St Aloysius to host National Conference on Eco Economics
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru
St Aloysius to host One-Day National Conference on ‘Eco Economics: Integrating Ecology and Economy for a Greener Tomorrow’
St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, is delighted to announce a one-day national conference titled "Eco Economics: Integrating Ecology and Economy for a Greener Tomorrow," organized by the School of Life Sciences and the Department of Economics on August 13, 2024 in L F Rasquinha Hall, LCRI Block from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
The event aims to explore the intersections of ecological sustainability and economic growth, fostering dialogue and collaboration among scholars, students, and professionals.
The conference will be inaugurated at 9:00 AM by the Chief Guest, Dr. L Venkatachalam, Professor (RBI Chair) at the Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai. The session will be presided over by Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius University.
The following speakers will deliver the talk at the conference.
Keynote Address: "The Economic Values of Ecosystem Services" by Dr. L Venkatachalam
Session 1: "Harmony in Flux: Climate, Ecology, and Society in India" by Dr. Dayakar Peddi, Assistant Professor, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune
Session 2: "Ecosystem Valuation with Special Reference to Sanjay Gandhi National Park" by Dr. Haripriya Gundimeda, Professor, Dept. of Economics, IIT Bombay
Session 3: "Climate-Smart Agriculture for a Sustainable Future" by Dr. Pradyot Ranjan Jena, Professor, School of Management NITK, Surathkal
The conference promises to provide a comprehensive platform for discussing critical issues at the intersection of ecology and economics, aiming to promote sustainable practices and policies for a greener future. All interested individuals, scholars, and professionals are cordially invited to attend and participate.