Schedule
18 August 2020 - Inauguration of the Course
Welcome address by Dr. Nawin Kumar Tiwary | 2:30 pm
Course orientation by Dr. Anindita Roy Saha (Coordinator, Centre for Earth Studies) | 2:35 pm
Inaugural address by Prof. Babli Moitra Saraf (Principal, Indraprastha College for Women) | 2:50 pm
Keynote Address by Prof. Mahesh Rangarajan | 3:10 pm
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Neha Mishra | 4:25 pm
Theme: Biodiversity conservation
19 – 25 August 2020
Topics covered:
An introduction to India’s biodiversity
Conservation challenges
Biodiversity conservation methods and policies
Coordinator and Speaker: Dr. Nawin Kumar Tiwary, Department of Environmental Studies, Indraprastha College for Women
Topic: An introduction to India’s biodiversity | 19 August 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Invited Speakers
Dr. K. S. Gopi Sundar, Scientist, Nature Conservation Foundation; Co-chair, IUCN Stork, Ibis and Spoonbill Specialist Group
Speaking on: Conservation outside Protected Areas | 21 August 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Dr. G. V. Gopi, Scientist - E, Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun
Speaking on: Wetland conservation - threats and challenges | 22 August 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Dr. Abdul Jamil Urfi, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi
Speaking on: Bird studies and how it helps in conservation of Biodiversity | 25 August 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Theme: Natural resource management & Sustainable energy
26 August – 1 September 2020
Topics covered: Forest and mineral resources, Water resources in India and conflicts, Alternative energy resources
Coordinator and Speaker: Dr. Neha Mishra, Department of Environmental Studies, Indraprastha College for Women
Topic: Natural resource management & Sustainable development | 28 August 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Special Lecture
Dr. Rajendra Singh, Waterman of India
Speaking on: Water Conservation in India | 26 August 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Invited Speakers
Ms. Taruna Idnani, Conferderation of Indian Industry (CII)
Speaking on: Alternative energy sources and our future| 29 August 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Mr. Saurav Malhotra, Balipara Foundation
Speaking on: Rural futures: Natural capital for Universal Basic Assets | 01 September 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Theme: Environmental Pollution
2 – 8 September 2020
Topics covered: Air pollution and health, River water quality and remedies, Soil pollution and agriculture
Coordinator and Speaker: Dr. Neha Mishra, Department of Environmental Studies, Indraprastha College for Women
Topic: Water pollution: causes, effects and control | 3 September 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Invited Speakers
Prof. Radhey Shyam Sharma, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi
Speaking on: Restoring Happiness and Designing Earth 2.0 | 5 September 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Dr. Chirashree Ghosh, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Studies, University of Delhi
Speaking on: Air pollution: a statement of human wrongdoing | 6 September 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Theme: Global climate change & Waste management
8 – 15 September 2020
Topics covered: World in climate change era, International policies on climate change, Solid waste management
Coordinator and Speaker: Dr. Nawin Kumar Tiwary, Department of Environmental Studies, Indraprastha College for Women
Topic: Solid waste management: A case study of campus | 14 September 2020; 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Special Lecture
Dr. Juan Chang, Deputy Director, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Songdo-dong, Incheon, South Korea
Dr. Anastasia Tikhonova, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Songdo-dong, Incheon, South Korea
Speaking on: Nature-based solutions for mitigation and adaptation: Experiences from the Green Climate Fund in forest and land use sector | 08 September 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Invited Speakers
Dr. Mayank Kumar, Associate Professor, Satyawati College (Evening), University of Delhi
Speaking on: World in Climate Change Era | 10 September 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Film screening | 12 September 2020; 2:30 - 4:30 pm
'Hide or Seek' produced by Nawin K. Tiwary
Dr. Anindita Roy Saha, Associate Professor, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi
Speaking on: Circular economy and the green pathway | 14 September 2020; 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Valedictory Session
15 September 2020
Welcome address by Dr. Neha Mishra | 2:30 pm
Address by Prof. Babli Moitra Saraf (Principal, Indraprastha College for Women) | 2:35 pm
Address by Dr. Anindita Roy Saha (Coordinator, Centre for Earth Studies) | 3.00 pm
Open house session (Moderator: Dr. Nawin Kumar Tiwary) | 3:10 pm
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Neha Mishra | 4:10 pm