Programs and Events
A one-day seminar on “Agents for Change Conclave – Road to Copenhagen”
June 20, 2009
The American Center, Mumbai, The Priyadarshini Academy and the Indian Youth Climate Network organized a one day seminar on “Agents for Change Conclave – Road to Copenhagen”, at the American Center on June 20, 2009. The conclave was inaugurated by Consul General Paul Folmsbee. The keynote address was by Ms. Indu Shahani, Sheriff of Mumbai and the Principal of the H.R. College of Commerce and the Presidential address was by Nanik Rupani, Chairman, Priyadarshini Academy. At the seminar climate change issues and youth’s role to contain global warming were discussed. Also, IYCN discussed the agenda for COP 15 which is likely to be in Copenhagen in December. Apart from presentations by youth, there were discussions by Dr. Shyam Asolekar, Professor, Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, Dr. Rajan Sharma, Manager, Asian Paints and Mr. Preetam Doshi, Director, Premier Electric Co. Ltd. on innovations, students initiatives in tackling climate change and benefits of solar energy.