributed across nations of varying wealth. 

Course structure and format
Spread over 10 working days, the programme is open to anyone interested in the subject of climate change, and will offer a mix of self-guided reading, two live lectures by renowned experts, a group activity, two individual assignments, and regular Q&A with CSE’s climate change specialists. No prior knowledge of climate change is required. 

The course structure would be as follows:

• The science and impacts of climate change
• Emissions
• International and domestic climate policies
• Who is responsible?
• State of climate negotiations

For more information Please contact the CSE Climate Change Team at climatetraining@cseindia.org

The School of Climate Change, under the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (a Centre for Science and Environment initiative) invites applications for an online training programme on climate change, its science, politics, and impacts. 

Objectives
CSE has been well known for influencing the design of international climate policy since well before such policy was enshrined in formal institutions. Whether it is the landmark paper released in 1991 by Sunita Narain and Anil Agarwal, calling for a decolonisation of carbon budget accounting, or CSE’s commentary on every UN climate meeting since 1992, to our recent analyses of the implications of the US elections for climate action. Through this, and our publications on climate-critical topics, CSE has led the discourse in climate policy for three decades advocating for equity, the principle of Common but Differentiated Responsibilities, and investing in resilient economies for the poor. 

This training programme is open to any civil society member, government official, student, professional or educator looking to understand the key concepts that drive discourse on the science and politics of climate change. The syllabus is based on our recently published book Climate Change: Science and Politics. 

This course will help an individual to make sense of the multiple correlated crises we are facing due to anthropogenic climate change, the political treaties and negotiations that comprise the bulk of our response to these crises, and an understanding of how the responsibility to adopt a low-carbon development path is distributed across nations of varying wealth. 

Course structure and format
Spread over 10 working days, the programme is open to anyone interested in the subject of climate change, and will offer a mix of self-guided reading, two live lectures by renowned experts, a group activity, two individual assignments, and regular Q&A with CSE’s climate change specialists. No prior knowledge of climate change is required. 

The course structure would be as follows:

• The science and impacts of climate change
• Emissions
• International and domestic climate policies
• Who is responsible?
• State of climate negotiations

To Register Click here

For more information Please contact the CSE Climate Change Team at climatetraining@cseindia.org

The School of Climate Change, under the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (a Centre for Science and Environment initiative) invites applications for a new online course on climate change, its science, politics, and impacts. Spread over 10 working days, the course-cum-workshop is open to anyone interested in the subject of climate change, and will offer a mix of self-guided reading, online sessions by key experts, group activities, assignments and individual evaluation.

COURSE CONTENT

• The science and impacts of climate change
• Emissions
• International and domestic climate policies
• Who is responsible?
• State of climate negotiations

COURSE FEES
Rs 3,500 per person for Indian participants US $100 for Global participants

For more information Please contact the CSE Climate Change Team at climatetraining@cseindia.org

The School of Climate Change, under the Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute (a Centre for Science and Environment initiative) invites applications for a new online course on climate change, its science, politics, and impacts. Spread over 10 working days, the course-cum-workshop is open to anyone interested in the subject of climate change, and will offer a mix of self-guided reading, online sessions by key experts, group activities, assignments and individual evaluation.

COURSE CONTENT

• The science and impacts of climate change
• Emissions
• International and domestic climate policies
• Who is responsible?
• State of climate negotiations

COURSE FEES
Rs 3,500 per person for Indian participants US $100 for Global participants

For more information Please contact the CSE Climate Change Team at climatetraining@cseindia.org

Moreover the COVID19 pandemic demonstrated why water and sanitation — being an effective barrier against the virus — must be available, accessible and affordable to all. A lack of these can be a significant vector / pathway in the transmission of the virus, if proper hygiene is not followed. The need of the hour is to redesign the water and sanitation management by reducing water usage to reduce water wastage. Need is to treat wastewater to return manure to the land and clean water to our rivers.

A proposed alternative to the growing water crisis that is increasingly being considered is use of  wastewater as a resource. At present, 80% of wastewater worldwide is released untreated in the environment and in developing countries such as in India only 22% of sewage generated is treated. Research findings have explored the huge potential of wastewater and reusing and recycling of treated wastewater to augment freshwater sources and mitigate water stress. Moreover, policy frameworks all over the world also emphasize on the reuse and recycling of treated wastewater for local purpose. This calls for a paradigm shift from the current centralized approach to one which is sustainable in nature and emphasizes on the reuse and recycle of treated wastewater. 

One such sustainable approach is decentralized wastewater treatment as it addresses the problem of water pollution and scarcity. The approach is based on the important principle – devolving level of the application so that wastewater can be treated at affordable costs, cutting the cost of pumping long distances and promoting local reuse of treated wastewater. Decentralized wastewater management approach can play a vital role in today’s world, as it is more economically affordable and is an ecologically sustainable option that requires low maintenance. It provides an added advantage to meet the huge demand of non-potable water which does not require tertiary level of treatment, thus reducing the stress on water sources. The socio-economic situation and the context of urbanization highlight the need for decentralized wastewater solutions. In such circumstances, local reuse and recycling of treated wastewater too holds immense potential in terms of overall urban environmental sustainability.

Purpose
To help students, working professionals and environmental enthusiasts learn state-of-art concepts and principles of improved urban water management at their own comfort.

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the existing problems in wastewater management.
• Understanding of the definition, concept and approach of decentralized wastewater treatment vis a vis centralized wastewater treatment and its intervention in urban areas.
• Acquaintance to web based portal MOUNT – case studies showing different technologies and cost effectiveness. 
• Understanding about the enabling frameworks and regulations applicable to decentralized wastewater treatment including reuse. 

