The Wetland Technical Unit of the State Council for Technology and Environment is organising a discussion on the draft 'Regulatory Framework for the Conservation of Wetlands' issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF)on September 27 at Sasthrabhavan Auditorium, Pattom.The draft notification categorises wetlands to three different classes and includes several prohibited and regulated activities, which may have far reaching effects on the conservation and the management of wetlands. Therefore the KSCSTE has created a platform to discuss various aspects and provisions of the draft notification.The programme includes group discussions, and presentations. Those who are interested to take part in the discussion may register their names and details by mail to the Co-ordinator, Wetland Technical Unit, KSCSTE, Sasthrabhavan, Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram - 695004, on or before September 23 by e-mail at wtukscste@gmail.com, or over phone 0471-2543701. The number of participants has been limited to 60 persons, on first come- first serve basis. The programme will start at 10.30 am. The draft notification is available on the website of MoEF (www.moef.nic.in).
The New Indian Express, 18th September 2008
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