Conservation Action Trust

Mission

To protect the natural environment. We have been working in the field of air pollution, particularly vehicular and industrial pollution and its impact on health.

Organization Type Non-Governmental Organization

Contact Information

Primary Contact
 Mr. Debi Goenka
debi.cat@gmail.com 		Secondary Contact
 Dr. Sayed Nudrat Zawar
nudrat.cat@gmail.com
Address 6 E-1 Court Chambers, 35 New Marine Lines
Mumbai
Mumbai, Maharashtra
400076
India 		Website www.cat.org.in
Phone 91-22-22006116
Fax 91-22-22006115
Calling/Fax Instructions

Our Focus

Primary Initiatives, Target Populations, and Scope of Work:

In our efforts to reduce deforestation, we have been looking at alternatives for reducing wood usage in rural areas, and also substituting existing cooking devices with cleaner technologies.

Fuels/Technologies: N/A Technology Neutral
 Sectors of Experience: Environment
Forestry
Infrastructure
Rural Development
Water
Protection of Natural Environment and Climate Change

Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas

Social/Cultural barriers to using traditional fuels and stoves:

We find that due to consumerism and social pressures, new technologies are becoming more acceptable.

Market development for improved cooking technologies:

We do not do any commercial work.

Technology standardization for cooking, heating and ventilation:

This is also not an area of concern for us.

Indoor air pollution exposure and health monitoring:

We are mainly interested in reducing the adverse health impacts due to pollution.

Relevant Publications or Studies

None noted

Our Contribution to the Partnership

We have been successful in lobbying on a large number of issues, and we intend to continue to do so to improve the indoor air quality.