Content:
The course will consist of the following modules:
Module I: Water and wastewater management: Understanding present complexities
Module II: Decentralized wastewater treatment: A paradigm shift
Module III: MOUNT: A Web based tool for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Module IV: Enabling environment for effective decentralized wastewater treatment including reuse 

Course Design:

The course comprises of self-study, technological learning tools such as presentations, videos featuring case studies from various countries and other audio material. It will facilitate interaction amongst participants through online forums and discussions. It will be interactive course with periodic assessment through group discussions, exercises and quizzes. Participants will also get a chance to interact and learn from experts at CSE and abroad through online interactions and a webinar.

Participants are expected to complete the course in a period of about four weeks with a workload of 24 hours. Participant is expected to spend about 6 hours per week on reading, discussion, interaction and assignments. At the end of the week and module, participants are expected to submit an assignment based on their learning. These assignments may have multiple choice questions, short answer type questions, quizzes, or essay type of question. Assessment will be done on the following criteria –

1. Comprehensiveness of observations and problems identified
2. Extent of critical engagement with course learning
3. Depth and nuance in suggested interventions
4. Ability to critique self-developed strategy 

At the end of the course, the participants would also get bonus points for being attentive, creative and responsive during the training programme. 

Ethiopia has launched various initiatives and programs aimed at promoting sanitation and hygiene in the country. The “One WASH National Program” aims to provide access to safe water supply and sanitation facilities in 307 Woredas in Ethiopia by 2030. The program focuses on increasing access to sanitation facilities, promoting proper hygiene practices, and improving the management of sanitation infrastructure.

The World Bank funded “Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project” for 22 towns in Ethiopia, is supporting Faecal Sludge Management in Ethiopia. CSE entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Water and Energy, Ethiopia to strengthen efforts in Faecal Sludge Management (FSM).

As part of this collaboration, CSE is organizing an online training programme focused on Integrated Wastewater and Septage Management (IWSM). This training is designed to cater to government officials, as well as experts and consultants working in Ethiopia. The initiative aligns with the objectives of the World Bank FSM project, aiming to enhance capacities and knowledge in effective wastewater, faecal sludge and septage management practices.

Waterbodies – rivers, lakes, tanks, ponds etc – have always been an inalienable part of many of our cities. A critical component of the human ecosystem, they have not only been a source of drinking water, but have also acted as sponges to recharge groundwater, supported biodiversity, provided livelihoods and performed the role of carbon sinks.

Increasing, uncontrolled and unplanned urbanisation is driving many of these urban waterbodies towards extinction. Their watersheds and catchment areas are being destroyed and encroached upon; they are getting clogged with mountains of sewage and solid waste; their natural flow of water is obstructed leading to floods and water-logging. Most waterbody rejuvenation programmes focus only on beautification – without exploring long-term solutions for reviving the waterbodies.

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) invites applications for a specialised online training programme that will focus on understanding the existing challenges and all the technical aspects for reviving and restoring waterbodies. The programme will also delve into groundwater context and typologies of India, and the challenges and significance of groundwater management in the urban context, specifically in the Ganga basin.

SUPPORTED BY THE NATIONAL MISSION FOR CLEAN GANGA (NMCG)
This online training programme is a part of a three-year CSE sub-programme aimed at building capacity of cities in the Ganga basin and making them water-sensitive. Under this, a series of interactions – from webinars, workshops and trainings to field exposure visits and knowledge conclaves – has been planned to engage with over 1,300 state and municipal functionaries and other sector players. The sub-programme is supported by NMCG, and is a part of the Mission’s ongoing efforts for ensuring convergence of Namami Gange with other national missions.

WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE TRAINING

• Architects, planners, engineers and other water and sanitation professionals working with consultancies, design firms, non-profits, government departments and agencies, research institutions and academic centres
• Central/state/municipal functionaries (decision makers/managers and regulators)
• Engineers (civil/mech/env) or planners working with water supply and sewerage boards/Jal Nigams or Jal Sansthans n Functionaries dealing with AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission, Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban), Swachh Bharat Mission (U), Atal Bhujal Mission, Namami Gange etc
• Accredited EIA, architecture and urban planning consultants
• Researchers and academics interested in curriculum development in planning, architecture and civil engineering
• Related sector professionals dealing with water, sanitation, flood, river, wetland or environment-related matters in cities and their urbanisable areas

TRAINING DIRECTOR

DEPINDER SINGH KAPUR
Director, Water Programme, CSE
dkapur@cseindia.org

TRAINING COORDINATOR

SWATI BHATIA
Deputy Program Manager
Water Program
Swati.bhatia@cseindia.org
Phone: 9911339540

TRAINING COORDINATOR

MEHAK PURI
Senior Research Associate
Water Programme, CSE
mehak.puri@cseindia.org
Phone: 9773834911

Excreta flow diagram (also often described as shit flow diagram) offers a new and innovative way to engage sanitation experts, political leaders and civil society in coordinated discussions on identification of areas for intervention across sanitation chain in cities. For more info on SFD and the SFD promotion initiative visit https://sfd.susana.org/ . CSE - School of Water and Waste has organized various online courses and virtual training programmes on preparation of SFDs to various practitioners on the importance of mapping excreta flows using SFD Tool. This training programme is being organised in partnership with Global Water Partnership – Caribbean and will focus on providing practical and hands-on experience on preparation of SFDs.  

Aim
To sensitise and equip practitioners in preparing the Shit Flow Diagram and using it for preparing city-wide sanitation strategies

Learning outcomes

• Learn about SFDs tool (graphic and report) and the history of their development
• Understand the need for a standardized methodology for SFD preparation
• Hands on experience on preparing a SFD
• Step by step guidance and technical support for preparing and SFD and publishing it on SuSanA global database.

