This panel discussion focuses on climate change in the Asian region and how it affects humans and other living organisms and the overall impact on society. This will include discussions on climate change mitigation adaptation and building resilience as well.
This panel is comprising well-known industry professionals and climate experts in Asia representing both public and private sectors. During the discussion, panelists will highlight the main issues we have to face due to climate change, what are the actions we can take to overcome these barriers, and how we can adapt to these changes and mitigate its effects through building resilience. The panel will consist of five members and a moderator. They will cover all the affected areas and potential solutions for those during this discussion.
PANELISTS
PROF. ERANDATHIE (ERANDI) LOKUPITIYA
Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences,
University of Colombo,
Sri Lanka.
PROF. FREDOLIN TANGANG
Chairman & Professor
Centre for Earth Sciences and Environment
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia,
Malaysia.
MR. K.H.M.S. PREMALAL
Director General of Meteorology (Retired)
Department of Meteorology
Sri Lanka
MR. RANGA PALLAWALA
CEO of Janathakshan (GTE) Ltd,
Sri Lanka.
Date – 19th February 2021
Time – 14.30 – 15.30
WORKSHOPS
PUBLICATION WORKSHOP
– Workshop on Scholarly Publications –
Dissemination of research findings is an essential part of the scientific research process. Hence, it is of utmost importance for a researcher who is writing a full paper with the aim of publishing in a reputable journal or in a reputable proceeding. Furthermore, getting a paper published in a reputable peer-reviewed journal or proceeding is an important milestone for researchers.
Through the publication workshop, we intend to disseminate knowledge on writing scientific papers and scholarly publications to assist future researchers. All conference participants are welcome to participate in this workshop.
Date – 19TH FEBRUARY 2021
Time – 11.40 – 12.40
RESOURCE PERSON
ALBERTO ARENAS, PH.D.
Professor of Environmental and Sustainability Education College of Education at the University of ArizonaUnited States And Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Environmental Education.