EPG to hold crucial seminar in Srinagar on Sunday; prominent subject experts to speak

Srinagar, Aug 25: The Environmental Policy Group (EPG), a leading enviro-social think tank of J&K, is organizing a one-day seminar on Sunday, August 25th, to address the critical challenges and opportunities for achieving ecological resilience in Jammu & Kashmir by 2040. The seminar, titled “Sustainable J&K 2040: Towards  Ecological Resilience,” will be held at Sarovar Portico, near the UNO Office in Sonwar, Srinagar.

This seminar is planned to bring together environmental experts, policymakers, and local stakeholders to discuss innovative strategies for sustainable development in the region. The event will explore various subtopics, ranging from the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) in managing water bodies and forests, to the potential of solar energy in shaping a sustainable future for Jammu & Kashmir.

Theme: Sustainable J&K 2040: Towards Ecological Resilience

Subtopics for Speakers:

1. Green Cities: Eco-Friendly Infrastructure & Smart Urban Planning in J&K
– Innovations in sustainable infrastructure and smart city development.
( Salem Beigh, former Director General, Tourism, J&K)

2. Monitoring, Public Management of Water Bodies and Forests in J&K: Would AI and IoT help?
– Harnessing AI and IoT for smarter water and forest management.
(Arjimand Hussain Talib, International development expert and founder of Ziraat Times)

2. Solar Power for J&K: Shaping a Sustainable Future
– Unlocking the potential of solar energy for a greener J&K.
(Er Iftikhar Drabu, prominent engineering expert)

4. Climate-Resilient Farming: Is It Too Late for J&K?
– Advancing agriculture with precision farming and sustainable practices.
(Altaf Ahmad Andrabi – Rtd Director Agriculture)

5. Circular Economy: Rethinking Waste Management in J&K
– Innovative waste management solutions for a sustainable future.
(Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat, environmental activist)

6. Youth for Sustainable Kashmir: Leading the Change
– Empowering youth to drive ecological and sustainability initiatives.
(Montazir Momin- Author & Columnist)

7. Policy for a Green Tomorrow: Challenges & Opportunities
– Strengthening policy frameworks for sustainable development in J&K.
(Iftikhar Hakim)

8. Climate Extremes and Urban Expansion in Kashmir: Would Its Natural Hydrological System Cope With The Change?
— Er. Ajaz Rasool (Eminent hydrologist and engineering consultant)

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Theme: Sustainable J&K 2040: Towards Ecological Resilience

-State and Fate of the Cryosphere and Cryosphere-Related Hazards in the Western Himalaya: Towards a sustainable J&K.

(Dr.Irfan Rashid Kashmir University)

The event will also honor individuals with the Syed Nassarullah Shah Save Nature Awards for their contributions to environmental preservation.

The seminar will be graced by the presence of Zareef A Zareef, who will serve as the Chief Guest, lending his support to the cause of sustainable development in the region.

The Environmental Policy Group invites all concerned citizens, policymakers, and environmental enthusiasts to attend the seminar and contribute to the discussions on shaping a sustainable and resilient future for Jammu & Kashmir. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 PM.