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GREEN PUNE MOVEMENT
Released on 10/10/10 by ICC-CDE in response to the call by 350.org by
Dr. Jayashree Firodia at the Green Pune Movement Event in Pune, India
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ACTION RESOURCE PACK FOR LOCAL ISSUESBIO DIVERSITY PARK PUNE ISSUE
This Action Resource Pack is the first of a series of Local Issue Resources
developed by the Centre for Development Education, Pune to provideyoung children an understanding of local issues, to stimulate discussion
amongst them, to help them consider various perspectives and to
express their own opinion about it.
It was released in Pune at 10:10am on 10/10/10, in response to a call by
350.org at that unique designated moment for initiating action for
climate change at a city-based event led by the Green Pune Movementan informal association of over 50 organisations and individuals
working towards sustainable development in Pune city.
This pack consists of materials to help young people understand the
issue, activities that use a set of cartoons and quotes loosely based on
real opinions as a stimulus for discussion and for considering their own
perspectives. The idea is for young people to think critically about a
range of opinions and to develop their own views on local issues in this
case - the Bio Diversity Park Issue. The activity is based on the
participatory methodologyOpen Spaces for Dialogue and Enquiry
(OSDE) and the social interaction model, the Jurisprudential Inquiry
Model (JIM).
Centre for Development Education works with schools, colleges and the
community on projects related to global issues like climate change,
sustainable development, child rights and more. CDE currently manages
the International Climate Challenge - a project that encourages local
action among the youth aged 14 20 to mitigate climate change. The
ICC works alongside the EVS curriculum of over 30 schools and colleges
in Pune and Mumbai.
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Words in Context
Biodiversity is the diversity of plantand animal life in a particular habitat
or in the world as a whole.
Biological diversity, or "biodiversity,"
refers to the variety of life on earth.
Bio Diversity Reservation proposed in
the Pune Development Plan for the
23 newly merged villages.
This has become an issue as the law
allows 4% of construction in these
areas.
A carbon footprint is "the total set of
greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions
caused by an organization, event or
product". For simplicity of reporting,
it is often expressed in terms of the
amount of carbon dioxide, or its
equivalent of other GHGs, emitted.
For instance, the carbon footprint of
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Words in Context
Carbon Sink is a natural or artificialreservoir that absorbs, accumulates
and stores carbon compounds for an
indefinite period.
E.g. forests absorb the carbon dioxide
emitted by the cities and human
civilizations.
Clean air share is a mechanism
suggested by CDSA (Centre for
Development Studies and Activities -
Pune) to issue shares to the citizens
by creating a stake for them in thecity Biodiversity Development Plan.
Climate mitigation is any action taken
to permanently eliminate or reducethe long-term risk and hazards of
climate change to human life,
property.
It is to take preventive action to
reduce the carbon footprint of
individuals, organisations and
societies.
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Words in Context
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is
a form of corporate self-regulation
integrated into a business model. In
CSR businesses would embrace
responsibility for the impact of its
activities on the environment,
consumers, employees, communities,
stakeholders and all other members of
the public sphere.
Development plan is laying out a
pattern of human settlement, using
science, technology and resources of
the time to achieve balance andcreate physical spaces (both built and
unbuilt).
Forestry is the art and science ofmanaging forests, tree plantations, and
related natural resources. The main
goal of forestry is to create and
implement systems that allow forests
to continue a sustainable continuation
of environmental supplies and services.
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Words in Context
National Action Plan on Climate
Change (NAPCC) includes a Mission on
Green India, that would enhance
ecosystem services and focus on
increasing forest cover.
The Ministry of Environment & Forests
(MoEF) is an Indian government ministry.
The ministry is responsible for planning,
promoting, co-ordinating and overseeing
the implementation of environment and
forestry programmes in the country.
It is responsible for conservation and
survey of the flora and fauna, forests and
other wilderness areas; prevention and
control of pollution; afforestation, and
land degradation mitigation.
A public utility is an organization that
maintains the infrastructure for a public
service (often also providing a service
using that infrastructure)
Example: Electricity, natural gas, water
and sewage. Telephone services may also
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Words in Context
Sustainable development has beendefined as balancing the fulfilment of
human needs with the protection of
the natural environment so that these
needs can be met not only in the
present, but in the indefinite future.
In other words: development that
"meets the needs of the present
without compromising the ability of
future generations to meet their own
A national Mission on sustainable
habitat was launched to make habitat
sustainable through improvements in
energy efficiency in buildings,
management of solid waste and modal
shift to public transport.
Step topography is created by volcanic
action where lava flow creates layers
of rock. This creates areas of slope
interspersed (means to distribute
among other things at intervals) with
small flat areas which look like steps.
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FACILITATORS NOTESSet the scene
Introduce the three ground rules recommended when exploring differentperspectives. It is important to allow some time to discuss these ground
rules as some participants can find them quite challenging at first sight.
After discussion, invite participants to accept these ground rules for the
session. Put up the ground rules so it may be seen
Introduce the case:
Present the case to them and explore the two main perspectives
mentioned, the differing views, the reasons and the values in conflict
Introduce the perspectives
Introduce the cartoons and quotes provided. You could give a couple to
each group, or give each group the whole set. You dont need to use all of
them especially if you are working with younger children.
Make them think:
Who might hold this opinion? How has this perspectives been formed?
