ICSSR SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR

ON

CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND ITS SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT

21ST – 22ND APRIL, 2017

ICSSR SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR

Focal Theme

CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND ITS SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT

21ST – 22ND APRIL, 2017

First Circular

Hosted by DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY MAHAVIDYALAYA P.O. - Subarnapur, Nadia, , Pin- 741249 [email protected]

In Collaboration with INSTITUTE OF LANDSCAPE, ECOLOGY & EKISTICS (ILEE) 52/2A, Hazra Road, Kolkata- 700019 West Bengal,

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

President

Prof. (Dr.) Pratap Chandra Mandal Principal

Vice – President

Dr. Rupam Dutta Hony. Treasurer, ILEE & Assistant Professor, Kultali B.R. Ambedkar

Convener

Dr. Sayantani Nath (Bhadra) Head, Dept. of Geography Haringhata Mahavidyalaya

Treasurer

Mr. Biswajit Saha Cashier, Haringhata Mahavidyalaya

Mr. Sachindra Ghosh Lecturer, Dept. of History

Executive Committee

Mrs. Soma Maity Lecturer, Dept. of Geography Haringhata Mahavidyalaya

Miss.Tanusree Sarkar Lecturer, Dept. of Geography Haringhata Mahavidyalaya

Mr. Santanu Bera Lecturer, Dept. of Geography Haringhata Mahavidyalaya

Advisory Committee

Smt. Rubi Debnath (Joarder), President, Governing Body Mr. Rajib Dalal, Member, Governing Body Dr. Biva Kumari, Member, Governing Body Prof. Uddalak Roy, Head, Dept. of Political Science Prof. Manik Maitra, Head, Dept. of Commerce Prof. Shishir Kumar Biswas, Head, Dept. of Bengali Mr. Kajal Kumar Bag, Lecturer, Dept. of Education Mrs. Sagarika Chattopadhyay, Head, Dept. of Economics Mr. Gopal Dey, Head, Dept. of History Mrs. Sharmistta Ghosh, Head, Dept. of English Mr. Raghunath Das, Head, Dept. of Physical Education Mr. Tanmoy Mandal, Head, Dept. of Physics Mr. Subhajit Banerjee, Head, Dept. of Mathematics Mr. Bijitesh Halder, Head, Dept. of Statistics Mr. Manas Majumder, Head, Dept. of Philisophy

National Advisory Committee

Prof. S.C. Mukhopadhyay, (Retd.) UGC Emeritus Fellow, Hony. Editor of I.L.E.E, Former Head Dept. of Geography, University of Calcutta

Prof. D. K. Khan, (Retd.) Dept. of Environmental Science,

Prof. Ashis Sarkar Dept. of Geography, Chandannagar Govt. College, University of Burdwan

Dr. Moushumi Datta Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography, Nagindas Khandwala College, Mumbai

Dr. Abhay Sankar Sahu Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography, University of Kalyani

Dr. Biswajit Bera Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography, Sidhu Kanhu Birsha University

Dr. Sumana Bhattachariya Assistant Professor, Dept. of Geography, Jogesh Chandra Choudhury College, Kolkata

Editorial Committee

Prof. D. K. Khan (Editor) Dr. Sayantani Nath (Bhadra) (Joint-Editor)

Reception Committee

Mrs. Sagarika Chattopadhyay, Lecturer, Dept. of Economics Mrs. Rangita Bhattachariya, Lecturer, Dept. of Bengali Miss. Madhumita Dutta, Lecturer, Dept. of Political Science Miss. Moumita Das, Lecturer, Dept. of Political Science Mrs. Reshmi Ahmed, Lecturer, Dept. of English Miss. Madhurima Lodh, Lecturer, Dept. of English Mrs. Gita Sinha Chakroborty, Lecturer, Dept. of Economics Miss Papiya Das, Lecturer, Dept. of Education

Refreshment Committee

Mrs. Baishakhi Goswami, Lecturer, Dept. of Bengali Dr. Sumana Ray, Lecturer, Dept. of Bengali Mrs. Sangita Chakroborty, Lecturer, Dept. of History Miss. Sarbari Dey Sarkar, Lecturer, Dept. of History

Anchoring

Miss.Tanusree Sarkar, Lecturer, Dept. of Geography

ABOUT THE FOCAL THEME

Contemporary global environmental issues are defined as problems with the planet's systems (air, water, soil, etc.) that have developed as a result of human interference or mistreatment of the planet. Global environmental concerns were born out of the recognition that ecological processes do not always respect national boundaries and that environmental problems often have impacts beyond borders; sometimes globally. Connected to this was the notion that the ability of humans to act and think at a global scale also brings with it a new dimension of global responsibility— not only to planetary resources but also to planetary fairness. These ideas were central to the defining discourse of contemporary environmentalism in the 1960s and 1970s (Carson, 1962; Boulding, 1966; Ehrlich, 1968; Ward and Dubos, 1972; Meadows, 1972; Lovelock, 1979) and to the concept of sustainable development that took root in the 1980s and 1990s (Brundtland, 1987; UNCED, 1992; WSSD, 2002; Raskin et al., 2002; For a general overview see Brown et al., 2006, and IISD, 2006).

