"The notion was that by limiting details, how we can get responses, and its encouraging. So, you will see two options for 'Yes' -very much n somewhat, while single for 'no'. Adequate meant here - Sufficient to satisfy a…"
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Mounting Crossfire-Opportunity as Guest Writer at CHI Knowledge Sharing Platform
We are starting a regular debate here, called Mounting-CrossFire, which takes place between two guest writers on various Climate Change and Himalayan Mountain issues.The first round of…Continue
Started May 25, 2011
Knowledge on Ecology and Sustainable Development in Mountain Ecosystem of Himalaya
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Do you agree with the statement-“International agencies adequately developed Knowledge on Ecology and Sustainable Development in Mountain Ecosystem of Himalaya" Vote at:…Continue
Tags: agencies, international, knowledge, ecosystem, mountain
Started this discussion. Last reply by K N Vajpai May 31, 2011.
Who Cares-God can only save them..
During January, I wrote an article on the preparedness of our government and agencies in disaster preparedness (Link- http://bit.ly/gkpXvj ) in Himalayan region of…Continue
Tags: tsunami, development, earthquake, government, mountains
Started Mar 17, 2011
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K N Vajpai replied to K N Vajpai's discussion Knowledge on Ecology and Sustainable Development in Mountain Ecosystem of Himalaya
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Mounting Crossfire-Opportunity as Guest Writer at CHI Knowledge Sharing Platform
We are starting a regular debate here, called Mounting-CrossFire, which takes place between two guest writers on various Climate Change and Himalayan Mountain issues.The first round of Mounting-CrossFire article invitation and writing is underway, which will be placed here by mid of June 2011.Link: http://chimalaya.org/mountingcrossfire/ …See More
K N Vajpai posted a discussion
Knowledge on Ecology and Sustainable Development in Mountain Ecosystem of Himalaya
Do you agree with the statement-“International agencies adequately developed Knowledge on Ecology and Sustainable Development in Mountain Ecosystem of Himalaya" Vote at: Opinion PollSee More
K N Vajpai commented on MikeShanahan's group Climate change
"Hi Hanns: Thank you for those quick observations. Following are the links:
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/69http://www.fao.org/docrep/w9300e/w9300e08.htmhttp://www.fao.org/english/newsroom/news/2002/9881-en.html…"
K N Vajpai commented on MikeShanahan's group Climate change
"I am sharing some of my articles below, written on various water issues, and majority of them are on Mountain water.
Inviting disasters
Worldwide 214 river basins host 40 percent of world’s population and Himalayas with huge stocks…"
K N Vajpai replied to Julian Cribb's discussion Obstacles to science communication
"Dear Julian:
Though, I am bit late to say, but, wish to put my thoughts on this very important and much relevant discussion. Given that your have already identified the obstacles from responses, for each point I will try to put my view:
Low…"
K N Vajpai posted a discussion
Who Cares-God can only save them..
During January, I wrote an article on the preparedness of our government and agencies in disaster preparedness (Link- http://bit.ly/gkpXvj ) in Himalayan region of Asia. And now we could see the nature’s fury in earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, and how helpless one could become when human being come across such situation. Even, Japan among the technologically advanced, earthquake prepared and sound on various fronts of such earthquake linked disasters, could…See More
K N Vajpai posted a blog post
Lest our ideas are recognized
There are instances when we come through important and practicalthoughts and ideas in profession, while on other hand we come acrossgeneric statements as well.I was going through a note from an important consultation approachpaper titled ‘Inputs from the Civil Society Consultations on RuralWater and Sanitation for the Approach Paper to Planning Commission’s12th Five Year Plan’, that lead me to read the document at http://bit.ly/i21ppX. The approach paper is…See More
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"On REDD+ implementation and issues you may like to read detailed note at http://chimalaya.org/2011/01/11/redd-and-promoting-synergies-for-climate-change-mitigation-and-adaptation/"
K N Vajpai posted a blog post
Quest that Change"the veracity of development in Himalayan mountains...
In the New Year, I wish to share my blog with you "Quest that Change"the veracity of development in Himalayan mountains.. at http://vajpai.org !The blog reads... "Looking upon present trend of development and socio-environmentalchanges in Himalayan Mountains, it is expected that the ongoingdownstream migration from Himalayan region will be at peak by 2050, toseek food, water and livelihood. On other hand there will be increasedefforts and…See More
K N Vajpai commented on MikeShanahan's group Climate change
"In the New Year, I wish to share my blog with you "Quest that Change"the veracity of development in Himalayan mountains.. at http://vajpai.org !The blog reads... "Looking upon present trend of development and…"
Profile Information
- Country:
- India
- What do you do?
- Editor, Researcher
- Organisation
- Climate Himalaya Initiative www.climatehimalay.net
- Fields of interest
- science, agriculture, water, climate change, biodiversity, sustainable development
- Email address
- knvajpai@climatehimalaya.net
- Website:
- http://vajpai.org
- Languages
- English
- Please introduce yourself and explain why you want to join this network. Membership may be denied for people who do not answer this question in sufficient detail
- A native of Himalayas, my work and interest remained in these mighty and beautiful mountains. A seasoned professional, worked on various environment and development issues over decade in India and its mountains. Trained in various ecosystem approaches in water resources, bio-diversity, farming and climatic issues. At present work on an initiative, called 'Climate Himalaya Initiative' http://chimalaya.org , and involved in developing the first phase of knowledge networking and partnership among interest groups.
K N Vajpai's Blog
Urban Water and Sanitation: Who cares about Poor?
The city development planning and judicious resource allocation in most of the cities in South Asian countries is a big challenge. Among the basic amenities, water and sanitation remained the core concern that lead to health problems, livelihood losses and an impediment to economic growth. Given the population growth and… Continue Posted on March 25, 2011 at 13:57
How does it Matter to my Social values and Environmental Ethics?
You might have come across, as I, the ‘social values’ and ‘environmental ethics’, while your interaction with people in various organizations and institutions across development sector (d-sector) i.e. social and environmental domains. I am talking about our public sector… Continue Posted on March 25, 2011 at 13:52
Lest our ideas are recognized
There are instances when we come through important and practicalthoughts and ideas in profession, while on other hand we come acrossgeneric statements as well.
I was going through a note from an important consultation approachpaper titled ‘Inputs from the Civil Society Consultations on RuralWater and Sanitation for the Approach Paper to Planning Commission’s12th Five Year Plan’, that lead me to read the document at http://bit.ly/i21ppX. The approach…
ContinuePosted on January 13, 2011 at 14:00
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