http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php en ckdenv@envindia.com 2006-03-03 11:03:00 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/institutional/ As part of the launch, our association is pleased to announce ONE FREE entry for their products and services to environmental vendors, training and educational institutions around the world in the online ECO-BAZAAR being built by us . Go to the Online Eco-bazaar . Institutional membership to NIEP gives organizations a direct access to NIEP members from more than 350 environment organizations. They receive their own Eco- Storefront and a micro-website and are also able to add content, news , press briefings, job requirements and resources to our website dynamically . Go to membership page {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-07-11 07:56:57 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/for-the-greater-common-good-indian-american-environmental-leaders/ IndiaCurrents.com featured Chandra Kishore, Founder of "Network of Indian Environment Professionals" . The son of a mining engineer in Chotanagpur area in Bihar, Chandra Kishore had firsthand access to the rich biodiversity of the area. He witnessed its slow erosion due to the large-scale mining in the region. After getting a master’s degree from Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal, he worked for nine years mitigating and monitoring the large-scale environmental impact of the mega Sardar Sarovar Dam Project. {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-07-02 16:26:34 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/inaugrating-our-recruitment-center/ "Network of Indian Environment Professionals” has partnered with Ford Foundation to develop its Recrutiment profile . NIEPians will be able to decide whther they are the best fit for Ford Foundation. On the other hand Ford Foundation will be able to recruit NIEPians by browsing online the photographs and resume of NIEPians. All members are invited to add their resume to the online “Resume Bazar” by sending it to resume@envindia.com . Contact us if you need your own “Recrutiment Center” for recruiting more than 1000 NIEPians… Go to the Recruitment Center NOW! Check our growing Resume Directory of NIEPians by clicking on the relevant sections of the website.  {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-06-27 19:51:17 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/membership/ 1. Self register yourself for a 15 days FREE trial membership at the top left corner of this website. 2. Pay your nominal annual membership by credit card or send it by Check/ Demand draft to us.  Check membership details 3. Start networking with association members, employers and generate business/ career leads from 350+ environment organizations across the world. 4. Receive discounts and special offers from our institutional partners. 5. Add your resume online in the member’s directory NIEP is your gateway to hundreds of International business and career opportunities in the environment sector.  We take care of your networking, business, career and training needs from “Cradle to Grave”. Our motto is to create a MILLION JOBS for the environment sector!! {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-06-03 22:14:26 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/the-growing-eco-bazaar-pitch-your-tent-today/ Gums extracted from Kullu (Sterculia urens) and Salai (Boswellia serrata) trees are valuable forest produce. In addition gum from Axle Wood tree or Dhaoda (Anogeissus latofoia), Cutch tree or Khair (Acacia Catechu) and Indian gum arabic tree or Babool (Acacia nilotica) are also extracted and are economically important. These come under the category of Nationalised Minor Forest Produce. From Gums to Solar lights, Vermiculture Technology to Environmental Videos, the Eco-Bazaar launched by our association is growing by the day. Go to the Eco-bazar now !! {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-06-03 15:48:30 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/programme_manager_position_open/ Programme Manager Asian Conservation Awareness Programme (ACAP India) International conservation organisation WildAid and the Wildlife Protection Society of India (WPSI) are looking for a dynamic and motivated candidate to work on their multimedia public awareness campaign - ACAP India. ACAP aims to raise awareness as to the importance of wildlife conservation and healthy eco-systems, whilst its’ goal is to create a new generation of wildlife enthusiasts at the same time as reducing consumer demand for wildlife products. {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-04-07 05:07:32 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/ecodestinations_through_the_eyes_of_niepians_part_i_galapagos/ “Network of Indian Environment Professionals” brings you a series on the major eco-tourism and outdoor destinations of the world including in India as well as their field experiences as seen from the eyes of our members. These young and not-so-young professionals and nature lovers are resourceful and have a wealth of information waiting to be shared with our readers. Galápagos National Park Note: A edited version of this article was published today in HindustanTimes.com . To go to that article Click Here The writer, Sandeep Chakravorty (35) is a member of the Indian Foreign Service, presently stationed in Bogotá, Colombia. Is alumnus of the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal. Formerly was with the Society for Promotion of Wastelands Development (SPWD), New Delhi. He is a active NIEPian and a prominent member of our group. Our members can log on to ask further questions to him on Galápagos National Park, a major Eco-Tourism destination. When as a child I had heard and read about Darwin and the evolution theory, somewhere in the back of the mind words like the Galápagos Islands, Beagle, Turtles, Iguanas had got registered as something mystical, a paradise, some place far off in the middle of nowhere which I could only dream of but never visit.  {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-03-17 07:30:13 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/htimes/ HindustanTimes.com under its “Citizen’s initiative” has provided permanet space to our Association members to reach out to millions of its readers. Check our first article in the web magazine. NIEP Founder, Chandra Kishore interviewd Dinkerrai Desai, one of the very important American Indian Environment Professional in the Bush Administration. Check here Mr. Desai has agreed to mentor youg NIEPians in he pursuit of excellence. Join NIEP Today {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2004-03-04 21:33:11 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/ranthambore/ NIEP members visiting interesting places are invited to add their own stories and life changing events . Ranthambore – A first person account By Ashok Kumar Wildlife Trsust of India It was the summer of 1990. Thomas Mathew, the then Secretary General of WWF-INDIA had given me the break I needed, of going over various programmes, and think over, in what way I could contribute to conservation of wildlife.. {category_name backspace="1"}, {category_name backspace="1"}, envindia 2006-03-03 10:40:00 EDT http://www.envindia.com/nandck/index.php/weblog/taj-gets-set-to-offer-wildlife-enthusiasts-unique-experiences/ Mumbai, Aug 5 (UNI) India is exploring new avenues to attract international tourists with fascinating ‘wildlife experiences’ within India, with an ecologically sustainable model. To provide wildlife enthusiasts with the unique experience, the Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces is entering into a joint venture with the Conservation Corporation of Africa (C C Africa) and Cigen Corporation, part of the Chaudhary group. Read More envindia 2004-08-05 22:34:01 EDT