CSM's chief executive, Malini Mehra, will be participating in the World Economic Forum (Davos, Switzerland) as a civil society leader. She will attend several events with leaders from business, government, arts, culture and civil society. She will also speak on a panel on resource security chaired by former British prime minister Tony Blair and also featuring President Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia.

Indo-Germal bilateral cooperation brings you a meeting ground for national and international carbon market players.  Organized in partnership between Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, ‘BMU-The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety’ and GIZ.

For more details visit Carbon Bazaar 2011 Website

Young Global Leaders of the World Economic Forum in partnership with CSM, aman ki asha and The Third Pole present an initiative on Indo-Pak Cooperation

Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction: Managing Risks, Creating Benefits

This conference will bring together Young Global Leaders from the post-1947 generation in Pakistan and India to address shared natural resource and climate challenges with a view to building a new narrative of cooperation based on sensible risk management and benefit sharing.  This event is being held at Lahore University of Management Sciences, if you would like to join us please register here or join us on Friday by live webcast.

To find out more about the event please visit the website or download the full invite

The International Green Awards recognise and showcase “best in class” examples of effective, innovative and creative approaches to sustainability.  This year CSM's Malini Mehra is on the judges panel. 

For more information visit International Green Awards

CSM's Chief Executive will be on a panel with Unilever, CEO, Paul Polman, debating how consumers can be inspired to turn positive intentions into action. In association with the Guardian newspaper, and chaired by Jonathan Dimbleby, the debate will be live webcast at 2pm (GMT) on The Guardian website. 

CSM launches its latest report

Made in Bangalore: How Social Enterprise is Transforming Business-as-Usual

Programme: Panel discussion chaired by Malini Mehra, Chief Executive and Founder CSM followed by Q&A.

Time: 7pm - 9pm

download full report here

Climate Change Workshop for Youth

1Star Workshop - Its getting hot in here.

CSM's first Kannada language 1-star (introductory) workshop on basics of climate change.

Audience: students of 8th and 9th Standard students, Netaji S.C. Bose High School, Bangalore.

We will be reaching about 200 students.

CSM's first Kannada language 1-star (introductory) workshop on basics of climate change.

Audience: students of 8th and 9th Standard students, Netaji S.C. Bose High School, Bangalore.

We will be reaching about 200 students.

Climate Change Workshop for youth - Mallya Aditi International School.

 1* Workshop - Its getting hot in here.

25 Mar 2010

Venue: The Bengal Club, 1/1 Russell Street, Kolkata 700071

Panel Discussion on From Copenhagen to Cancun: Strengthening Business-NGO Partnerships on Climate Change, jointly organised by the British Deputy High Commission, CII-ER and CSM. The discussion will have Mr. Fergus Auld, the First Secretary, Climate Change and Energy, British High Commission, Ms. Malini Mehra, CEO, Center for Social Markets, Mr. Debal Roy, Chief Environment Officer, GOWB, Mr. Jayanta Basu, Journalist and Ms. Joyashree Ray, JU Global Change Program, and eminent Business/ corporate leaders.

For further details contact Ms. Dolan Chaterjee, Information Officer, CSM, Ph: 033 24612632/ 9830035474

CII, Eastern Region, organised here on Thursday a panel discussion on how to strengthen NGO business partnership to cope with the challenges being thrown up by climate change, according to a CII-ER release. The keynote address was given by Mr Fergus Auld, First Secretary, Climate Change & Energy, British High Commission. Among other speakers were Mr Debal Roy, Chief Environment Officer, Government of West Bengal; Ms Malini Mehra, CEO, Central For Social Markets; Mr Subhas Dutta, green activist; Mr Ram Agarwal, Chairman, West Bengal State Council and Director S R Batliboi & Company; and Mr Sanjay Wadhvani, Deputy High Commissioner, British Deputy High Commission here, the release added.

For more details click here. 

