6 Edition th EARTH CARE AWARDS 2015 Awards for Excellence in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation To Download Application Forms: www.gogreenindia.co.in www.facebook.com/earth.care.awards For more details on application process contact: This joint initiative between JSW & The Times of India has been fuelled by the incorporation of successful inhouse climate change mitigation measures within JSW and the urge to facilitate further action through a mass eco-consciousness movement by engaging the people of the country. TERRE Policy Centre is the outreach partner and CEE is the knowledge partner in this initiative. The technical framework including questionnaire, application pack is developed by CEE and it is also responsible for short listing, field evaluation, ranking and final presentation to the Jury for selection of Awardees. Last date for submitting application 30th November, 2014 ECA Secretariat Centre for Environment Education, Nehru Foundation for Development, Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad-380054 Gujarat, India. Phone: +91-79-26844820, 26858002 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Mukund Gorakshkar General Manager - CSR JSW Steel Limited Jindal Mansion 5A, Dr. G Deshmukh Marg Mumbai - 400026, Maharashtra, India. Email: [email protected] Knowledge Partner Outreach Partner Introduction Jury Members The Earth Care Award (ECA) seeks to recognize and foster actions and innovations for climate change mitigation and adaptation by communities, entrepreneurs, large scale industries and small and medium scale industries. DR. R K PACHAURI Chair – Earth Care Awards Jury, Director General – TERI MR. KARTIKEYA V. SARABHAI Director Centre for Environment Education MS. SHAILAJA CHANDRA IAS (Retd) Former Chief Secretary, Delhi. MR. RAJENDRA M. SHENDE Chairperson, Terre Policy Centre Severity of Climate change will highly impact the South Asian region as global warming is likely to surpass 2°C rise. Limiting the global warming would require substantial actions and initiatives in response to climate change. The Earth Care Awards endeavours to identify such initiatives which demonstrate actions with special reference to mitigation and adaptation to climate change. PROF. ANEETA BENNINGER Executive Director Centre for Development Studies and Activities The ECA process recognizes locally evolved options to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, approaches to protect land and water resources and to upscale innovations for increasing energy efficiency. MR. RAJAT GUPTA Director, McKinsey & Company The 2015 edition of the Awards is open to SAARC countries - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Award will focus on four important areas signifying actions by: DR. NITIN PANDIT Managing Director WRI India MR. CHANDRABHUSHAN Deputy Director General Center for Science and Environment l Communities: Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry, and Water Resources l Innovation for Climate Protection l GHG Mitigation in Large Scale Enterprises l Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction in Small & Medium Scale Enterprises HANDPRINT symbolizes positive actions towards sustainability and was launched at UNESCO's 4th International Conference on Environmental Education (ICEE) by CEE in 2007. 1 Community M. Venkatarangaiya Foundation, Andhra Pradesh The Vedchhi Pradesh Seva Samiti, Gujarat Sujala Watershed Project, Govt. of Karnataka 2010 Jai Malhar Village Watershed Committee, Maharashtra Society to Uplift Rural Economy, Rajasthan Watershed Organization Trust, Maharashtra South Asian Forum for Environment, West Bengal Vivekanand Research and Training Institute,Gujarat 2012 Activities related to climate change adaptation and mitigation focused on the clear improvement in the quality and quantity of water and land resources and related forestry activities. 2008 Community led action on Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change with respect to Water Resources, Land Use, and Land Use Change & Forestry 2011 Previous Awardees 127 TA (Territorial Army), Uttarakhand Help-O, Sri Lanka Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Bangladesh Applications should present: l l 2 2014 l Lutheran World Service India Trust and ENDEV - Society for Environment and Development, West Bengal Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), Gujarat The vulnerabilities posed by climate change before rural and urban communities Process of enhancing communities resilience/adaptive capabilities towards combating challenges Demonstration of short term and long term sustainable impacts of community-led actions resulting in climate change adaptation and mitigation 3 Innovation Previous Awardees Innovation for Climate Protection 2008 Taraknath Choudhary, West Bengal 2010 Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, Karnataka Farmland Rainwater Harvesting System, Karnataka Dr. Harender Raj Gautam, Himachal Pradesh Prakriti Biotech Farm, Jharkhand Energy Research Applications, Jharkhand Mahindra Vehicles Manufacturers Ltd, Maharashtra 2012 It can be a product or service that helps to cope up with the pressure related to energy consumption and emerging need of improved energy efficiency and / or a policy initiative leading to reduced emissions for becoming climate-efficient. 