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UNITED NATIONSThe Future We Want
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Rio+20 India ProgramListed & Accepted by UNCSD
iarc.res.in/rio
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The United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) – nicknamed Rio+20 - took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2012. It was attended by 193 countries. The aim was to create a safer, more equitable, cleaner, greener and more prosperous world.
What is Rio+20?
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Sustainable Development
Sustainable development (SD) is a pattern of economic development in which resource use aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but also for generations to come.
Sustainable development can be achieved only through Action and Education.
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Sustainable Development is a must
Ecological footprint in 2050- need more than 2 planets
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What is Rio+20 India?
Indian Astrobiology Research Centre (IARC), Mumbai is spearheading UNCSD Rio+20 India Program. IARC has committed to UNCSD to take the Rio+20 message of Sustainable Development to One Million Indians especially school & college students by February 2013.
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India at Rio+20
“Let us work together to attain the future that we all desire.”
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Rio+20 India Program
1. Certification Program for Schools / Colleges
2. Corporate Workshops 3. Model Rio+20 Summits4. Rio+20 related contests / campaigns
Note: Rio India Content delivered / made available at no cost to municipal and NGOs driven institutes for the underprivileged. Also the whole content will be uploaded for free download as per science commons in March 2013.
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IARC and UN Program
1. UN International Year of Biodiversity 2010. Partnership a. CB 10 Conference b. Publication of Aranyaka
2. UN International Year of Forests 2011. Association a. Certification Program b. Essay Challenge
3. UN International Year of Sustainable Energy for All 2012. Association
a. The Future We Want Challenge 4. UNCSD Rio+20 India Program. Official Commitmenta. Certification Program b. Workshops
IARC has successfully implemented national level education programs in official association / partnership with United Nations
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Rio+20 India Coverage
The national and regional media has hailed the program “Rio+20 India will be a landmark programme on sustainable development for India’s next generation.” We are grateful to the media for the ongoing support.
Note: See details on Rio India website
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Endorsement UNCSD Rio+20 India Program is endorsed in-kind by
National and International organizations, Universities and Government agencies including a Ministry of Environment
& Forests.
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Testimonials 1. I complement the Rio India team for the material which is well prepared and extremely student friendly.-Prof. Dr Mala Pandurang, Dr BMN College, Mumbai
2. Rio+20 India is an excellent program for colleges in India.-Dr. Nimse, Vice Chancellor, SRTMUN, Nanded
3. I'm much impressed of the quality of the books, and of the work you have done there. -Dr. Armen Bagdasaryan, Russian Academy of Sciences
4. I have never seen such excellent and inspirational student study material; I recommend it to schools across India.-Dr. Mrs. Jyotsna Roberts, Principal. Oxford Public School, Mumbai
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UNCSD Rio+20 India Program
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
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Certification Program
Rio+20 India Certification Program is a short term course study available for students in
schools & colleges in India.
Registration Closes in January 2013
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Course Levels & FeeJuniors
Level 1: Std 5 to Std 7. Fee: Rs. 250
SeniorsLevel 2: Std 8 to 10. Fee: Rs. 250
Level 3: Std 11 and above (undergrad) Fee: Rs. 500
Students from all streams can participate
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Overall Syllabus
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Course Content Printed Book (A5 Size)
Level 1 – 80 pages & Level 2 & 3 – 100 pages
CDLevel 1, 2 & 3 - 10 Ebook / pdfs, 5 ppts &10
videos
Level 3 - 10 Ebook / pdfs, 5 ppts & 10 videos plus Advanced Course Module
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ExaminationsExams will be organized on the
institute premise under the supervision of institute
coordinator. Duration 60 – 90 minutes.
Descriptive / Scenario Questions – No Right or Wrong Answers
Grades A+, A and B will be awarded.
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How it WorksPlease give your name and fee to your instituteInstitute sends details to Rio+20 India, MumbaiBooks and or CD are dispatched within 7 daysExam Windows – Jan-Feb (date as requested)Certificate / Medals sent in Jan-FebReport to UNCSD / Government of India Feb 2013
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UNCSD Rio+20 India Program
BENEFITS FOR STUDENTS
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Contributors UNCSD Rio+20 India Program is enriched with
contributions from scholars worldwide, It is designed especially for Indian
students.
H. Elizabeth Thompson, USA Kevin Laing, UKMarie-Clare Treseder, USA Dr. Georgi Georgiev, USAGeorgie Macdonald, UK Dr. Dinabandhu Sahoo, India Sofía Gutiérrez, Spain Dr. Kayzad Nilgiriwala,, USAAnanthalakshmi Balakrishnan, India
Prof. Jeffrey Beall, USA Tysha Medeiros and Nick Kaufhold, USAFarooq Ullah, UK Dr. Kulkarni S.R., India Dr. Joydeep Mukherjee USAPushkar Ganesh Vaidya, India Dr. Armen Bagdasaryan, RussiaDr. dr. Akkerhuis, The Netherlands Sevil Yazici, Turkey
Note: See details on Rio India website
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Certification Students will receive certificates
with official logo of United Nations Conference on
Sustainable Development (UNCSD).
The certificate will enhance your CV.
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Rewards & Recognition One Winner (each level) from each
Institute
20 National Winners (includes all levels)
1. Decoration in Rio+20 Hall of Fame 2. Rio+20 medallions3. Celebrity signed mementos4. Recognition in Rio+20 India Souvenir
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UNCSD Rio+20 India Program
BENEFITS FOR SCHOOL / COLLEGE
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Rebate for Institute
Each School / College will retain a rebate to cover administrative
costs
School: Rs. 25 per studentCollege: Rs. 50 per student
Note: School / College is likely to incur the following costs 1. Draft making charges 2. Courier charges for draft and answer sheets 3. Printing of question paper (1 page per student) 4. Overall administrative costs
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Certification for Institute Each School / College will receive certificates with official logo of United Nations Conference on
Sustainable Development (UNCSD).
The certificate will enhance the academic indicators of the
institute.
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Rewards & Recognition 20 National Winners
(schools+colleges)
1. Decoration in Rio+20 Hall of Fame 2. Rio+20 medallions3. Certificate & Honorarium for Coordinators4. Recognition in report to UNCSD & MNRE
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Rio+20 IndiaThe Future We Want
www.iarc.res.in/rio