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== History of CEC == | == History of CEC == | ||
[[File:Flamingos at Mahul Sewree Mudflats Mumbai by Dr. Raju Kasambe.JPG|right|thumb|225x225px|Bird-watching programmes are organized to watch flamingos in Sewri, Mumbai.]] | [[File:Flamingos at Mahul Sewree Mudflats Mumbai by Dr. Raju Kasambe.JPG|right|thumb|225x225px|Bird-watching programmes are organized to watch flamingos in Sewri, Mumbai.]] | ||
In 1993 the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) initiated a three year Conservation Education Project (CEP) in Mumbai, Tamil Nadu and Bharatpur. The project was funded by [[Department of International Development]], U.K. (formerly known as ODA) in technical collaboration with [[Royal Society for the Protection of Birds]] (RSPB), U.K. The aim of the project was to study the biotic pressure exerted by the people living in and around three protected areas, namely [[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]], [[Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary]] and [[Keoladeo National Park]].<ref name="History of CEC"/> | In 1993 the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) initiated a three-year Conservation Education Project (CEP) in Mumbai, Tamil Nadu and Bharatpur. The project was funded by [[Department of International Development]], U.K. (formerly known as ODA) in technical collaboration with [[Royal Society for the Protection of Birds]] (RSPB), U.K. The aim of the project was to study the biotic pressure exerted by the people living in and around three protected areas, namely [[Sanjay Gandhi National Park]], [[Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary]] and [[Keoladeo National Park]].<ref name="History of CEC"/> | ||
The outcome of the study was to provide remedies for reducing the biotic pressures involving local stakeholders. The final product of the project was to establish a Conservation Education Centre (CEC) in Mumbai for continuing education in environment education.<ref name="History of CEC"/> The CEC became functional in 1997 on the BNHS Nature Reserve (BNR) which was leased by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]. | The outcome of the study was to provide remedies for reducing the biotic pressures involving local stakeholders. The final product of the project was to establish a Conservation Education Centre (CEC) in Mumbai for continuing education in environment education.<ref name="History of CEC"/> The CEC became functional in 1997 on the BNHS Nature Reserve (BNR) which was leased by the [[Government of Maharashtra]]. | ||
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==== Hornbill Nature Club at Gold Crest High School (2011) ==== | ==== Hornbill Nature Club at Gold Crest High School (2011) ==== | ||
The CEC launched the Hornbill Nature Club in Goldcrest High School in Vashi | The CEC launched the Hornbill Nature Club in Goldcrest High School in Vashi in June 2011.<ref name="Ongoing Projects">{{cite web|last=Ongoing Projects|title=CEC|url=http://www.bnhs.org/education-mainmenu/conservation-education-projects/ongoing-projects.html|publisher=Nucleus Advertising/Nucleus Internet|accessdate=14 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514151312/http://www.bnhs.org/education-mainmenu/conservation-education-projects/ongoing-projects.html|archive-date=14 May 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> The activities in the club are based on nine themes: Biodiversity, Monsoon Diversity, Endangered Wildlife, Grassland Ecosystem, Water Conservation, Energy Conservation, Adaptation in Nature, Waste Management and Mangroves.<ref name="Ongoing Projects"/> | ||
=== Completed projects === | === Completed projects === | ||
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The project aimed at creating awareness about Mumbai's environment amongst the citizens. Under this project the [[World Environment Day]] was celebrated in Mumbai and funded by [[Ministry of Environment and Forests]] and [[UNEP]]. Through this project, the Bombay Natural History Society developed 22 panel exhibition on Mumbai'seEnvironment.<ref name="Completed Projects"/> This exhibition was installed at [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|CST]] and [[Churchgate]] stations from 2–4 June 2011.<ref name="Completed Projects"/> | The project aimed at creating awareness about Mumbai's environment amongst the citizens. Under this project the [[World Environment Day]] was celebrated in Mumbai and funded by [[Ministry of Environment and Forests]] and [[UNEP]]. Through this project, the Bombay Natural History Society developed 22 panel exhibition on Mumbai'seEnvironment.<ref name="Completed Projects"/> This exhibition was installed at [[Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus|CST]] and [[Churchgate]] stations from 2–4 June 2011.<ref name="Completed Projects"/> | ||
On the eve of World Environment Day, the closing ceremony was organized at BNHS's Conservation Education Centre, wherein the book ''Green Guide for Teachers'' was launched by the hands of Smt. Usha Thorat, | On the eve of World Environment Day, the closing ceremony was organized at BNHS's Conservation Education Centre, wherein the book ''Green Guide for Teachers'' was launched by the hands of Smt. Usha Thorat, vice-president, BNHS. The bilingual book was funded by MMR Environment Improvement Society (MMREIS) and Sir Dorabaji Tata Trust.<ref name="Completed Projects"/> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
https://web.archive.org/web/20170420231203/http://bnhs.org/bnhs/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125&Itemid=502 | https://web.archive.org/web/20170420231203/http://bnhs.org/bnhs/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=125&Itemid=502 | ||
[[Category:Nature conservation in India]] | [[Category:Nature conservation in India]] | ||