Event Name: Two days International Conference on Energy, Sustainability & Climate Change

Language: Assameses

Dated: November 7-8, 2024

Venue: Assam Kaziranga University

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On November 7-8, Assam Kaziranga University, a pioneering educational institution in the northeastern region, successfully organized an international conference titled "Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change." The conference was held with the support of AICTE under the "VAANI" scheme, with the theme "Working Towards the Achievement of Sustainable Development and Conservation of Nature and the Environment."

This two-day event was notable for being conducted in the Assamese language for the first time. In recent times, challenges such as global warming, the energy crisis, and extreme droughts pose significant threats to our vibrant biodiversity and environment. The main theme of the conference focused on the causes of drastic climate change and its impacts on humankind.

The conference emphasized the importance of maintaining the balance of various ecosystems and the environment. The development of policies and the implementation of a holistic approach to address climate change were central topics of discussion. The event aimed to raise awareness and increase education on climate change and its effects on human society.

The conference was organized under the guidance of key conveners and coordinators, with Dr. Naba Jyoti Saikia, Professor and Dean of the School of Basic Sciences at Assam Kaziranga University, serving as the Convenor. Dr. Ramesh Chandra Borah, Head & Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, served as the Coordinator, and Dr. Dimpal Jyoti Mahanta, Head & Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, served as the Co-coordinator. The Organizing Secretaries were Dr. Rekha Rani Dutta, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, and Dr. Pankaj Bora, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics. Their dedication and leadership were instrumental in ensuring the event’s success. Faculties of different Departments of Kaziranga University helped in successful completion of this conference.