Dates: October 7 - 21, 2022
Course duration: 15 hours (2 weeks)

Audience: Government officials, elected representatives, academics, researchers, students, consultants, waste management practitioners, and members of non-profits and CSR agencies

Key Takeaways:

• Overview of state of drinking water supply and sanitation in Global South
• Role of groundwater in the drinking water supply – Challenges due to poor quality and quantity of groundwater
• Augmentation of drinking water sources in different hydrogeological regions
• Basic understanding of the use of different software tools for step-by-step planning and designing the recharge of groundwater-based drinking water sources
• Overview of the treatment technologies of greywater at household, community and village level. Reuse options of the treated greywater
• Onsite and offsite treatment of faecal sludge
• Guidelines on communication and awareness to promote safe drinking water and management of greywater and faecal sludge
• Access to success stories on community led water conservation and safe sanitation projects

The programme has a mix of self-paced study and virtual lectures planned for fourteen days with 15 hours of study time.

Special Feature:

1. The top three performing participants will get a free annual subscription of digital Down To Earth, the development and environment magazine from Global South which CSE helps publish.
2. Participation e-certificates will be provided at the end of the course.

For details or queries, please contact:

Shivangi Aggarwal
Research Associate
Rural Water and Waste Program
Centre for Science and Environment

Dates: October 7 - 21, 2022
Course duration: 15 hours (2 weeks)

Audience: Government officials, elected representatives, academics, researchers, students, consultants, waste management practitioners, and members of non-profits and CSR agencies

Key Takeaways:

• Overview of state of drinking water supply and sanitation in Global South
• Role of groundwater in the drinking water supply – Challenges due to poor quality and quantity of groundwater
• Augmentation of drinking water sources in different hydrogeological regions
• Basic understanding of the use of different software tools for step-by-step planning and designing the recharge of groundwater-based drinking water sources
• Overview of the treatment technologies of greywater at household, community and village level. Reuse options of the treated greywater
• Onsite and offsite treatment of faecal sludge
• Guidelines on communication and awareness to promote safe drinking water and management of greywater and faecal sludge
• Access to success stories on community led water conservation and safe sanitation projects

The programme has a mix of self-paced study and virtual lectures planned for fourteen days with 15 hours of study time.

Special Feature:

1. The top three performing participants will get a free annual subscription of digital Down To Earth, the development and environment magazine from Global South which CSE helps publish.
2. Participation e-certificates will be provided at the end of the course.

For details or queries, please contact:

Shivangi Aggarwal
Research Associate
Rural Water and Waste Program
Centre for Science and Environment

Introduction

This online training is a part of series of activities envisaged under  3-year duration CSE programme – ‘Capacity building initiative focusing on ‘Making Ganga basin cities water sensitive’. The programme is supported by National Mission Clean Ganga and is part of the series of ongoing efforts by NMCG aimed to ensuring convergence of Namami Gange Mission with national flagship urban missions (AMRUT, Smart Cities, Swachh Bharat Mission, HRIDAY, NULM) and other missions (Atal Bhujal Yojana, Jal Jeewan Mission, Jal Shakti Mission) at state /city level across Ganga basin states.

The training will focus on Water-Sensitive Urban Design and Planning (WSUDP) approach which integrates the urban water cycle, water supply, wastewater and storm water and groundwater management.

Aim

Capacity building of State / Municipal functionaries and other sector players involved in city planning and urban infrastructure development.    

Training Highlights

• Understanding of the concept and approach of Water Sensitive Urban Design and Planning (WSUDP)
• Potential and opportunities for connecting water, urban planning/development in the Ganga basin cities\
• WSUDP features at different scales of intervention
• Key tools and approaches for plan, policy, programme and projects
• Best Management Practices (BMPs), state of art knowledge in the area of WSUDP
• Case studies of successfully implemented WSUDP projects
• Community of practice in WSUDP sector

Excreta flow diagram (also often described as shit flow diagram) offers a new and innovative way to engage sanitation experts, political leaders and civil society in coordinated discussions on identification of areas for intervention across sanitation chain in cities. For more info on SFD and the SFD promotion initiative visit https://sfd.susana.org/ . CSE - School of Water and Waste has organized various online courses and virtual training programmes on preparation of SFDs to various practitioners on the importance of mapping excreta flows using SFD Tool. This training programme is being organised in partnership with Global Water Partnership – Caribbean and will focus on providing practical and hands-on experience on preparation of SFDs.  

Aim
To sensitise and equip practitioners in preparing the Shit Flow Diagram and using it for preparing city-wide sanitation strategies

Learning outcomes

• Learn about SFDs tool (graphic and report) and the history of their development
• Understand the need for a standardized methodology for SFD preparation
• Hands on experience on preparing a SFD
• Step by step guidance and technical support for preparing and SFD and publishing it on SuSanA global database.

The School of Water and Waste of Anil Agarwal Environment Training Institute, a training wing of Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, India introduces the online training program on “Short course on long term sustainability, recharge and management of water sources”. The training is a 10 days course to cover the water conservation and management by ensuring sustainability by learning various tools and techniques to enhance the sustainability of the sources.

Course Coordinator: 
Faraz Ahmad
Vivek Kumar Sah 
Pradeep Kumar Mishra

About the Training

This virtual training programme will deliver a range of informative and engaging sessionsto enhance participants’ knowledge on water sensitive planning and design approaches aimed at building city-wide resilience, covering topics ranging from terminology and concepts related to water resilience to discussion on good practices and WSUDP implementation.

