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.

To Download Application Forms:

www.gogreenindia.co.in

www.facebook.com/earth.care.awards

For more details on application process contact:

ECA Secretariat

Centre for Environment Education,

Nehru Foundation for Development,

Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad-380054

Gujarat, India.

Phone: +91-79-26844820, 26858002

Email:

Mukund Gorakshkar

General Manager - CSRJSW Steel Limited Jindal Mansion5A, Dr. G Deshmukh MargMumbai - 400026, Maharashtra, India.Email: mukund.gorakshkar@jsw.in

eca@ceeindia.org,

praveen.prakash@ceeindia.org

thLast date for submitting application 30 November, 2014

EARTH CARE AWARDS 2015Awards for Excellence in Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

Outreach PartnerKnowledge Partner

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MR. RAJENDRA M. SHENDEChairperson, Terre Policy Centre

MR. RAJAT GUPTADirector, McKinsey & Company

PROF. ANEETA BENNINGERExecutive Director

Centre for Development Studiesand Activities

DR. R K PACHAURI Chair – Earth Care Awards Jury,

Director General – TERI

DR. NITIN PANDIT Managing Director

WRI India

MS. SHAILAJA CHANDRAIAS (Retd)

Former Chief Secretary, Delhi.

MR. KARTIKEYA V. SARABHAI Director

Centre for Environment Education

MR. CHANDRABHUSHAN Deputy Director GeneralCenter for Science and

Environment

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.

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.

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.

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:

Communities: Land Use, Land Use Change and

Forestry, and Water Resources

Innovation for Climate Protection

GHG Mitigation in Large Scale Enterprises

Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction in Small &

Medium Scale Enterprises

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Jury Members Introduction

HANDPRINT symbolizes positive actions towards sustainability thand was launched at UNESCO's 4 International Conference on

Environmental Education (ICEE) by CEE in 2007.

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l Process of enhancing communities resilience/adaptive capabilities towards combating challenges

l Demonstration of short term and long term sustainable impacts of community-led actions resulting in climate change adaptation and mitigation

The vulnerabilities posed by climate

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2014 Lutheran World Service India Trust and ENDEV - Society for

Environment and Development, West Bengal

Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), Gujarat 3

Community

M. Venkatarangaiya Foundation, Andhra Pradesh

The Vedchhi Pradesh Seva Samiti, GujaratSujala Watershed Project, Govt. of Karnataka

Jai Malhar Village Watershed Committee, MaharashtraSociety to Uplift Rural Economy, RajasthanWatershed Organization Trust, Maharashtra

South Asian Forum for Environment, West BengalVivekanand Research and Training Institute,Gujarat

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Community led action on

Mitigation and Adaptation to

Climate Change with respect to

Water Resources, Land Use, and

Land Use Change & Forestry

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.

Previous Awardees

Innovation for Climate ProtectionFocus 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.

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.

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A project of developing innovative product or service showing clear reduction in net GHGs emissions or amounts of energy consumed in its use.

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.

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.

Taraknath Choudhary, West Bengal Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, KarnatakaFarmland Rainwater Harvesting System, KarnatakaDr. Harender Raj Gautam, Himachal PradeshPrakriti Biotech Farm, Jharkhand

Energy Research Applications, JharkhandMahindra Vehicles Manufacturers Ltd, Maharashtra

Adya Wifi Metering Pvt Ltd, Andhra PradeshAVANI, UttarakhandGujarat Energy Development Agency (GEDA), GandhinagarCoir Atlas, Jharkhand

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GHG Mitigation in Large Scale Enterprises

Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction in Small & Medium Scale Enterprises

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.

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, GujaratTata Sponge Iron Ltd, Odisha

Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Maharashtra

CenPEEP – NTPC, New DelhiACC Cement – Gagal Cement Works,Himachal Pradesh

Orchid Ecotel, Mumbai

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BILT Graphic Paper Products Ltd, MaharashtraAir India - Environment Management System Division, MaharashtraVideocon Industries Ltd, Maharashtra

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Industry

Applications should present:

l Proven continual improvement in energy efficiency enhancement at different stages of the life-cycle of product and services.

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.

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Large Scale Enterprises

Small and Medium Scale Enterprises

Who can apply?

Award Process

Judging process

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Individual Researchers and Academic Institutions, R&D Centers / Organizations

Short listing of application

Field visits and due diligence

Jury Meeting

Award Event

Information provided in application form will be reviewed by a team of technical experts to shortlist applications in each award category.

The selected applicants will be audited onsite by the technical team for verification of details provided.

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.

How to apply

Terms and conditions

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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.

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

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