2011 Focus is on innovations that foster energy efficiency and sustainability for reduction in green house gases emissions and help in mitigating climate change and building resilience. Adya Wifi Metering Pvt Ltd, Andhra Pradesh AVANI, Uttarakhand Gujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), Gandhinagar Coir Atlas, Jharkhand Applications should present: l A project of developing innovative product or service showing clear reduction in net GHGs emissions or amounts of energy consumed in its use. l An applied research for policy making with proven results or pioneering and entrepreneurial efforts of improving systemic energy efficiency as well as building social resilience. 2 2014 l Farmland Rainwater Harvesting Systems, Karnataka Clear correlation between their innovation and its benefits to the bottom of the pyramid. Those having application in several sectors, not restricted to industry and it should be ready to meet the need of urgency for action. 5 Industry GHG Mitigation in Large Scale Enterprises Previous Awardees Large scale industries across areas of specialization that have demonstrated considerable leadership and willingness to reduce carbon intensity of their operations (manufacturing and services) are eligible to apply for this category. Large Scale Enterprises 2008 SME's should demonstrate energy efficiency and reduction and direct or indirect emission of Greenhouse Gases in their operations. The applications must represent steps taken to conduct energy audit, energy conservation and efficiency improvement through process efficiency, use of alternatives and good practice measures. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, New Delhi Welspun India Ltd, Gujarat Tata Sponge Iron Ltd, Odisha 2010 Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction in Small & Medium Scale Enterprises Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Maharashtra 462 Tata Consultancy Services Kymore Cement Works, ACC Limited, Madhya Pradesh l Energy efficiency improvement initiatives leading to reduction in the release of greenhouse gases with verifiable indicators. l Achieved emission reduction (direct & indirect) beyond the basic compliance requirements. Small and Medium Scale Enterprises BILT Graphic Paper Products Ltd, Maharashtra Air India - Environment Management System Division, Maharashtra Videocon Industries Ltd, Maharashtra CenPEEP – NTPC, New Delhi ACC Cement – Gagal Cement Works, Himachal Pradesh 2012 Proven continual improvement in energy efficiency enhancement at different stages of the life-cycle of product and services. 2012 l 2011 2014 Applications should present: Orchid Ecotel, Mumbai 7 Who can apply? l l l Industries (Large Scale Enterprises and Small & Medium Enterprises), PSU’s Companies, Businesses, Government Agencies Community Groups and NGOs Individual Researchers and Academic Institutions, R&D Centers / Organizations Award Process l l l l Short listing of application Field visits and due diligence Jury Meeting Award Event How to apply l l l l Terms and conditions l l l l Judging process l Information provided in application form will be reviewed by a team of technical experts to shortlist applications in each award category. l The selected applicants will be audited onsite by the technical team for verification of details provided. l If required, the finalists may be invited to present their case before the Jury to decide the winners. Confidentiality: All information provided in the applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. It will be used solely for the purpose of judging. Applicants will be consulted in case it is wished to use some material for future publicity purposes or for development of case studies. Download application pack from www.gogreenindia.co.in or write to ECA Secretariat Two copies of the application form should be submitted along with two sets of electronic version (CD). The application form should be neatly typed in english with minimum font size 12 pt. (Arial) on both side of A-4 size paper It should include filled application form along with the supporting documents. Efforts should be made to make the application short and precise with minimal paper use. Hard copy submission should be in black & white only. Colour should be used only in electronic version. l l l l l l l l l Entries which do not match the required criteria will not be considered. All entries must be supported with content that are owned by applicants and are authorized to use and submit. The format for application will not be altered in any way and must be maintained and applied in prescribed format. Any alteration or deviation will attract outright rejection. No correspondence would be entertained regarding the selection or the selection procedure. Materials submitted for consideration of the award are non-returnable. Applications without sufficient supporting documents/proof/evidence of work done would not be placed before the Award Committee. Jury reserves the right for on ground verification of the work claimed by the applicant. The organizers of the awards will not be responsible for any damage and non-receipt/late receipt of any material. Content submitted shall not contain in whole or in part, any third party copyrighted material or material that is subject to other third party proprietary rights. Awards Jury reserves the right to award more than one as the winner and also to withhold awards, if the required standards are not met. An award winner is entitled to use award logo for their required purpose and cannot apply for three years under the same category. The deliberations of the Jury will remain confidential. All recommendations and decisions taken are binding and final, and no correspondence will be entered into on such matters. These Terms shall be governed by the laws of India 9