Program Design: 

Part 1: Context-setting for WSUDP (Online Platform): 25 Jan., - 1 Feb., 2022 | 12 hours self-study 

• Context for WSUDP in South Africa 

• Overview of challenges and opportunities in urban water management w.r.t. climate change and urban water resilience 

• WSUDP concepts, and the framework for implementation in South Africa 

Part 2: WSUDP Planning and Designing (Virtual Sessions): 2-4 Feb., 2022 | 12 hours facilitated 

• Scale, data requirements and case studies 

• Urban water resilience framework and case studies in South Africa • Planning and Designing WSUDP features

Objective: To train the participants on sustainable greywater management

Outcome: The participants shall learn how to design and implement in-situ and ex-situ grey water management solutions

Course Mode: 100% online (mix of recorded and live sessions)

Timeline: Approximately 14 hours, (2 hours a day)  

Understanding groundwater is central to addressing the imploding water scarcity that is hitting both urban and rural India  and is exacerbated by climate change. Understanding of groundwater requires knowledge of  lithosphere and potential aquifer profile, as well as the extraction, management and governance regime. Urban groundwater management is a challenging task that is different for different levels of towns and cities in India, given the different aquifer typologies, climate and extraction regimes.

This online training is a part of a series of activities envisaged under a 3-year duration CSE programme – 'Capacity building initiative focusing on ‘Making Ganga basin cities water sensitive'. Under this initiative a series of – webinars, workshops trainings (both online and residential), field exposure visits, and knowledge conclaves  are aimed at engaging 1,300+ number state / municipal functionaries and other sector players. The programme is supported by National Mission for Clean Ganga and is part of the series of ongoing efforts by NMCG aimed at ensuring convergence of Namami Gange Mission with national flagship urban missions (AMRUT 2.0, Smart Cities, SBM 2.0, HRIDAY, NULM), and other missions (Atal Bhujal Yojana, Jal Jivan Mission, Jal Shakti Mission).

About the training
The training will focus on developing a sound understanding of groundwater context and typologies of India,challenges & significance of groundwater in the urban context, specifically in Ganga Basin. The trainees will be exposed to concepts of MAR (managed aquifer recharge) and development of City Water Balance Planning, that are gaining momemntum in urban groundwater management discourse and practice. CSE is organising this training in collaboration with renowned practitioner experts from ACWADAM.

Aim
To equip trainees with a conceptual and scientific understanding of issues and processes of groundwater and aquifers of India, in the urban groundwater recharge and management context.

Training Highlights

• Introduction: the groundwater story of India, basic concepts and the diversity of aquifers
•  Urban groundwater in India with special reference to the Ganga basin – aquifer settings, challenges and management issues
• The urban groundwater typology, approaches to understanding and demystifying groundwater in urban India and understanding city water balances with specific reference to the groundwater balance 
• Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) – concepts, practices and experiences from rural and urban India
• Managing urban groundwater: policy framework and the process of urban groundwater governance

Ravi Kumar,

Introduction

This online training is a part of series of activities envisaged under newly launched 3-year duration CSE programme – ‘Capacity building initiative focusing on ‘Making Ganga basin cities water sensitive’. The programme is supported by National Mission Clean Ganga and is part of the series of ongoing efforts by NMCG aimed to ensuring convergence of Namami Gange Mission with national flagship urban missions (AMRUT, Smart Cities, Swachh Bharat Mission, HRIDAY, NULM) and other missions (Atal Bhujal Yojana, Jal Jeewan Mission, Jal Shakti Mission) at state /city level across Ganga basin states.

The training will focus on Water-Sensitive Urban Design and Planning (WSUDP) approach which integrates the urban water cycle, water supply, wastewater and storm water and groundwater management.

Aim

Capacity building of State / Municipal functionaries and other sector players involved in city planning and urban infrastructure development.    

Training Highlights

• Understanding of the concept and approach of Water Sensitive Urban Design and Planning (WSUDP)
• Potential and opportunities for connecting water, urban planning/development in the Ganga basin cities\
• WSUDP features at different scales of intervention
• Key tools and approaches for plan, policy, programme and projects
• Best Management Practices (BMPs), state of art knowledge in the area of WSUDP
• Case studies of successfully implemented WSUDP projects
• Community of practice in WSUDP sector

Dear All,

Greetings from Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, India.

Course Coordinator- Swati Bhatia
Dates for the training: 27th July'21- 9th August, 2021

We are living in water-stressed times. Approximately four billion people experience severe water scarcity at least one month per year. It is estimated that by 2030, 700 million people worldwide could be displaced due to intense water scarcity. The growing demand for water comes at a time when the potential for augmenting supply is limited, water tables are falling and water quality issues have increasingly come to the forefront. The current water paradigm in India and many developing countries, primary focuses on the supply side management and providing hardware solutions is unsustainable and non-feasible. This further aggravates the problem of inadequate municipal supply, ground water depletion and water pollution.

Moreover the current COVID19 pandemic demonstrates why water and sanitation — being an effective barrier against the virus — must be available, accessible and affordable to all. A lack of these can be a significant vector / pathway in the transmission of the virus, if proper hygiene is not followed. The need of the hour is to redesign the water management systems and introduce the water harvesting systems in the community and reduce water usage and wastage.

Often developing countries neglect the most proven and sustainable methods of decentralized water collection and instead depend on mega projects and thus fall for unsustainable methods of water withdrawal without any effective regulations on the quality and quantity of water supplied. This creates various issues. It is time to call for a paradigm shift to decentralized approach to ensure sustainability. Traditional methods of water harvesting and usage methods need to be revived and if required, modified to suit the present day requirement. Rainwater Harvesting (RWH), which is seemingly an ideal sustainable solution, entails the collection of rain in a scientific and controlled manner for future use and consists of roof top water harvesting, water from open areas such as paved ways, parks, roads, fields and in lakes and ponds. There is also need to emphasize on various water conservation measures and the reuse and recycle of treated wastewater. These are cost and resource effective ways, which can be easily adopted with the help of community. This training shall address such aspects and many more to bring forward the aspects of community participation, reuse of treated waste water among others, etc.

