International Seminar
‘Beyond planetary boundaries to
unlimited national potential’
(February 4th-5th,
2014)
4th February
2014: Development Alternatives World
Headquarters &
5th February
2014: Seminar Hall No. I, India
International Centre (IIC) Main Building, New Delhi
·
The
two-day seminar to focus on themes like ‘Plundering the Planet’, ‘Why Countries
underperform’, ’Smart Cities’ and ‘Decoupling Resources and Economy’.
·
Policy
makers, academicians, renowned international experts and authors to present
their views on a more Sustainable Future for India and the World
New
Delhi, Feb 1, 2014:The
current global development scenario is marked by widespread anxiety,
apprehension and contradictions. If we look at scientific evidences, it shows
that we have reached the ‘planetary boundaries’, as human pressures on the
planet are at the point where they pose major risks for future welfare and
prosperity. At this juncture a major rethink in our financial, fiscal and
economic models is needed in order to strengthen the planet’s resilience and
its ability to provide a safe space for human development and well-being.The
same is also true about India’s economic development process which is
accompanied by widening social disparities and incessant plundering of natural
resources. To discuss and deliberate on these immensely important contemporary
issues, Development Alternatives (DA), a global think tank in collaboration
with Club of Rome is organising the two-day seminar.
According to Dr Ashok Khosla, Chairman,
Development Alternatives (DA), and former Co-President of the Club of Rome, “This
International seminar is taking place at a time of unprecedented breakdowns in
the global economic systems, the environmental resource base and societal
resilience. Its purpose will be to
explore the conditions and changes needed for recreating a better balanced
world. It is becoming clear to many that
any effort in this direction needs a revival of value systems that care for and
nurture all of humanity, all of nature and all of the future.”
To be organised on February 4 & 5, 2014, the
experts and speakers in the seminar will look at how different challenges and
issues, namely climate, finance, economy and employment are interlinked while
outlining a number of key solutions. An
interesting part of the seminar would be the reassessment of the book ‘Limits
to Growth’ (1972) and its relevance in today’s context. One of the authors of
the book, Jorgen Randers, will also be present. The outcome of the seminar will
provide substantial inputs to policy makers in both the public and private
sector, which will help represent the needs of India at global forums to
support equitable and environmentally sound and Sustainable development.
Speakers and Sessions
The Seminar will be addressed by visiting
members from the Club of Rome, along with leaders from business, government,
academics and civil society who would commit collective action within sectors
and define the policy changes needed to enable industry-wide transformation for
inclusive and sustainable green growth. Prominent speakers include, Prof Deepak
Nayyar (JNU), S. Ramadorai (Chairman, Indian National Association for the Club
of Rome and Chairman, National Skill Development Agency), Nitin Desai (Special
Advisor, The Secretary General of UN for the World Summiton the Information
Society), Anvita Arora, CEO, Innovative Transport Solutions (iTrans). The overseas members from the Club of Rome
include Anders Wijkman, Co-President, Ian Johnson, Secretary General, and
several authors of recent Club of Rome publications, Graeme Maxton (Economist
and Author), Jorgen Randers (Professor, BI Norwegian Business School) and Ugo Bardi
(Professor, University of Florence).
About Development Alternatives (DA)
Headquartered in New Delhi, Development
Alternatives (DA) is a pioneer in sustainable development and is among the top
150 global Think Tanks. It has built up a global presence in economic
development, social empowerment and environment management. DA fulfills
its mission to end poverty and regenerate the resource base by creating
economic opportunities for communities and local enterprises to generate
sustainable livelihoods and basic needs products. It achieves this by
innovating and delivering technology-based, market oriented solutions through a
group of not-for-profit organizations and for-profit companies.
About Club of Rome (COR)
Established in
1968, The Club of Rome is a non-profit organisation, which aims “to act as a
global catalyst for change through the identification and analysis of the
crucial problems facing humanity and the communication of such problems to the
most important public and private decision makers as well as to the general
public.” The broad goal of the national chapter, CoR-India, is to help design
an agenda for governments in India, the business sector as well as all its
citizens organizations that could enable everybody in this country to live a
full life in harmony with their surroundings by the centenary of the nation,
2047.
For more details:
Ms Deepti Roy Ms
Neha Agrawal
M: 9871849472
M:
9910068014
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