Toxics Link presents "Traditional Water Systems of Delhi - New challenges" lecture at Main Building, IIC, Lodhi Estate > 6:30pm on 15th September 2010
Time : 6:30 pm
Event Details : Toxics Link and India International Centre cordially invite you to a lecture on 'Traditional Water Systems of Delhi - New challenges'.
“A little water is a sea to an ant.” An eco system is made up of many small parts, which could be erroneously thought of as insignificant. Within the intersection of mega scale urban planning and the impacts of climate the almost lost traditional water systems of Delhi need to be revisited urgently. The imminent challenge is to explore these water systems in the context of new urbanizations, and evolve meaningful ways in which they can coexist, for ecological security.
According to the GIS Development report, the number of people living in urban areas in India has gone up from 79 million in 1961 to more than 285 million today. This will further increase to over 400 million by the year 2011. Existing ecological systems, such as that of water, need to be integrated into new systems to reinforce each other. Such systems are not only water carriers but also imprints of histories, traditions, and cultures.
To reflect on this seeming dichotomy are two experts in their respective areas.
Speakers :Sh. Sohail Hashmi, Expert on Traditional Water Systems of Delhi
A.K Bajaj, Chairman, Central Water Commission
Chaired and Moderated by Ravi Agarwal, Director, Toxics Link
Related Events : Talks | Environment
Entry : Free, Call 011-24619431 ( IIC ) to re-confirm any last minute change or cancellation of the event.
Place : Conference Room - 1, Main Building, India International Centre ( IIC ), 40 Max Muller Marg, Lodhi Estate, New Delhi-110003
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“A little water is a sea to an ant.” An eco system is made up of many small parts, which could be erroneously thought of as insignificant. Within the intersection of mega scale urban planning and the impacts of climate the almost lost traditional water systems of Delhi need to be revisited urgently. The imminent challenge is to explore these water systems in the context of new urbanizations, and evolve meaningful ways in which they can coexist, for ecological security.
According to the GIS Development report, the number of people living in urban areas in India has gone up from 79 million in 1961 to more than 285 million today. This will further increase to over 400 million by the year 2011. Existing ecological systems, such as that of water, need to be integrated into new systems to reinforce each other. Such systems are not only water carriers but also imprints of histories, traditions, and cultures.
To reflect on this seeming dichotomy are two experts in their respective areas.
Speakers :Sh. Sohail Hashmi, Expert on Traditional Water Systems of Delhi
A.K Bajaj, Chairman, Central Water Commission
Chaired and Moderated by Ravi Agarwal, Director, Toxics Link
Related Events : Talks | Environment
Toxics Link presents "Traditional Water Systems of Delhi - New challenges" lecture at Main Building, IIC, Lodhi Estate > 6:30pm on 15th September 2010
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