Purpose
The training programme has been primarily designed for the water experts of Tanzania who are involved in rain water harvesting and ground water recharge practices. These participants shall be involved in on-ground implementation. They shall learn the state-of-art concepts and principles of improved water management techniques at their own comfort.

Learning Objectives:

To understand the existing problems in water management.

Understanding of the definition, concept and approach of ground water augmentation by water harvesting structures.

Understand the other methods of water conservation, and reuse of treated waste water.

Understand the effectiveness of community participation, and the need to regularly monitor the quality of water.

Understanding about the enabling frameworks and regulations applicable.

Module Set up 

Module 1: Introduction and overview

Module 2: Tools and techniques

Module 3: Community participation and management of water harvesting structure

Module 4: Other options for water conservation

Module 5: Monitoring of quality and quantity of groundwater

Module 6: Communication strategies

STUDY LOAD AND STRUCTURE OF THE MODULES:

Reading materials: Suggested articles, presentation by experts, technical manuals and related videos will be located under each module. After completion of each module, participant has to take a test. This is mandatory to go to the next module. One assignment will be given at the end of the programme, with a time limit. Queries, problems related to the content of the programme can be communicated with the coordinator any time. Solutions will be provided by subject experts. Even any experienced participant can be part of the thread of the communication. Live session with experts will be arranged. At the end of the programme, a digital certificate of participation will be given to the participants

Course coordinator

Swati Bhatia
Programme Officer, Rural Water–Waste Programme
Email: swati.bhatia@cseindia.org/ sushmita@cseindia.org

Rationale Behind the course: On-site sanitation technologies cater to the sanitation needs of lakhs of people worldwide. Despite this huge dependency, the countries suffer owing to improper management of the faecal sludge generated from the on-site sanitation technologies. Thus this online course, is therefore designed with an objective to impart knowledge on the important aspects of faecal sludge management which include technical, management and planning issues.

Key takeaways:

Knowledge of safe adaptable and sustainable technologies for managing toilet waste

Understanding of decentralized technologies used for management of grey and black water

Training on how to reuse of the wastewater/faecal sludge.

Guidance on the use of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials effectively for safe disposal/reuse of faecal sludge.

Connecting water to toilets – how to make the usage of toilets sustainable.

About the training:

This is a specialized training program being organized by CSE and is designed to develop capacities for the government officials of Haryana. It is aimed to equip them to better manage and implement sanitation projects in the rural areas of Haryana.

The course comprises of material handpicked from years of CSE's work in the field for self-study, and learning tools such as presentations, audios and videos, all featuring the most relevant case studies. The training will provide online forums for discussion. Quizzes and assignments will also be part of this program. There will be live sessions with experts to enable participants to interact and learn more and also clear the doubts.

Shivangi Aggarwal
Course Coordinator

Introduction

CSE - School of Water and Waste is organizing an online training programme on Water Sensitive Urban Design and Planning.

The training will focus on the components of WSUDP – designing Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) systems, Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDS) and recycle and reuse using Decentralized Waste Water Treatment systems (DWWTs) at various scales.

Mapping excreta of a city is increasingly being used to analyse the sanitation in urban areas. An excreta flow diagram (also often described as shit flow diagram), can help to achieve this by offering a new and innovative way to engage sanitation experts, political leaders and civil society in coordinated discussions about excreta management in their city.

CSE - School of Water and Waste (SWW) is organising this training programme on Preparation of SFD to sensitise and equip practitioners in mapping excreta flows using the Shit Flow Diagram (SFD) Tool, and using it for preparing city-wide sanitation strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand SFDs (graphic and report) and the history of their development
• Understand the need for a standardized methodology
• Understand the available tool including their context, range and how to use them
• Use the developed tools to go through a worked example
  
• Understand the support available to enable the development of SFD for their city

Centre for Science & Environment (CSE) and WaterAid Bangladesh (WAB) enjoy a longstanding relationship in knowledge exchange and capacity development of key actors engaged in promoting sustainable water and sanitation. Effective faecal sludge /septage management is important for safe disposal and treatment of human waste that if not handled properly contaminates the sources of water and is a major health risk. 

This  training on FSM is the result of the feedback of participants of the first training and part of CSE – WaterAid action plan to strengthen sensitization, knowledge sharing and skill building of WaterAid staff and partner in South Asia countries. 

Learning Objectives

Part A: Training on Sensitization (1^st Feb to 2^nd Feb. 2021)

·         Introduction to FSM and key urban sanitation issues and challenges across South Asia

·         Sensitization on Sanitation Value Chain and City Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) principles

·         FSM regulatory, planning and institutional aspects including WaterAid role and other key actors

·         Key learnings on tools and approaches for effective FSM – SFD, FSM Tool Box, SaniKit and planning for CWIS, Sanitation safety plan.

Part B: Advanced Training on Designing and Planning (3^st Feb to 9^nd Feb. 2021)

·         Best Faecal Sludge Management practices including experiences from various countries

·         Designing and implementing FSM interventions

·         Business Models- Operation &Maintenance and Cost Recovery.

·         Virtual Tour of selected FSM case studies in Bangladesh and India

·         To explore scale-up and influencing factors in FSM.

Moreover the current COVID19 pandemic demonstrates why water and sanitation — being an effective barrier against the virus — must be available, accessible and affordable to all. A lack of these can be a significant vector / pathway in the transmission of the virus, if proper hygiene is not followed. The need of the hour is to redesign the water and sanitation management by reducing water usage to reduce water wastage. Need is to treat wastewater to return manure to the land and clean water to our rivers.

