CHENNAI RIVER AMBASSADORS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS |in cooperation with Pitchandikulam Forest (A Unit under Auroville Foundation
A Unique Fellowship Programme on Chennai’s Waterways by
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Chennai and
Pitchandikulam Forest (A Unit under Auroville Foundation)
Context
In the very short time of less than two years, Chennai has faced the most harmful of human-induced water related disasters – from the devastating flood of December 2015 to the drought and water shortage now in 2017. It is only a question of time until the next catastrophe will happen. Both in the Chennai/Indian as in the global context it is high time to take concrete action to prevent future disasters, make the city resilient to its water problems and reclaim community ownership of water.
A Unique Eco Training Programme
With its participatory and multidisciplinary approach, this unique fellowship trains the trainers by addressing the plight of waterways in urban areas in a new way. Leadership training from a holistic perspective where the participants experience their own connection to nature and the empowerment that springs from it will be the crux of the training. It aims at a better integral understanding of urban ecology thus contributing to the fundamental change in our our vision of nature and urban development that can by no means be longer delayed.
Depending on the quality of the applications up to 8 applicants will be selected and trained to become Chennai Rivers Ambassadors.They will be trained in broader ecosystem awareness and natural resource management along with principles of change management.
Objectives
* to equip future trainers with the interrelated ecological, social, cultural and historical knowledge of the waterways of Chennai as well as of the global ecological situation of the earth
* to enable them to lead environmental training courses for different target groups involved in river restoration, water management, flood resilience etc.
* to empower leaders to lead unique projects along the water ways of Chennai to sensitize local communities and to take concrete steps for action
Who should apply?
Participants should
* be inspired to be change-makers in urban ecology and development. It is indispensable that they are passionate about environment and water issues and have already been exposed to water-related urban and/or environmental projects
* have excellent general communicatory skills and feel comfortable communicating in both languages, Tamil and English
Dates and time requirements
Applicants must be flexible enough to engage with this training programme minimum 20 hours per week for a period of four to six months beginning around 1.12.2017. The exact dates and timings will be fixed together with the selected future Chennai Water Ambassadors in accordance with their needs, availability, working obligations etc.
Remuneration / Stipend: A stipend for the fellowship is available and will be worked out with the chosen applicants on an individual basis taking into account their willingness to participate in a continual / phased programme (adaptation is the key and since the programme is not limited by academia the 'window of participation' is technically 'open')
Application format: A CV and detailed reason/s why the participant is applying is a must. This should be in his / her own words and should reflect motivation and personal ideology. This will be evaluated by the panel and will be the crucial test for the finalization of the candidates
Address Email: info@chennai.goethe.org or Postal: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, 4 Rutland Gate 5th Street, Chennai 600 006.
Last date for receipt of application: Wednesday 15.11.2017.
For any further information if required, please contact Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, 4 Rutland Gate 5th Street, Chennai 600 006.
Email: info@chennai.goethe.org , Landline: 00 91 44 2833 1314, 2343.
Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Chennai and
Pitchandikulam Forest (A Unit under Auroville Foundation)
Context
In the very short time of less than two years, Chennai has faced the most harmful of human-induced water related disasters – from the devastating flood of December 2015 to the drought and water shortage now in 2017. It is only a question of time until the next catastrophe will happen. Both in the Chennai/Indian as in the global context it is high time to take concrete action to prevent future disasters, make the city resilient to its water problems and reclaim community ownership of water.
A Unique Eco Training Programme
With its participatory and multidisciplinary approach, this unique fellowship trains the trainers by addressing the plight of waterways in urban areas in a new way. Leadership training from a holistic perspective where the participants experience their own connection to nature and the empowerment that springs from it will be the crux of the training. It aims at a better integral understanding of urban ecology thus contributing to the fundamental change in our our vision of nature and urban development that can by no means be longer delayed.
Depending on the quality of the applications up to 8 applicants will be selected and trained to become Chennai Rivers Ambassadors.They will be trained in broader ecosystem awareness and natural resource management along with principles of change management.
Objectives
* to equip future trainers with the interrelated ecological, social, cultural and historical knowledge of the waterways of Chennai as well as of the global ecological situation of the earth
* to enable them to lead environmental training courses for different target groups involved in river restoration, water management, flood resilience etc.
* to empower leaders to lead unique projects along the water ways of Chennai to sensitize local communities and to take concrete steps for action
Who should apply?
Participants should
* be inspired to be change-makers in urban ecology and development. It is indispensable that they are passionate about environment and water issues and have already been exposed to water-related urban and/or environmental projects
* have excellent general communicatory skills and feel comfortable communicating in both languages, Tamil and English
Dates and time requirements
Applicants must be flexible enough to engage with this training programme minimum 20 hours per week for a period of four to six months beginning around 1.12.2017. The exact dates and timings will be fixed together with the selected future Chennai Water Ambassadors in accordance with their needs, availability, working obligations etc.
Remuneration / Stipend: A stipend for the fellowship is available and will be worked out with the chosen applicants on an individual basis taking into account their willingness to participate in a continual / phased programme (adaptation is the key and since the programme is not limited by academia the 'window of participation' is technically 'open')
Application format: A CV and detailed reason/s why the participant is applying is a must. This should be in his / her own words and should reflect motivation and personal ideology. This will be evaluated by the panel and will be the crucial test for the finalization of the candidates
Address Email: info@chennai.goethe.org or Postal: Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, 4 Rutland Gate 5th Street, Chennai 600 006.
Last date for receipt of application: Wednesday 15.11.2017.
For any further information if required, please contact Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, 4 Rutland Gate 5th Street, Chennai 600 006.
Email: info@chennai.goethe.org , Landline: 00 91 44 2833 1314, 2343.