Last month GfGD provided two small bursaries to allow Victoria Gill (Aberdeen University) and Mike Rose (Camborne School of Mines) to attend a conference on Hydrogeology and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) at the Geological Society of London. The conference was organised by Hydrogeologists without Borders. On Monday Victoria reported on her experiences, and today Mike gives his overview and t ...[Read More]
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GUEST BLOG: Hydrogeology & WASH Conference – What can hydrogeologists contribute to safe water supply and poverty reduction?
Last month GfGD provided two small bursaries to allow Victoria Gill (Aberdeen University) and Mike Rose (Camborne School of Mines) to attend a conference on Hydrogeology and WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) at the Geological Society of London. The conference was organised by Hydrogeologists without Borders. Here Victoria reports on the event… The main theme of the conference explored how ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (8) – Programme Update
Since we last posted about our programme in Ladakh (India) we have participated in a three-day international conference on sustainable resource development in the region, undertaken a 400 km round trip through the heart of the Himalayan mountains to visit and teach at two remote schools, and learn a lot in the process! We will continue to post more detailed analysis in the coming days/weeks – but ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (7) – Conference
From today (Tuesday 24th June) until Thursday 26th June, a conference is being held in Leh on Sustainable Resource Development in the Himalaya. Delegates and participants are expected from across the Himalayan region –including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. Furthermore, international delegates will come from across the UK, USA and beyond. Topics will include the geology of the reg ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (6) – Student Posters
As part of the geology education programme, run in Leh on 20-21st June, students were invited to produce a poster reflecting one of the core themes of the event (energy, natural resources, climate change, geohazards and disasters). The topics of climate change global warming were the most popular selected by students. Here is a small sample of some of those produced:
GfGD in the Himalaya (5) – Students’ Programme Overview (Leh)
Over the past few days some of the GfGD team have been taking part in a geology education project in Leh (Ladakh, India). The project gathered students from a number of schools in the region – with participants from a wide variety of backgrounds. The programme introduced students to topics such as natural resources, climate change, energy efficiency, disaster risk reduction, landslides and seismol ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (4) – Some Initial Photos!
The GfGD team are safely in Leh, having arrived yesterday morning. The flight from Delhi took us over some amazing landscapes and very visible geology. Upon arrival we were informed that the Dalai Lama would also be arriving soon – giving us a fascinating insight into some aspects of local culture. We’ll be starting our project in the local schools on Friday – with the GfGD team ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (3) – Tweet your questions!
This weekend two of the GfGD National Team will be travelling out to India to take part in a major international event on sustainable resource development in the Himalaya region. Joining others from around the UK, India and beyond, our focus will be on hazards education. We’ve written earlier this week about the work we’ll be doing and the booklet we have produced. We’d like to i ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (2) – Hazards Booklet
Many of you may remember that earlier this year we advertised an opportunity to help put together a small booklet on natural hazards relevant to the Himalaya. The book was to have a focus on disaster risk reduction and landslides (the earthquake section being written by the BGS School Seismology Programme). Here is the finished work – This 40 page booklet covers topics ranging from what is e ...[Read More]
GfGD in the Himalaya (1) – Project Overview
This time next week, GfGD will be participating in a major international event and conference focused on sustainable resource development in the Himalaya. The event, composed of a conference, fieldtrips and educational project will examine aspects relating to water resources, environmental change, disaster risk reduction, geotourism, renewable energy and natural resource management. Background Our ...[Read More]