About International Conference

Since industrial revolution from mid 19th century, environment and natural resources have been exploited severely by human population. Presently degradation of environment and natural resources is posing the greatest threat to the globe. Earth is warming at an unusual rate. Evidence of warming is present in different forms. The most obvious is data of temperature records. There are many temperature —dependant phenomenon that also indicate the earth is warming. Earth’s mountain glaciers are melting. Antarctica ice sheets are breaking up, and sea level is rising. The temperature of the global oceans is rising. Northern hemisphere permafrost is melting. Arctic pack ice is thinning and retreating. The tree line in mountain ranges is moving upward.

Scientists suggest that the cause for increase in atmospheric CO2 and ultimately for planetary warming is from anthropogenic activities. The main sources for the increased CO2 are the combination of burning fossil fuels, deforestation and de-vegetation to clear land for agriculture.

Even if the concentration of green house gases were to be stabilized at current levels, the impact of climate change would continue for several decades making adaptation to climate change an essential part of immediate policies. Options in energy sector would require consistent assessment and regulation. Public awareness on climate change has grown immensely. Issues related to equity and ethical dimensions of climate change and vulnerability of some communities need to be addressed.

It is imperative to identify measures that promote development objectives, while also addressing climate change effects yielding co-benefits. Cost-effective, Energy efficiency, Energy conservation measures, Development of clean energy technologies, generate large benefits in terms of reducing carbon emissions.