Training on Global Warming

Global Warming seems to be more serious when compared with HIV/AIDS .. to prevent HIV/AIDS at least we have condoms and other practices that can be adopted by anyone with ease and economy. But for Global Warming? Is there any special umbrellas?.. We cannot think of a vaccine. Global Warming is a challenge to our collective survival. Understanding global warming from a scientific perspective is the first step to contribute a solution.

This was the feed back expressed by the participants of the four days training program organized for SINFPAD Network partners from 20-23 Febraury 2009 at Life Centre at Nochiodaipatti in Dindugal District

The serene atmosphere of the LIFE Centre, a three star hospitality at an affordable cost, run by the Claratian Brothers served as a backdrop for the training.

Training Schedule 20.2.2009 General Perception of the Global Warming and Climate Change Impact of Global Warming in India Rationale for taking up research on global warming in Tamilnadu Reasons for prioritizing Agriculture & Fisheries sector

21.2.2009 SINFPAD - Siemenpuu study on Global Warming in South Tamilnadu The project area –Understanding more about the 9 Districts of Tamilnadu Aims & Objectives of the project Integrating the project aims into individual partner NGOs Vision & Mission

22.2.2009 Project rationale & information requirement to understand global warming at micro level Data to be collected and mode of collecting data Departments and organizations to be approached

23.2.2009 Evolving formats to collect & submit data by the NGOs Monthly review meeting for the executives to monitor the project progress Review meetings for the staff for information & knowledge sharing Reports to be submitted to Siemenpuu & SINFPAD

On the first day there were 55 participants including the NGO executives and the staffs attended the training. In the remaining three days, training was focused on improving the capacity of the NGO staff to understand and collect information relevant to the global warming study.

Mr. Pugazhendi, Director, ORSED and his staffs handled the four days training sessions in a lively manner. Diagrams on the board, power point presentations, brainstorming and group discussions complimented and enriched the learning of the participants

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SINFPAD-SIEMENPPU - Global Warming Project Implementation Plan –Partners Meet

A meeting of the SINFPAD partners was held on 27.1.2009 from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm at VMMK (Virutcham Mahalir Munnetra Kazhakam) in its office at Virdunagar. It is a practice followed by SINFPAD to organize the partners meet at different places. Mr. Rajendra Prasad moved a condolence resolution for the sudden demise of Mr. Xavier and Mr.Suresh Dharma and recollected their contribution for grassroots development. Mrs. K.Vijaya, Secretary, VMMK welcomed the partners. Mr. Rajendra Prasad and Mr. Prabakaran, Coordinator, SINFPAD explained the purpose of the meeting i.e. to discuss about the project implementation plan of Global Warming Study sanctioned by Siemenppu. ORSED (Organization for Social and Environmental Development) Staff, technical consultants of the study, were also participated.

Agenda for the meeting 1. Orienting the project 2.Discussion & finalization of project implementation 3.Resource allocation & Management 4.Formation of management committees 5.Finalization of district level coordination system 6.Evolving a reporting system 7. Other items Social Action Movement (SAM) Tamilnadu Conference 17-19.2.2009 at Dindugal-Membership & Participation

Before going into the logistics of project implementation, ORSED (Organization for Social and Environmental Development) Director. Mr. V. Pugazhendhi explained about Global Warming and its consequences. He touched several issues related to the climate change especially the south west and north east monsoons and its consequences for agriculture and fisheries in Tamilnadu.

In the afternoon PIP was discussed. A core committee consisting of 5 members to manage the finances and activities related to the study and 9 district level convenors were selected to carryout the study at each district. If a district represents more than one partner, one partner was identified to take up the overall responsibility.

A four days training was finalized during 20-24 Feb.2009 and the partners were requested to depute more than one staff to attend the training in order to build grass root capacity to handle global warming & environmental related issues in future. It was decided to organize core committee meetings once in every month or as when needed. Prof. S.Rengasamy, (Hon. Chairman, PAD) was asked to coordinate the study.

Core Committee for the study 1.Prof. S.Rengasamy (Hon. Chairman, PAD Coordinator for the Study) 2.Mr. Gnanasurabimanai, RCPED, Madurai 3.Ms. K.Vijaya, VMMK, Virudunagar 4.Mr. J.Elangao, ODAM,Tiruchuli 5.Mr. K.Joseph Xavier Raj, PAGE, Sivagangai District Conveners for the study 1.Madurai District - Mr. R.M. Sundarasekar, RDS 2.Dindigul District - Mr. A. Rajasamsaon, SPRIT 3.Theni District - Mr. Gurunathan, SARVOTHAYA 4.Sivagangai District - Mr. K. Joseph Xavier Raj, PAGE 5.Ramanathapuram District - Mr. D.R. Chandran, IRWO 6.Virudhunagar District - Mr. P. Rajagopal, NEEDS 7.Thoothukudi District - Mr. F.X.R. George, SEDCO 8.Thirunelveli District - Mr.S. Nadesan, CPE 9.Kanyakumari District - Mrs. S. Jansi, PURA