Organizer: Tamil Nadu Science Forum
Venue: Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Description:
Southern Regional Workshop on Climate Change, is being organised by the Tamil Nadu Science Forum on behalf of the All India Peoples Science Network, New Delhi, with support from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and the Shakthi Foundation, New Delhi.
The Workshop is part of a series of regional workshops aimed at motivating and training activists to create social movements aimed at mitigating and adapting to the galloping climate change. A total of around 50 scientists, resource persons and social activists from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Puducherry are expected to attend this event.
The Regional Workshops are oriented towards arriving at a better understanding of the main issues involved in climate change, mitigation efforts including global negotiations, and especially as regards vulnerabilities and adaptation challenges at State and local levels.
Contact details:
C E Karunakaran,
Workshop Convenor,
Tamil Nadu Science Forum,
245, Avvai Shanmugam Saalai,
Gopalapuram, Chennai-600 086
email: cekarun@gmail.com
Website: http://tamilnaduscienceforum.blogspot.com