Education Institutes in India (Environment Education)

About Us: G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development was established in August 1988, at Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, as an Autonomous Institute of the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. The Institute is identified as a focal agency, to advance scientific knowledge, to evolve integrated management strategies, demonstrate their efficacy for conservation of natural resources and to ensure environmentally sound development in the entire Indian Himalayan Region (IHR).

Quality Policy :Apart from undertaking research and technology development and/or demonstration on its own, the Institute has established linkages with National and International Organizations committed to environment and development linked issues in the mountain regions. The Institute has been recognized as a nodal agency for research and development programmes in the Indian Himalaya by the Planning Commission, the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, and many International organizations. All R&D activities of the Institute are essentially multi-disciplinary in nature, and based on a conscious effort to interlink natural and social sciences to promote sustainable development. The Institute functions under a Society, guided by a Governing Body and a Science Advisory Committee. It has a decentralized set up, with its headquarters at Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, and at present four other units are operational at Srinagar (Garhwal Unit), Mohal – Kullu (Himachal Unit), Tadong-Gangatok (Sikkim Unit) and Itanagar (NE Unit). The R&D activities of the Institute are centered around seven core programmes, namely Land and Water Resource Management, Sustainable Development of Rural Ecosystems, Conservation of Biological Diversity, Ecological Economics and Environment Impact Assessment, Institutional Networking and Human Resource Development, Environmental Physiology and Biotechnology, and Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

Contact Information of G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development

Address: Kosi-Katarmal, Almora 263 643, Uttarakhand, INDIA
Almora Uttaranchal India-263 643
Phone Number: (05962) 241041, 241154
Fax Number: (05962) 241150, 241014
E-mail: hq@gbpihed.nic.in
Website: http://www.gbpihed.gov.in

About Us: C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC) is an autonomous Centre of Excellence of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) , Government of India, established jointly by the Ministry and the C.P.Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation . The Centre has been a pioneer in environmental education efforts in South India and has conducted a variety of programmes to spread awareness and interest among the masses. Our Mission Statement C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC) strives to increase awareness and knowledge of key target groups (school children, local communities, woman etc.) about the various aspects of environment.  We fulfill our mission by: promoting environmental awareness among schools, grass-root level organization and the general public. strengthening capacities of educators and practioners (teachers, local NGOs) in the field on environmental education by providing technical support and educational resources. Understanding the major environmental issues facing India today and developing innovative solutions.  Promoting conservation of nature and its resources by emphasizing on the conservation of ecological traditions of India.

Contact Information of C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre (CPREEC)

Address: The C. P. Ramaswami Aiyar Foundation
No.1, Eldams Road, Alwarpet, Chennai
Tamilnadu, India. PIN - 600 018
Phone Number: 91- 44 -24337023 / 24346526 / 24359366
Fax Number: 91- 44 – 24320756
E-mail: cpreec@vsnl.com
Website: http://www.cpreec.org