The contemporary global physical environmental issues are harmful effects of human activity on the biophysical environment which include global warming, deforestation, air and water pollution, overpopulation, soil erosion, other climate change issues, destruction of biodiversity, littering, destruction of natural habitats, destruction of natural resources, attack of marine life, oil spills, nuclear issues, acid deposition, environmental disasters, volcanic eruption, greenhouse effect, heavy metals, sea level rise, burning of fossil fuels, species extinction, soil contamination and many more. All these together directly or indirectly affect our socio-cultural as well as economic and political environments also.

As the contemporary global physical environmental issues may present themselves as temporary or permanent changes to the atmosphere, water, and land due to human activities, which can result in impacts that may be either reversible or irreversible. The contemporary global social environmental issues developed by humans as contrasted with the natural environment; society as a whole, especially in its relation to the individual. Hence, the contemporary global social environmental social issues may emerge in the workplace of a client’s/investee’s operations and may also impact surrounding communities. A client’s/investee’s performance in the areas listed below can represent environmental and social risks to the operation: labour and working conditions, occupational health and safety, community health, safety, and security, land acquisition and resettlement, indigenous peoples, cultural heritage, poverty, malnutrition, hunger, illiteracy, superstations etc. Thus the contemporary global physical environmental and the contemporary global social environmental issues may manifest in many different ways and affect the viability of a financial institution's client/investee operations.

To mitigate the contemporary global environmental issues in sustainable ways is defined as the development that satisfies the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy theirs. It insists on the need to protect the diversity of genes, species, and all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in nature. This is possible in particular via measures to protect the quality of the environment, and by the restoration, development, and maintenance of habitats that are essential to species. This implies the sustainable management of the use of the animal and plant populations being exploited. In other words, it is the rational management of human, natural, and economic resources that aims to satisfy the essential needs of humanity in the very long term.

Therefore, the sustainable developmental management implies the fulfillment of several conditions: preserving the overall balance, respect for the environment, and preventing the exhaustion of natural resources. Reduced production of waste and the rationalization of production and energy consumption must also be implemented. This sustainable developmental management is presented as a more or less clean break from other modes of development, which have led and are still leading to worrying social and ecological damage on both a worldwide and a local scale. In order to be sustainable, development must combine three main elements: fairness, protection of the environment, and economic efficiency. A sustainable developmental management project must be based on a better-developed mode of consultation between the community and the members it comprises. The success of such a policy also depends on consumers accepting certain constraints and citizens observing certain requirements with regard to transparency and participation.

PURPOSE OF THE SEMINAR

The seminar is aimed to uplift those techniques which integrate the modern technologies reducing the risk and vulnerability of contemporary global environmental issues with the scientific principles of management. The another aim of the seminar is to create an attractive forum for presenting the scientific findings and to promote exchange of ideas, views and experiences amongst young researchers and professionals in the various fields of research activities.

Papers are solicited in the following areas:

1. Contemporary Global Physical Environmental Issues

2. Contemporary Global Social Environmental Issues

3. Adaptation & Sustainable Management

4. Mitigation & Awareness

5. Planning & Policy Framework

HARINGHARTA

Haringhata is a town in Kalyani subdivision of in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located at 22.95°N 88.57°E. It has an average elevation of 10 metres (33 feet).The average temperature during the seminar will be 27°C- 29°C.

HARINGHATA MAHAVIDYALAYA

Haringhata Mahavidyalaya is a Government affiliated, UGC recognized Co-educational College and it is affiliated to the University of Kalyani, Kalyani, accredited by National Accreditation Council (NAAC) of University Grant Commission of India in 2006 and 2016. The College started its journey in September, 1986. Now it is one of the big and prestigious learning centers in the Eastern India.

HOW TO REACH

Haringhata Mahavidyalaya is 11 km from Kanchrapara Railway Station and takes 45 minutes by bus (Bus no 22). The College is located 03 kilometers from Barajaguli. As the College is situated beside the National High Way NH-34 various regular transport services (like express bus, local bus, auto rickshaw etc.) are available and take only 10 minutes to cover this distance.

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

The Department of Geography of HaringhataMahavidyalaya began its journey on and from 12th July,2003 and its classes were started on and from 17th July, 2003 with two Departmental teachers and one laboratory attendant along with a total no of twenty five Honours students and ten General students including boys and girls. Now the faculty members are four and laboratory attendants are two with two hundred forty five Honours and twenty one General students. Already the Dept. of Geography of Haringhata Mahavidyalaya has successfully completed two UGC Sponsored National Seminar and this is the third National Seminar financed by the ICSSR is going to be organized by this dept.

