Seminar Announcement: The Challenge of Development in Energy-related Projects and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the Cold Regions of Asia

In partnership with the GTZ (German Technical Cooperation), the European Union, ADEME (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) and Fondation Ensemble, GERES (Group Renewable Energy, Environment and

Solidarity), an international French NGO specialised in energy and climate change issues, is organising a regional seminar on ‘The Challenge of Development in Energy-related Projects and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the Cold Regions of Asia’, to be held from April 21 to 24 2009 in Leh, Ladakh, Jammu&Kashmir, India. Should you wish to contribute(abstracts will be received until 2 February 2009) or participate, kindly visit our website on http://india.geres.eu/seminar.php for more details and registration.

If you need any financial support, you may request it and your demand will be reviewed by the organizing committee during the month of February.

For more information:

http://india.geres.eu/seminar.php

Download the official brochure

http://india.geres.eu/docs/seminar.pdf

Mr. Vincent Stauffer

v.stauffer@geres.eu

Country Representative

One thought on “Seminar Announcement: The Challenge of Development in Energy-related Projects and Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in the Cold Regions of Asia”

  1. Mr. Vincent Stauffer Kudos for taking noble initiative to organise a regional seminar on the very sensitive issue affecting fragile eco-system of transe Himalayan region an important Habitat for dwindling flagship population of Snow Leopard.The Whole Himalayan region is being over exploited to tap wast pontential for Hydro Power generation,whichas a sequele is degrading the virgin and trenquil natural habitat of various speceis of wild flora and fauna endemic to the area.The need of the hour is to promote alternative sources of energy viz;-Solar,Wind and Biogas based as a source of sustainable and eco-friendly energy system.I am a vet serving with Govt of Himachal Pradesh,an Indian Province adjoining Jammu & kashmir.I WISH to participate in this seminar but wont be able to contribute in terms of Abstract and have financial constraints so kindly advise me what shall i do?
    With Regards
    Dr A.R.S.KATWAL.

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