GNLU-GMU ACADEMY ON CLIMATE CHANGE, MARINE BIODIVERSITY
AND SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING (ACCMBSS) 2023
GUJARAT NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY:
Gujarat
National Law University (GNLU) is committed to excellence in teaching,
research, and holistic development of the student and staff. It aims to develop
a sense of responsibility among the students and research scholars to serve
society with the help of the field of law by developing skills concerning
advocacy, legal service, legislation, law reforms, and the like. It aims to
promote legal knowledge and to make law and the legal process efficient
instruments of social development and social justice.
The
Centre for Environmental Law, Sustainable Development and Climate Change
established by Gujarat National Law University, is taking the initiative to
offer study, research, and expert consultation in environmental matters. This
Centre aims to provide a platform for study, research, capacity building, and
consultation to all the stakeholders, including the grass root people,
industries, and administrative authorities.
GUJARAT
MARITIME UNIVERSITY:
Gujarat Maritime University (GMU) is an endeavor of the
Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat, to provide a fillip to the
growth in the Maritime Sector by bridging the knowledge gap in the sector. The
prime objective of the University is to be a global centre of excellence in
Maritime education, research and development, and professional training. It
aims to enhance and increase the human capital and capacity of the maritime
industry both in India and across the globe. The University has established its
Centre for Maritime Environmental Law (CMEL) to foster active research on the
contemporary issues of the ever-growing legal field and to promote capacity
building. The Centre provides new insights, knowledge transfer, and training by
organizing International events such as Conferences, Seminars, Webinars,
Capacity building, and training programmes for sector professionals and
students.
ABOUT ACCMBSS 2023
The
evidence is unequivocal that our environment is in unprecedented jeopardy due
to human activities. As the global population increases, the environment's
health and capacity to support life will only deteriorate. We must take
immediate action to safeguard the condition of our climate, especially with
regard to the ocean if we wish to solve some of the most important concerns of
our time, including the emission of carbon from shipping and declining
biodiversity. The aim of the academy is to make the participants realize the
importance of the key topics linked with the global context of climate change.
The Academy on Climate Change, Marine Biodiversity, And Sustainable Shipping is
scheduled to be organized virtually from 13th – 18th March
2023.
SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE COURSE
Academy
will contribute to the goals of expanding knowledge and having a positive
impact on society. The objective of this course is to make the participants
aware of the present legal regime and equip them with the knowledge of
Contemporary & Advanced issues related to Climate Change, Marine
Bio-Diversity and Sustainable shipping. The event is designed for anyone
interested in knowing about the present scenario of the issues related to
climate change in the environmental sector.
COURSE CONTENT
Climate Change
Sr no. | Resource person | Topic | Date and Time |
13th March 2023 | |||
Dr. Nilufer Oral, Director at Centre for International Law NUS | Sea-level Rise and its Impacts on Islands and Offshore Features | 14:00 to 15:15(IST) | |
Dr. Sairam Bhat, Professor of Law And Centre Coordinator, Centre for Environmental Law Education, Research and Advocacy (CEERA), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru | A primer on agricultural water use law in India | 15:30 to 17:00 (IST) | |
14th March 2023 | |||
Dr. Mrinalini Banerjee, Assistant Professor (Research), Gujarat National Law University. | Climate Refugees with special reference to Sundarban Delta | 15:30 to 17:00 (IST) | |
Dr. Randall Abate, Assistant Dean for Environmental Law Studies at The George Washington University Law School. | The Plight of Climate Refugees: Rising Seas, Melting Ice, and Inadequate Legal Protections. | 19:30 to 20:45 (IST) |
Sr no. | Resource person | Topic | Date and Time |
15th March 2023 | |||
Dr. Divya Karnad, Co-Founder InSeason Fish, Co-chair of the Human Dimensions Working Group IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group (SSG). | Rethinking Sustainability with special reference to Seafood Consumption | 15:30 to 17:00 (IST) | |
Commander Anand Kumar, Deputy Director at National Maritime Foundation | International Regime for combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing | 17:15 to 18:30 (IST) | |
16th March 2023 | |||
Mr. Sunil Murlidhar, Shastri Consultant, Educator & Speaker, Ocean & Environmental Governance | Concept of Sustainability | 15:00 to 16:30 (IST) | |
Dr. ( Cdr.) Arnab Das Founder and Director, Maritime Research Centre. | Underwater Domain Awareness- “Anthropogenic Noise and its Impact on Marine Species”. | 17:15 to 18:30 (IST) |
SUSTAINABLE SHIPPING
PARTICIPANTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
Mode: Online
Platform: Cisco Webex
Fees:
For Foreign Participants: 50 USD
For Indian Participants: 590 INR
For Registration: https://forms.
Bar code:
ACADEMY PATRON:
Prof. (Dr.) S. Shanthakumar
Director, Gujarat National Law University
Director, Gujarat Maritime University,
COURSE COORDINATOR:
Mr. Manthan Desai,
Teaching and Research Assistant,
Centre for Maritime Environmental Law,
Gujarat Maritime University
Contact No. 9727426214
For any query please mail at manthan-smlpa@gmu.edu.in