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Information on workshop titled "Changing local attitudes and behavior towards elephants in Kerala" sponsored by the Centre for Wildlife Studies, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala from October 12-14, 2012. It informs that Zoo Outreach Organization Trust has developed a teaching guide on Human-Elephant CoeXistence (HECx) and educational packets. It informs that two HECx awareness programmes were conducted for the participants of workshop.

The article offers information on a workshop on "Master Planning for Zoo Education," hosted by Wildlife Institute of India (WII), which was held in Dehradun from December 15-18, 2014. Topics discussed include the role of Central Zoo Authority in Conservation Education, conservation education in Indian zoos, and the Zoo education format. The event featured several zoo directors and education officers across India.

The article presents information on the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDBD), and the World Environment Day celebrated in several parts of India during May-June 2014. Kolkata Zoo organized a programme with the theme of climate change to celebrate IDBD. Noyes Matriculation Higher Secondary School, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, celebrated the World Environment Day by decorating the stage with the saplings received from the District Forest Office.

The article focuses on the Wild Face of Climate Change event organized by the Conservation Breeding Specialist Group (CBSG) that coincides with the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, 2014. Topics discussed include the zoos in India which participate in the program including VOC Park, National Zoological Park, and Mahendra Chaudhury Zoological Park, susceptibility of animals to climate change, and how people could minimize effects of climate change.

The article discusses the highlights of the "National Workshop on Capacity Building for Combating Wildlife Crime in India" which was held in Tamil Nadu Forest Academy, Coimbatore from February 4-6, 2016.

The article reports on the commemoration of Zoo Outreach Organization and VOC Park Mini Zoo of World Wetlands Day on February 2, 2013 in India. The event is celebrated to mark the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands, an intergovernmental treaty committed to maintain the ecological character of Wetlands of international importance. The 2014 theme is entitled "Wetlands and Agriculture: Partners for Growth."

Information on the Human Elephant Coexistence (HEC) teaching and educator skills training workshop that was held in Ooty, Nilgiris, India on September 26-28, 2012 is presented. The workshop focused on issues concerning HEC and human-elephant coexistence (HECx). The programme featured several speakers including B. Sugirtharaj Koilpillai of the Tamil Nadu (TN) Forest Department.

The article focuses on the three-day training and education programme organized by the Wildlife Association of Rajapalayam (WAR) in collaboration with the Grizzled Giant Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary held in human elephant conflict (HEC) areas in Tamil Nadu, India. It mentions the use of the scientific thinking process and the development of a teaching guide to promote human-elephant coexistence (HECx). It notes that 36 educators participated in the first workshop, held from August 18-20, 2012.

Information about the National Workshop for Zoo Educators on Conservation Education held at the Vanvihar National Park/Zoo in Bhopal, India from February 27 to March 1, 2012 is presented. The event was organized by the Central Zoo Authority and participated by 24 zoo participants from 22 zoos. Moreover, participants listened to the session of M. S. Bonal on the importance of zoo education and the commitment to education.

Information about the Human Elephant Coexistence Training Workshop, sponsored by the International Elephant Foundation (IEF), held at in Tamil Nadu, India in 2011 is presented. Farmers participated the event, schoolteachers, students and non-governmental organizations (NGO). Moreover, during the workshop, participated in educational activities and games and shared their problems.

The article focuses on the Animal Welfare Fortnightly (AWF) 2015 programmes organised by Zoo Outreach Organization (ZOO) in India. It mentions that the welfare and elephant conservation-themed school and tribal programmes were held at Government Higher Secondary School in Chennanur on January 21, 2015, Marakadu village on January 28, and Tribal Residential High School in Mavuthampathi on January 30. Moreover, veterinary assistant surgeon K. Asokan provided tips on wildlife safety and welfare.