A proposed alternative to the growing water crisis that is increasingly being considered is use of  wastewater as a resource. At present, 80% of wastewater worldwide is released untreated in the environment and in developing countries such as in India only 22% of sewage generated is treated. Research findings have explored the huge potential of wastewater and reusing and recycling of treated wastewater to augment freshwater sources and mitigate water stress. Moreover, policy frameworks all over the world also emphasize on the reuse and recycling of treated wastewater for local purpose. This calls for a paradigm shift from the current centralized approach to one which is sustainable in nature and emphasizes on the reuse and recycle of treated wastewater. 

One such sustainable approach is decentralized wastewater treatment as it addresses the problem of water pollution and scarcity. The approach is based on the important principle – devolving level of the application so that wastewater can be treated at affordable costs, cutting the cost of pumping long distances and promoting local reuse of treated wastewater. Decentralized wastewater management approach can play a vital role in today’s world, as it is more economically affordable and is an ecologically sustainable option that requires low maintenance. It provides an added advantage to meet the huge demand of non-potable water which does not require tertiary level of treatment, thus reducing the stress on water sources. The socio-economic situation and the context of urbanization highlight the need for decentralized wastewater solutions. In such circumstances, local reuse and recycling of treated wastewater too holds immense potential in terms of overall urban environmental sustainability.

Purpose
To help students, working professionals and environmental enthusiasts learn state-of-art concepts and principles of improved urban water management at their own comfort.

Learning Objectives:

• To understand the existing problems in wastewater management.
• Understanding of the definition, concept and approach of decentralized wastewater treatment vis a vis centralized wastewater treatment and its intervention in urban areas.
• Acquaintance to web based portal MOUNT – case studies showing different technologies and cost effectiveness. 
• Understanding about the enabling frameworks and regulations applicable to decentralized wastewater treatment including reuse. 

Content:
The course will consist of the following modules:
Module I: Water and wastewater management: Understanding present complexities
Module II: Decentralized wastewater treatment: A paradigm shift
Module III: MOUNT: A Web based tool for Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Technologies
Module IV: Enabling environment for effective decentralized wastewater treatment including reuse 

Course Design:

The course comprises of self-study, technological learning tools such as presentations, videos featuring case studies from various countries and other audio material. It will facilitate interaction amongst participants through online forums and discussions. It will be interactive course with periodic assessment through group discussions, exercises and quizzes. Participants will also get a chance to interact and learn from experts at CSE and abroad through online interactions and a webinar.

Participants are expected to complete the course in a period of about four weeks with a workload of 24 hours. Participant is expected to spend about 6 hours per week on reading, discussion, interaction and assignments. At the end of the week and module, participants are expected to submit an assignment based on their learning. These assignments may have multiple choice questions, short answer type questions, quizzes, or essay type of question. Assessment will be done on the following criteria –

1. Comprehensiveness of observations and problems identified
2. Extent of critical engagement with course learning
3. Depth and nuance in suggested interventions
4. Ability to critique self-developed strategy 

At the end of the course, the participants would also get bonus points for being attentive, creative and responsive during the training programme. 

Date: 18th December, 2020- 6th January,2021

BACKGROUND:

WASH is an important indicator of the Sustainable Development Goals. Poor access to WASH has an unaffordable high cost associated with it. It is important to make available proper WASH infrastructure to maintain hygiene and thus reduce the incidence of diseases.

To achieve the same, it is important to make proper availability of sanitary toilets to all and ensure regular behavior change campaigns to encourage their regular usage.

But should it stop here? Is it enough?

Will construction of toilets in numbers end our quest for sanitation utopia?

Certainly not.

Once the toilet facilities are constructed, it will become all the more important to ensure proper treatment, reuse and disposal.  If not looked into totality at once the countries across the globe will have to wake up to the fresh challenge of disposal of the massive quantities of solid and liquid waste generated by the new toilets they have or aim to build.

This waste can easily turn into a health hazard by seeping into our groundwater and other water bodies like lakes and rivers. Also, thus wasting all the efforts made before.

The challenge is intensified in rural areas, where on-site containment is the only solution. Out of-the-box thinking on safe containment and management is vital in such areas. If not done properly and logically, the people would just continue defecating in open with no end to the problems.

The 2019 Joint Monitoring Progress report flags issues of safely managed sanitation services, stressing the need for management of excreta throughout the sanitation chain, from hygienic toilets, containment and emptying, to conveyance, treatment and, most importantly, reuse.

Key takeaways:

Knowledge of safe adaptable and sustainable technologies for managing toilet waste

Understanding of decentralized technologies used for management of grey and black water

Training on how to reuse of the wastewater/faecal sludge.

Guidance on the use of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials effectively for safe disposal/reuse of faecal sludge.

Connecting water to toilets – how to make the usage of toilets sustainable.

About the training:

This is a specialized training program being organized by CSE and is designed to develop capacities for the government officials of Nigeria. It is aimed to equip them to better manage and implement sanitation projects in the rural areas of Nigeria

The course comprises of material handpicked from years of CSE's work in the field for self-study, and learning tools such as presentations, audios and videos, all featuring the most relevant case studies. The training will provide online forums for discussion. Quizzes and assignments will also be part of this program. There will be live sessions with experts to enable participants to interact and learn more and also clear the doubts.

Course coordinator

Swati Bhatia
Programme Officer, Rural Water-Waste Programme
Email: swati.bhatia@cseindia.org

About the Course

The use of Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) is ubiquitous in our lives, where we use it for making better decisions. As cities witness unrelenting urbanisation and grow with each passing decade, the complexity of urban issues increases, particularly related to the urban water cycle and other dimensions of sustainable development.