Event Report

24 Mar 2010

Venue: 1, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Middleton Row, Kolkata 70007

To be attended by Mr. Fergus Auld, the First Secretary, Climate Change and Energy, British High Commission, Malini Mehra, CEO, CSM. Young journos, NGO representatives, students of the JU Global Cgange Program, and Environment Science will participate in the interactive meet.

For further details contact Ms. Dolan Chaterjee, Information Officer, CSM, Ph: 033 24612632/ 9830035474

Introduction: 

The Centre for Social Markets will conduct a series of workshops, the first of its kind in Kolkata in collaboration with the GoWB. To make students/ teachers adequately ‘climate change literate’, these workshops have been designed to understand the topics and relevance of Climate Change. The effort would be to strengthen the academic process by demonstrating the curricular possibilities through extra-curricular engagements on climate change.

Activities:

1) Briefing Session: “From subjects to disciplines -- climate change education as a tool”. A daylong session is being organized on 5th May 2010 at the Aranya Bhawan in Kolkata to introduce the project to the Heads of Schools/ Institutions, State Government officials and the Academia. (Enclosed: Schedule).

2) Climate Workshops in Schools:

On the occasion of World Environment Day, 5 June 2010, Saturday, a Sit & Draw Competition will be held for children aged 10-14 years. The event is being jointly organised by the Centre for Social Markets (CSM) and the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM). BITM is the is the first Scientific and Industrial Museum in this country. (www.bitmcal.org)
 
The event is a part of CSM’s climate change education project supported by the Ministry of Environment and the Forest Department, Government of West Bengal.  
 
Children across Kolkata and from the KMC/ NGO run schools would be encouragedto participate in this event which will help to create a feeling of awareness among the young participants on the need to conserve our eco systems and biodiversity. The theme of the art competition would be “Many Species. One Planet. One Future, this year’s theme for the World Environment Day.
 
Duration of the competition would be two hours approx. from 10 AM- 12 PM. It will be held at the BITM premises at 19A, Gurusaday Road, Kolkata 700 019. Participants have to arrive by 10 AM for registration/ refreshments. Children will be categorised in two groups based on their age:
- Group I: Children aged 10-12 years (or standard V-VI)
- Group II: Children aged 12-14 years (or standard VII-VIII)
 
A total number of 200 are expected to particpate in the Sit & Draw competition.
 
Winners will be presented with exciting prizes, and merit certificates. A special jury and a celebrity Artist would be present to announce the winners and hand over the prizes and certificates.
Let us show the world how these young minds can demonstrate enormous creativity, thoughtfulness and concern for the environment. Encourage them to participate.
For further details you may contact Ms Tina Roy, Programme Manager, CSm-Kolkata at 033 24612932/ 9830583299 or email tina@csmworld.org

Event Report

CSM is conducting Climate Change workshops in Kolkata from 23rd - 30th of July 2010

CSM & Adelphi host : Indo-German Workshop: Towards a low carbon economy and beyond

Time & Date: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday 18 October 2010

Venue: Hotel Taj Palace, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi 110 021

Event Itenerary: Click here

For more details contact: Viva Kermani (viva@csmworld.org)

IYCN (Indian Youth Climate Network) is conducting a series of events across the country to raise awareness on the need for a sustainable future amongst the masses of India on the 10th of October. This day (10/10/10) will mark a day of on ground action where individuals and organizations across 183 countries and 5,943 actions (and counting) will come together to work with their communities to cut carbon emissions and build a cleaner greener future.

In Bangalore this year a number of organizations are coming together to Celebrate a ‘Day of Climate Solutions’. Organizers from the Indian Youth Climate Network expect over 500 people to join the work party in Bangalore.

