9th September, 2019,16:00 – 17:30
Venue – Plaza Terrace Room

Decades of irresponsible consumption and production patterns have led to adverse effects on the climate of the planet leading to unpredictable weather patterns, natural disasters, loss of livelihood and damage to life and property. In 2017 alone, there were 2,726 deaths in India that was directly related to extreme weather-related events — heat waves, storms, floods and droughts. India suffered an economic loss of about USD 13.8 billion in the year. Given the gravity of the situation, immediate action and farsightedness is essential.

At the same time, India is expected to increase the current building stock by nearly four times by 2030. This provides a great opportunity to provide for resilient habitat which can cater to the changing conditions and provide for safe structures for all citizens.

This session shall focus on identifying existing challenges and putting forth solutions to ensure climate resilience, battle climate change, enhance adaptability, and reduce vulnerability of habitats in the face of changing environmental conditions.

MODERATOR:

Mr. R R Rashmi, Distinguished Fellow and Programme Director, Earth Science and Climate Change, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) , New Delhi

SPEAKERS:

Ms. Alokananda Nath, Technical Expert, Climate Smart Cities Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), New Delhi

Dr. Anir Upadhyay, Architect and Urban Planner, Faculty of the Built Environment, UNSW, Sydney

Mr. Ashish K Jain, Partner, AEON Integrated Building Design Consultants, New Delhi