In order to address these challenges, we need cost-effective solutions, rapid analysis and inter-linking of multi-disciplinary data and information. These spatial analysis tools allow such multi-disciplinary approaches to be applied, using a range of data sources and in response to such complex problems.

With increased focus on water conservation and management in cities, practitioners need to address water issues in a comprehensive manner, and provide rapid, sustainable solutions. GIS and RS techniques will allow managers and regulators to move efficiently from traditional planning and design techniques to smart, cost effective and sustainable solutions.

Course Aim and Objectives

The aim of the course is to sensitize various stakeholders/practitioners to the basic tools and techniques for mapping-analysis for citywide water and sanitation management.

The course objectives are:

• To gain knowledge of GIS and RS, and its role in urban water and sanitation management
• To use various data portals: USGS Earth Explorer, Bhuvan, OpenStreetMap, Toposheets, etc.
• To use open source GIS packages, prepare maps and perform basic analysis for water and sanitation management
• To develop a community of practice who would be interested to upgrade their skills through advance training on tools for mapping and analysis for Water-sensitive cities

Cities in the global south are growing and expanding rapidly. Rapid, unplanned urban growth leads to its own set of problems. Our fresh water sources are reducing, cities encroach and pollute them as wastewater is disposed into water bodies untreated and groundwater exploitation is rampant. Floods in Chennai and Mumbaiand drying cities like Cape Town and Dar E Salam over therecent past have been devastating for human life and property. Experts identify increased unplanned urban growth, grey infrastructure and reduced green spaces as the major root causes tomany of these issues.

Green Infrastructure thus provides a new concept - a ‘smart’ method for natural conservation and urban planning. It is high time we realize that ecosystems are not a frill but a necessity.

Augmenting urban green infrastructure is considered to be an effective approach to reduce the adverse impact of urbanization on the hydrological cycle. They improve natural water systems in cities and dampen peak flows from storms that frequently lead to flooding in our cities to help create more water sensitive cities. Expansion of urban green infrastructure interventions is not only an economical and environmentally-friendly approach to deal with storm water runoff and urban flooding, but can also improve the resilience and sustainability of cities.

CSE - School of Water and Waste in partnership with the University of West England are jointly organizing this online course. The course aims to build basic orientation of practitioners on GI and eventually build a community of practice who can successfully work towards designing and implementing green infrastructure interventions in town/ cities.

Purpose

To help students, working professionals and environmental enthusiasts learn state-of-art concepts and principles of green infrastructure for improved urban water management at their own comfort and pace.

Objectives

1. Define and conceptualize green infrastructure for water resource management in urban areas
2. Provide an overview of the current problems with water infrastructure
3. Understand the GI approach and strategies for analyses with regard to planning for different urban typologies
4. Recognize scope for GI interventions based on different problem scenarios and contexts
5. Understand and apply case studies in support of GI principles across the world 

According to United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) report 2019, around 2.2 billion people around the world do not have access to safely-managed drinking water and 4.2 billion lack safe sanitation services. Approximate, 2.7 billion people around the urban world use on-site sanitation technologies that need faecal sludge and septage management services (Strande et al., 2014). The highest numbers are in Eastern Asia with 1.1 billion people, Southern Asia with 593 million people, and Sub-Saharan Africa with 439 million. These are households and communities using latrines without access to or unable to afford conventional sewerage system or faecal sludge management services.

World Bank in their brief on WASH (Water, sanitation & hygiene) and COVID-19 highlight that, “Safely managed water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services are an essential part of preventing and protecting human health during infectious disease outbreaks, including the current COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most cost-effective strategies for increasing pandemic preparedness, especially in resource-constrained settings, is investing in core public health infrastructure, including water and sanitation systems.”

The current novel corona virus (COVID 19) outbreak, rapid urbanisation, lack of sanitation planning and infrastructure in developing countries like Asia, Africa and Latin America etc., has reignited the need for global action to ensure access to safe water & sanitation for all, as a human right and as a critical element to protect human health. In this endeavour, the School of Water and Waste, AAETI, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), is organizing the online training on ‘City-wide sanitation planning’.

Aim:

To enable practitioners to gain basic skills and knowledge about City-wide Sanitation Planning

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain knowledge about the importance of City-wide sanitation planning
  
• Recognition of the importance of stakeholder engagement for developing a robust CSP
  
• Understand steps of preparing a CSP using state of the art tool known as SANI-KIT
  

• Learning from the already implemented best management practices

Training Design

Participants will complete the training in a period of about four weeks with a workload of 24 hours. Participant is expected to spend about 6 hours per week on reading, discussion, interaction and assignments. The training is sub-divided into 4 modules and a written assignment. Participants will get to use CSE’s the web-based toolkit portal – Sani-Kit which provides tools for each stage of planning, preparing and implementing CSPs

The training comprises of self-study, technological learning tools such as presentations, videos featuring case studies from various countries and other audio material. It will facilitate interaction amongst participants through online forums and discussions. It will be interactive with several interesting assessment exercises and quizzes. 

In 2010, the UN General Assembly recognized access to safe and clean drinking water and sanitation as a human right, and called for International efforts to help countries to provide safe, clean, accessible and affordable drinking water and sanitation. In this endeavor key global organizations have developed guidelines and tools that provide a comprehensive framework for protecting and assess public health risks from unsafe sanitation management in poor urban neighbourhoods.