REGISTRATION FEE

Registration Details

Registration Deadlines Delegate Fees

Up to 15thApril, 2017 (Teacher) 800

Between 16th - 20th April 2017 (Teacher) 1000

Up to 15th April, 2017 600

(Research Scholar including M. Phil & PhD students)

Between 16th - 20th April, 2017 800

(Research Scholar including M. Phil & PhD students)

Up to 15th April, 2017 (Ex-students) 500

Between 16th - 20th April, 2017 (Ex-students) 600

Up to 15th April, 2017 (Running Students) 400

Between 16th - 20th April, 2017 (Running Students) 500

Accompanying Person 700

No registration will be entertained after 20th April, 2017. There will be no spot registration on the days (21st - 22nd April 2017) of the seminar. Accompanying persons will be entertained only in case of utmost necessity. The registration fee for Regular delegates, teachers/scientists and Students includes Participation, Seminar kits, Abstract volume, Accommodation, Food and, Conveyance during the Seminar. All the delegates to the seminar have to register themselves before 20th April, 2017. The registration forms and the abstracts with full paper should be sent to the Convener of the Seminar. If necessary, photocopies of the registration form may be used. All correspondence related to registration should be addressed to the Convener of the Seminar.

Accompanying Person’s registration includes Food and Conveyance during the Seminar.

In case of Research Scholar including M. Phil & PhD students, ex-students and regular students, a copy of an institutional ID, as a proof being a bona fide student, is required to avail the student’s registration facility.

MODE OF PAYMENT OF REGISTRATION FEE

Registration Fee can be paid through online or offline along with registration form till the date of 31stAugust, 2014

On line Off line Our website www.haringhatamahavidyalaya.org Cash along with registration form will be collected and submitted in the UNITED BANK OF INDIA, HARINGHATA HAT, college premises daily (working SUBARNAPUR, NADIA , PIN-741249 days) from 12 pm to 3 pm to the State: WESTBENGAL respective department (Geography). District: NADIA Branch: HARINGHATA HAT (0758) IFSC Code: UTBIOHGHC15 (used for RTGS and NEFT transactions) MICR Code: 741027601 Account No.: 0758050010081 A/C Name: HARINGHATA MAHAVIDYALAYA

ACCOMMODATION

Accommodation will be provided with necessary charges to all the registered delegates in places which will be available to the Organizing Committee ranging from various institutional guesthouses to hotels. Those requiring specific hotel accommodations may indicate it in the registration form, or write to the Convener of the Seminar in advance and it is also chargeable.

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT AND FULL PAPER

Participants intending to present paper(s) are requested to send the abstracts (not exceeding 300 words) along with its both hard and soft copies and the registration fee so as to reach the Convener on or before 31st March, 2017. Abstracts not accompanied by registration fee will not be included in the abstract and full seminar volume. The full paper (both hard and soft copy), with maps and illustrations should reach the Convener latest by 5th April, 2017.

For poster presentation, area of the poster will be 0.9 m (3 ft) high and 0.9 m (3 ft) wide.

Only selected papers will be allowed to present in the seminar and rest of the papers (not- selected for oral presentation) will be allowed to present in mode of poster. The acceptance of abstracts and full papers will be informed to the participants through e-mail within 15th April, 2017. Decision of the Editorial Committee will be final regarding the selection of abstracts as well as papers for presentation.

If the abstracts and full papers may be received to the editorial committee within the aforesaid dates, the full seminar volume with ISBN will be inaugurated in the seminar days; i.e 21st or 22nd April, 2017.

LAYOUT OF ABSTRACT

 Abstract (both hard & soft copies) must be written in English and in MS Word,  Title: A good brief title within 15 words is suggested.  Author(s): The family name(s) should be typed in capital letters and the first and middle name with first letter cap.  Key words: 4 to 5 key words.  Text: Normal, Times New Roman & Font size 12. The abstract must clearly indicate the problem, methodology and findings of the work within 300 words.

OTHER INFORMATION

. Full paper with original diagrams (in MS word doc. file, 12 point intend) should reach the Convener latest by 5th April, 2017. . No abstract will be accepted after the deadline. . Abstracts and full papers must be submitted through e-mail.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline: 15th April, 2017 Registration Deadline with late fee: 20th April, 2017 Last Date of Abstract Submission: 31st March, 2017 Last Date of Submission of Full paper: 5th April, 2017

CONTACT ADDRESS

Dr. Sayantani Nath (Bhadra) Convener Department of Geography Haringhata Mahavidyalaya P.O. -Subarnapur Dist. - Nadia West Bengal India Pin- 741249 Phone: 03473-233 318 Fax: 03473-232 273 Mob: +919830511401 E-mail: [email protected]

Detail programme schedule will be informed to the participants through e-mails or watch our website www.haringhatamahavidyalaya.org

REGISTRATION FORM ICSSR SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR ON CONTEMPORARY GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND ITS SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT (21ST – 22ND APRIL, 2017)

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