“Climate Change and Net Zero” Lecture Series 2024
SIXTH Lecture and National Mathematics Day Science Campaign, 2024
National Seminar on - ‘Ocean and Marine Ecosystem’ by Dr. M. Sudhakar, Former Director, CMLRE, Kochi and Dr. Ramana Murthy, Director, Deep Sea Mission, Ministry of Earth Sciences
28th February 2025 at India International Center, New Delhi
The Climate Change Research Institute (CCRI), New Delhi, in association with the India International Centre (IIC) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences, organized a national seminar on "Ocean and Marine Ecosystem" to commemorate National Science Day on 28th February 2025. This event was the sixth lecture in the "Climate Change and Net Zero" lecture series and the 3rd National Seminar on Ocean and Marine Ecosystem.
Event Highlights
Quiz Competition:
Prior to the seminar began, a quiz competition was held for students, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from the young minds.
Inauguration
The event began with the traditional lamp lighting ceremony at 10:25 AM, performed by Dr. Malti Goel, President, CCRI, along with the esteemed guests and speakers.
Welcome Address
Prof. V.S. Verma, Member, Governing Council, CCRI, and former member, CERC, delivered the welcome address, setting the tone for the seminar.
Theme Introduction
Dr. Malti Goel, President, CCRI, introduced the theme of the seminar, highlighting the significance of National Science Day. She shared some memorable experiences from the AAYAM Science Meet and AAYAM Questacon 2011, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young minds in science.
Keynote Address
Dr. Ramana Murthy, Director, Deep Sea Mission, Ministry of Earth Sciences, delivered the keynote address. He emphasized the importance of oceans, the Deep Ocean Mission, and the Submarine Matsya 6000 under construction in climate change studies.
Chief Guest Address
Dr. Neeraj Sinha, Senior Adviser, Principal Scientific Adviser Office, Government of India, delivered the chief guest address, highlighting the significance of clean coal technology mission in achieving net zero targets.
Guest Lecture
Dr. M. Sudhakar, Former Director, CMLRE, Kochi, delivered an inspiring and thought-provoking guest lecture on “Use and Misuse of oceans: A Frontier of Human Survival”.
Interaction Session
The seminar featured an interactive session, where students posed questions to the experts on related issues, fostering a spirit of inquiry and curiosity.
Quiz Competition Results
The results of the quiz competition were announced by Sh. Neeraj Gupta, awards & certificates were distributed to the winners and participants.
Closing
The event concluded with a refreshment lunch, providing an opportunity for the participants to network and engages in informal discussions.
In total 62 participants included about 7 teachers, 37 students and 12 students and other invitees. Mr. Neeraj Gupta and Mr. Vikas actively managed the campaign and the quiz competition. Certificates were given to all teachers and students.
Video on Sea Level Rise
A video on “Sea Level Rise – A major threat to the City of Kolkatta” made by Dr Abhijit Mitra was shared among the participants.
List of Participating Schools/ Colleges
- Delhi Police Public School
- Kamal Model Sr. Sec. School
- St Thomas’ Girls Sr. Sec. School
- Universal Public School, Preet Vihar
- Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Extract from the Teachers’ Feedback on National Science Day
“It is highly informative, got interesting facts about oceans marine life, and realized our responsibility to reduce carbon emission”
– Ms Niva Deo, Kamal Model Senior Secondary School
Most Teachers felt that the ‘National Science Day’ event was very informative and interesting to them about oceans and ‘the lecture content was highly relevant to understand causes & effect of climate change’. To increase awareness and knowledge about climate change they would like to organize workshops in school, related to marine technology in relation with climate change, and ask students to make project, models on the relevant topics. They would conduct many activities in their campus like; quiz competition on Climate Change and Marine Ecosystem, etc. and arrange lectures by experts and debate on Climate Change relevant topics. When asked what did you like most about this CCNZ event, Ms Shweta Frederick, St. Thomas Girls Sr. Sec. School said
“Highly comprehensive knowledge about complex processes, Govt. policies, planning and methodologies presented in a lucid engaging way is impact meaningful”
Almost all agreed that it has been knowledgeable and most effective lecture series and their expectations were fully met; Impactful lectures and content of the lectures which was highly relatable to them and true. Finally, some suggestions by them like; to CCNZ address issues about waste management, soil degradation, plastic pollution and relate these to Technology Day which falls on 11th of May. |