ACTIVITIES PLANNED BY IYCN BANGALORE
Tree plantation drive at Parappana Agrahara
50 saplings will be planted at PA by IYCN in association with TUV , BBMP and Community members of Parappana Agrahara.
Time: 9-12 pm
Place: Parappana Agrahara
Contact: Nisha: 9902775670
             Pranav: 9449002032

CFL Drive
Around 5 houses in PA will be part of this program. Incandescent bulbs will be replaced by CFL’s. Pre and post energy audit would be taken up to understand the impact of the project.
Time-12-12.30 pm
Place: Parappana Agrahara
Contact: Hita: 9686032217
 
Tree plantation at HSR layout
Around 50 saplings will be planted at HSR park by IYCN in association with BBMP, Samarthanam school for disabled and Residents Welfare Associaton.
Time-2-3pm
Place: HSR Layout
Contact: Ram: 953520554

SWM awareness program
An awareness program is planned to explain the importance of segregation of waste in residential area. As part of this program 250 dustbins would be distributed. This project is supported by Youth for Seva , Radio active, BBMP and HSR RWA
Time-3-4.30pm
Place: HSR Layout
Contact: Chandresh-08095645070

Cycle Rally
A group of cyclists will cycle around the city to give visibility to the growing community of cyclists and to draw the city’s attention to cycling as a mode of transport.
Time: 4-6 pm
Place: Press Club Bangalore
Contact: Supreeth:9986186292

Screening of documentary
Time:
Place: CSM-IYCN Office, Hidden Nest
Contact: Karan:9964527200
 
The 10/10/10 Global Work Party in Bangalore is being coordinated by Centre for Social Markets, Urban Vision, BBMP, Youth for Seva, Radio Active, KREDL, CLeaIN, HSR Residents Welfare Association, Samarathanam School for disabled.

For more information contact Krupa – 9739431962 or write to us at contact@bangalore.IYCN.in
 
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CSM supports GreenKarbon Debate by Sanctuary Asia & Deutsche Bank
12 November 2010, St. Stephens College, New Delhi

Please click here for the Poster and Invitation. 

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A film about climate change and corporate leadership in India. Premiers 25th May, 2009 at the World Business Summit on Climate Change, Copenhagen

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CSM briefing visit to Washington changes climate on Indo-US climate relations

Date: 18th, 19th May
Place: Washington, United States

18-19 May 2009
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Event organised by CSM in association with Govt. of West Bengal.

Shri Bikash Bhattacharya, the Hon'ble Mayor of Kolkata has kindly consented to inaugurate the Debate.

A short film, "An Untold Story" on Climate Change will be screened after the debate.

Invitation

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ENB Summary & Analysis

CSM's Outreach and Education Programme presents its first climate change education workshop for 13-15 year-old students. This inaugural offering is in partnership with and at the Army Public School, Bangalore on Saturday 08 August 2009. The interactive workshop is titled, "It's getting HOT here!" Dr. Chandra Shekhar Balachandran, Head, Climate Education and Outreach, CSM.

Workshop Report

Malini Mehra will be speaking at the The Green Jobs Fair. The fair will bring together organisations working on sustainability.

For more information click here.

Event Poster

Film screening on corporate India & climate change in London, 19 Nov 2009
Hosted by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) London in partnership with Tomorrow's Company

Invitation & Programme

Event: This group comprising of 15 journalists from Nepal, Bangladesh, and India are on a Road Trip from the Himalaya to the Bay of Bengal to see and discuss the effects of Climate Change on people across the region and initiatives concerning Climate Change. The group will be accompanied by John Vidal, Guardian's environment editor and others from DFID.

Invitation

Screening of CSM's film 'In Good Company' at the Cineforum - Climate Change: The road to Ecotopia

Cineforum Weblink.

CSM's Malini Mehra with
Noble Laureate Al Gore, and CSM partner Steve Mills (Sierra Club) at Gore training in Delhi.

JANUARY – MARCH

CSM is a partner organisation for German Development Institute’s (GDI) research in India “CSR in India: Does the Global Compact Matter?”

CSM supports
Corporate Responsibility in Asia 2006
Organised by: Ethical Corporation
February 22-23
Excelsior Hotel, Hong Kong
For more information click here (www.ethicalcorp.com/asia2006)

GDI-CSM Consultation on “CSR in India: Does the Global Compact Matter?” on April 26 2006, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Book Release: 2nd edition of CSM’s “Who’s Who in CSR in India – A Resource Guide” on April 26 2006, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi

Consultation & book release photo

Press release