Responding to Climate Change: UK-Indian Perspectives
2nd International Conference
Responding to Climate Change. UK-Indian Perspectives
Supported by Queen’s University Belfast’s Institute for a Sustainable World
Peter Froggatt Centre, Queens University Belfast
20-21 June 2012
A second International Conference on UK-India Perspectives of Climate Change will take place at Queen’s University, Belfast to bring together academics from Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), with a range of Indian partners to explore areas of mutual understanding and cooperation in the field of climate change responses. The aims of the conference are to:
- Discuss and exchange knowledge on developments since the first conference that took place in Delhi in August 2010, around the themes of climate, energy and the built environment;
- Continue to build research collaboration between QUB and leading Indian researchers; and
- Identify funding streams, themes and timetables and build research consortia for proposals.
Day 1 will focus on a range of presentations and discussions themes around three key issues: Climate change and Evidence-based Policy; Climate Change and Built-Environment; and Climate change, governance and society. Room 02/017 Peter Froggatt Centre, 9.15am – 5.15pm.
Day 2 will provide an opportunity for delegates to explore specific opportunities to forge UK-India partnerships around upcoming research opportunities. Harty Room, School of Music, 9.30am – 12.45pm.
Places are free, but please register in advance with Geraint Ellis, g.ellis@qub.ac.uk
