FILM : Ecology & Environment Films by Centre for Science and Environment at IIC - 24th Jan 09

  • Time : 6:30 pm
  • Event Details : Films on Ecology and Environment.
  • Baudhik Gyan, Maan Sammaan (Patently Obvious; 27 min; dvd; Hindi)
  • Protection of intellectual property is the lifeblood of today’s new knowledge economy. But while the benefits to the multinational pharmaceutical or telecommunication giants are plain, what relevance do World Trade Organisation patent regulations have for developing countries? Patently Obvious explores the benefits of intellectual property protection in the Indian state of Gujarat. Karimbhai practices herbal medicine from his home. Ten years ago he lived in a tiny hut, charged nothing for treating patients, and – as his sons had no interest in learning his skills – his knowledge looked likely to die with him. By contrast Karimbhai today makes a good living – with people traveling for miles for treatment and advice. He even has a patent application out for one of his medicines. His change of fortune came about after he joined the Honeybee Network, co-ordinated by Prof. Anil Gupta with the aim of protecting and strengthening rural innovators and traditional knowledge keepers by documenting their work and protecting patents
  • Varsha Jal, Sachay Saral (A Practical guide to Solve your Water Problem; 30 min; dvd; Hindi)
  • This is the unambiguous message that the rain catchers – an awareness video on urban rainwater harvesting carries. The video is an easy to use resource guide which answers all the key questions – such as what is urban rainwater harvesting and how it is done. It goes further to look at policy dimensions, products and technologies and maintenance issues across a range of geoclimatic zones in India
  • Films courtesy : Centre for Science and Environment
  • Collaboration : World Wide Fund for Nature-India
  • Note : Call 011-24619431 ( IIC ) to re-confirm any last minute change or cancellation of the event.
FILM : Ecology & Environment Films by Centre for Science and Environment at IIC - 24th Jan 09 FILM : Ecology & Environment Films by Centre for Science and Environment at IIC - 24th Jan 09 Reviewed by rohit malik on Saturday, January 24, 2009 Rating: 5

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