Organizational Profile
Registered under the Societies Registration Act XXI, 1860, the Indian
Environmental Society (IES) is a dynamic and flexible organization with
a global vision and local focus. It was set up in 1972 to increase the
consciousness and knowledge about the environment and the major
environmental problems. Indian Environmental Society has been
providing leadership role in the field of environment and resource
management since its inception. IES has been actively doing
environmental development activities with a philosophy of community
participation and self help. The projects and programmes undertaken by
IES progresses from local and national level strategies to suggesting
global solutions on critical environment related issues. IES has created
widespread environmental and civic awareness by promoting community
based environmental improvement efforts. The aim of the Society is to
reach out to general masses, youth, students with the messages and
services, build-up grass-root movement, and influence need based
policy formulation.
Our Goal
To provide development framework which is ecologically sound, self sustaining and equitable in the distribution of resources and opportunities.
Our Mission
- To promote, inculcate knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of nature;
- To propagate eco-technology to enhance efficient resource use;
- To undertake pilot projects for demonstration of feasible developmental options;
- To promote and provide training, research and development on environment;
- To promote community action for socio-economic development and sustainable development;
- To disseminate information and sensitize masses through workshops, conferences, audiovisuals etc.;
- To eradicate gender disparity, child labour, promote equity and social harmony;
- To collaborate with like-minded institutions in creating network
Programme Profile
The programmes and projects implemented during the reporting year include the following:
Environmental Education and Awareness
- National Environmental Awareness Campaign (NEAC)
- ENVIS (Environmental Information System) Centre
- The GLOBE Program
- Water Quality Monitoring of River Yamuna and Awareness Building
Programmes for Schools
- Capacity Building for Hands-on Environmental Learning Programme
Under
- Environmental Education in School System
- Environmental Orientation at School Education Scheme
- GLOBE Initiative – Its Uses in Environmental Education and
Conservation of Heritage Sites
- National Green Corps
Training, Demonstration and Community Participation
- Community Based Solid Waste Management
- Heritage Conservation and Environment at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
- Recycling of Marble Slurry Waste for Environmental Improvement at
Udaipur, Rajasthan.
Research and Development
- Environmental Friendly Architecture – Harvesting the SUN for
Sustainable Future
- Development of Sustainable Strategies for Protection and Conservation
of Medicinal Plants
- Improving Environmental and Health Condition of Children Working in
the Glass Industries at Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh
Policy and Law
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Improving Environmental Policy and Law for Promoting Sustainable Industrial Development in India
Other Programmes
- Women Empowerment and Relief Measures
- Library and Resource Centre
- Coordination on MoEF’s Project
