MISSION The CSE Media Resource Centre aims to facilitate a sustained and interactive contact with the mass media fraternity. It plans to extend to journalists the vast reservoir of information, resources and expertise within the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The CSE-media partnership intends to build capacity for sustainable development and create an expanded corpus of knowledge on environmental issues. A host of programmes and activities developed by the Media Resource Centre would integrate communication efforts, consolidate public opinion through debate, and enhance workable, environmentally sound and equitable development strategies. VISION To bring into sharp focus environmental and sustainability issues in the national and international media and polity by widening the channels for the dissemination of information and promote debate. The extraordinary reach of the mass media can aid in scrutinising linkages between the environment and development; spark debates on crucial issues and lead to positive policy change. We eventually hope to create a network of journalists committed to researching, investigating and generating information on issues that affect the lives and livelihoods of millions. We also aim to make environmental journalism a real and exciting career option for mass media professionals. CONTACT: Souparno Banerjee Coordinator, Media Resource Centre CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110062, INDIA Tel: +91 (011)-29955124, 29955125, 29956399; Fax: +91 (011) 29955879                E-mail: media@cseindia.org; Website: www.cseindia.org