What question would you like to ask him or her to understand the
perspective better?
Get them to discuss:
Which perspective do you identify most closely with? Why? Are there
any perspectives you find particularly difficult to accept? Why? Are there
any other perspectives which you think are important but are not
represented here?
Let them reflect
What could the two main outcomes be? What are the desirable and
undesirable consequences of the two outcomes? Could there be a third
outcome - a compromising outcome?
Let them express
What is your opinion on this issue? Express your voice. This activity is
intended to help participants think critically about the Bio Diversity Park
Issue in Pune and inspire action to bring about change in a participatory
and democratic manner.
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Step 1: Introduce the issue
Step 2: Discuss rules and make themclear
Step 3: Introduce the perspectivesask participants to think about it
Step 4: Discuss in groups
Step 5: Reflect and Express
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Presenting the caseThe development plan - proposed by the Pune
Municipal Corporation for the 23 newly merged villages - states that the areas which are hills i.e.
having a slope of 20% or greater will be reserved as
Bio Diversity Parks.
The law says that no construction can be carried out on
the hilly areas but it can be used for agricultural
purpose, public/private parks, health clubs, publicutility services and forestry
And in any case the maximum Floor Space Index FSI
shall not increase 4%
It is important to note that we have a step topography
i.e. slopes interspersed with flat plateau-like areas
(that resemble steps) since Pune lies on the border ofthe Western Ghats and the Deccan Plateau.
Now some people say that with the increasing
population of Pune, we should have constructions4%
- on those areas which that are flat and use this space tocreate places to live in natural healthy environments.
But other people say that the hills are the lungs of Pune
and should not be constructed upon. They wouldhamper the climate of Pune.
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Exploring the Issue Which are the two mainperspectives mentioned in thecase?
Why do you think they havethese differing views?
What values are these twodifferent sets of peopleupholding?
Which are the two basicvalues that seem in conflict?
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RULE 1Every individual brings to thegroup valid knowledge as a resultof their own experiences and
background
This ground rule accepts thatthe knowledge and views that
each person brings to thediscussion are valid andshould be respected, notcriticised as inaccurate or
wrong.
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RULE 2 All knowledge is partial andincomplete
No matter how well informedan individual is, or howcomplete a piece of research
might appear to be, there willbe aspects which have notbeen considered andinformation which has not
been thought about.
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RULE 3 All knowledge can bequestioned
Participants are encouraged toquestion all knowledge, to ask
where it originated, the
assumptions on which it isbased, and to explorealternative interpretations andimplications.
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PERSPECTIVE 1
I think that the builders and the people who want toconstruct on the hills are taking us for a ride. They saythat they will construct only on 4% of the hills buteventually will end up damaging 30 40% of the hillsto build roads, power-stations, sewage treatment plantsand such services.
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PERSPECTIVE 2
I really dont know what is happening? Lots ofrich people come here and say that these hillsshould be protected from constructions. What iswrong if there are constructions? At least thepeople around here will get some employment.
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PERSPECTIVE 3
I suspect that the energy, water and otherresources that are now available to thelocal people around the hills will bediverted to these constructions and resultin water shortage and power-failure forthe local people.
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PERSPECTIVE 4
I think that it will be good for the economy ifthese hills could be developed sustainably asresorts. Using energy efficient technologies andrenewable resources and greening the entirehills could even help water tables to rise andgenerate income for the city through eco-tourism.
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PERSPECTIVE 5
Wow! Isnt it great to have a beautiful
house among the trees and hear birds sing!
Even spending a weekend at a resort
nearby could rejuvenate our system and
refresh it. Now we dont have to go all the
way to Lonavala!
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PERSPECTIVE 6
I think it is a money making scheme of the
builders and politicians. They have already
made up their minds to construct upon the
hills and there is little we can do to avoid
it. I dont think citizens can take any actionto stop these policies.
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PERSPECTIVE 7
I think if construction on the hills is allowed thenit will destroy some of the native endangeredspecies of flora and fauna. In fact, we need to createmore of these biodiversity hot spots so we can alsogive enough space to other beings apart from humansand live in harmony with nature!
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PERSPECTIVE 8
The hills around Pune act as a carbon sink andare the lungs of city. The best idea would beto make it a biodiversity park as planned. Ifwe let construction happen then trees willbe cut and this will lead to rise in temperaturein the city and other related climateproblems.
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THINKWho according to youmight hold this kind ofopinion?
How has this perspectivebeen formed?
What question would youlike to ask her or him tounderstand the perspectivebetter?
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DISCUSS Which perspective do youidentify most closely with?
Why?
Are there any perspectivesyou find particularly difficult toaccept? Why?
Are there any otherperspectives which you thinkare important but are notrepresented here?
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EXPRESS(On a piece of paper)
What are the two main decisionsone can see in this issue? What are the desirable andundesirable outcomes for
decision I What are the desirable andundesirable outcomes fordecision II Are there any other ways in whichthis issue could be resolved?
Any compromising judgment?What is your opinion on this issue?
Lets hear your voice...
You could mail your voice [email protected] before 31stMar 11 and
we could compile it into an interesting format sothat it is heard!!
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AcknowledgementsGreen Pune Movement
CDSA
350.org
Sapphire Graphics
Aashapura Stationary
Devendra & Ameya
ICC & CDE Team
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