Goanet next meets in Goa: January 7, 4 pm (meeting point: Kala Academy canteen). Goanet founder Herman Carneiro will be there. See you there! ------------------------------
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Dear Cybergaokars on GoaNet,
Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event to be held on 9th January will feature the topic Sea Turtle Conservation in Goa: Issues and concerns.
The discussion will be lead by Sujeet Kumar Dongre, Programme Associate of the Goa State Office,Centre for Environment Education (CEE)
In the recent past the turtle nesting sites at Morjim in Pernem Taluka and Galjibaga & Agonda in Canacona Taluka have been the focus of conservation efforts.
The local villagers, the Forest Department and some NGO's have been chiefly involved in the protection of these nesting sites.
How can tourism co-exist with conservation efforts, What is the role of the village Panchayat in combating poaching in these areas, what can educational institutions do to promote sensitivity towards the sea turtle in Goa ?
These and other related questions will be discussed at the Friday Balcao so as to evolve action points for citizens involvement.
Those citizens wanting to contribute to the discussion at Friday Balcao are urged to attend the event while those who cannot attend the event may send their views and action plan suggestions by post to FRIDAY BALCAO Post Box 78, Mapusa 403 507 or by email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Friday Balcao will be from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa Desc Resource Centre No.11 Liberty Apartments Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public.
Those citizens who would like to receive the regular invitation to Friday Balcao in 2004 and a one page synopsis of the fortnightly session can subscribe for the same by sending Rs.80/- to cover printing and mailing costs.
Interested citizens wanting more information on Friday Balcao can phone on 2252660
best wishes,
Roland Martins
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