Exposure assessments serving as a valuable tool by systematically identifying gaps in sanitation services that result in faecal contamination of the environment and pose a hazard to the population. Exposure to WASH-related pathogens can occur along multiple exposure pathways, such as drinking water, bathing water, surface waters, ocean water, open drains, flood water, raw produce, street food, and public latrines. One such tool is SaniPath Exposure Assessment Tool, developed by the Center for Global Safe Water at Emory University, USA. The tool aims to assess exposure to faecal contamination along multiple exposure pathways in urban, low-income settings. The tool guides users in collecting information on: a) where in the environment there is contamination as well as the magnitude of contamination, and b) how people come into contact with contamination in the environment. The Tool includes a cloud-based platform to manage and monitor data collection in real-time and automatically conducts exposure analysis and synthesizes these data for community, government, and service providers’ decision-making.

Results from the Tool can help identify relevant dominant pathway(s) that contribute most to a population’s total exposure. The outputs serve as a simplified, yet informative, means of identifying priorities for sanitation investments or interventions. Till date, the SaniPath Tool has been used in 10 cities around the world. The Tool is open source and publicly available, and it is intended for municipal governments, water and sanitation utilities, development banks, non-governmental organizations, or other groups working in sanitation at a local level.

Keeping in view the need for safe sanitation to all, School of Water & Waste (AAETI), Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), India in partnership with Emory University, USA is organizing a online training programme on “The SaniPath Tool: Assessing Exposure to Fecal Contamination in Urban Settings” for South Asian practitioners.

The aim of this training is to provide the necessary knowledge and practice of SaniPath Tool methods for participants to confidently train others and manage a deployment of the SaniPath Tool. 

Purpose:
To provide detailed guidance on all aspects of conducting a SaniPath exposure assessment. 

Learning Outcomes of the Training

At the end of the SaniPath Training course, participants can expect to learn following:

·         Participants will understand the capacity and resources needed to conduct a SaniPath assessment in their local context.

·         Participants will be able to set up and train a team of staff to conduct a full deployment of the SaniPath Tool using primary data collection methods.

·         Participants will be able to interpret data outputs of the SaniPath Tool, including identifying dominant pathways of exposure and understanding the contribution of behavior and environmental contamination to exposure from different pathways

·         Participants will understand how data outputs from the SaniPath Tool can be used to inform programming and advocate for action from relevant stakeholders.

The modules covered during the training are as follows:

·         Module 1: SaniPath Overview

·         Module 2: Primary Data Collection

·         Module 3: Laboratory Analysis

·         Module 4: Interpreting Results

·         Module 5: Evidence to Action

·         Module 6: Project Management

Programme Design
Virtual sessions to be held on 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28 August between 17:30-20:30  IST
The online training programme is based on state-of-art teaching – learning tools consisting of pre-session readings, videos, PowerPoint presentations, interactive discussion of concepts, group work sessions to practice data collection methods, and quizzes to assess comprehension of material. 

Sessions will be held over a 2-week period with 3 days of virtual interactive training held each week (~3 hours each) and individual learning and assignments on remaining days. 

Target Group
Team Leads and Project Managers from the WASH, Environmental Health, Sanitation Planning, and Community Health sectors, Laboratory supervisors and technicians working in Environmental Microbiology, Municipal Water or Wastewater Management, and Sanitation.

BACKGROUND
Will construction of toilets in numbers end our quest for sanitation utopia? Certainly not. Countries will now have to wake up to fresh challenges of disposal of the massive quantities of solid and liquid waste generated by the new toilets we have built. 

How do we prevent this waste from turning into an unmanageable health hazard by seeping into our groundwater and water bodies like lakes and rivers. These challenges are intensified in rural areas, where on-site containment is the only solution. Out-of-the-box thinking on safe containment and management is needed in such areas. 

The recent Joint Monitoring Progress report flags issues of safely managed sanitation services. The report stresses the need for hygienic toilets and safe management of excreta at each step of the sanitation trajectory—from containment and emptying to conveyance, treatment and, most importantly, reuse. 

ABOUT THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) is organizing a training programme to educate participants on the key topics of faecal sludge management in rural areas. The course comprises of self-study, learning tools such as presentations, audios and videos, featuring case studies. Wherever required, the training will provide online forums for discussion. Quizzes and assignments will be part of this programme. The course will facilitate online interaction of participants with experts. A webinar will also be organized to discuss the subject threadbare. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1. Knowledge of safe, adaptable and sustainable technologies for managing toilet waste
2. Understanding of decentralized technologies to manage grey and black water
3. Training on how to reuse wastewater and faecal sludge
4. Guidance on the use of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) material effectively for safe disposal and reuse of faecal sludge
5. Connecting water to toilets—how to make usage of toilets sustainable 

Course coordinator

Sushmita Sengupta
Programme Manager, Rural Water–Waste Programme
Email: sushmita@cseindia.org
Mobile: +91-9958396440
Whats App: +91-9899928837

Course Date: June 24-26, 2020

Last date to Apply: June 20, 2020

Course duration: 9 hours (3 hours per day)

Language of Instruction: English 

About the Training

Faecal Sludge and Septage Management is an emerging field of research with continual developments and improvements in methodologies adopted in the sector. This online course focuses on some of the most recent advances in lab analysis of important chemical and biological parameters for septage and waste water characterisation. This online training is part of the CSE and Bill Melinda Gates Foundation collaboration on FSSM in India. 

Aim

Capacity Building in new research initiatives, sharing of knowledge & advances in FSSM science among various stakeholders

Learning Objectives

Ø  Focused on important chemical and biological parameters of septage and waste water analysis

Ø  QC check to ascertain confidence on analytical results

Ø  Interpretation of results with respect to existing regulatory norms to protect environment

Who Can Apply

Ø  Enthusiastic candidates working in the FSSM sector, Govt. NGOs etc

Ø  University researchers / students

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