Climate Change India 2008 Pune Conference

The climate change India 2008 Conference was held on 22-23 April 2008 at the Le Meridian, Pune city. the objective of the conference was to identify causes and search for solutions towards combatting the challenge of climate change facing India in the 21st century. It was organised by WISE - World Institute of Sustainable Energy
Pune 411006 (India), cpsr.wise@gmail.com, cpsr@wisein.org, URL : www.wisein.org

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CONFERENCE were:
Felicitation of the Indian scientists / lead authors who played a key role in the preparation of the IPCC Reports.
Eminent national/international dignitaries and prominent experts in the field were lead speakers.
Highly topical presentations and interactive sessions. Participation of delegates from all over India.
Coming together of researchers, academicians, policy makers, regulators, business leaders, financial and insurance sector professionals, representatives of the sunrise industry of clean energy, social activists and non-government organisations.
Two exclusive sessions on reducing business risks, and identifying opportunities as to how you can make your company carbon-neutral.
Release of special issue of WISE's acclaimed bimonthly 'Green Energy' on Climate Change.
Post-conference publication of the first-ever comprehensive book on 'Impacts of Climate Change on India'.

Delia Maria attended both days of the conference and was a sponsored delegate.