Rethinking Development in the Context of Climate Change
| Event Start Date: 2nd October 2018 | Event End Date: 3rd October 2018 | Event Venue: Kochi, Kerala |
WORKSHOP
The Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI) & Kerala Media Academy jointly organise
Rethinking Development in the Context of Climate Change
A 2-day workshop for media professionals, students and civil society groups and the public
Date: October 2 & 3, 2018
Venue: Kerala Media Academy Hall, Kakkanad, Ernakulam.
(All sessions except the talk by Dr. Sagar Dhara will be in Malayalam)
DAY 1
Time: 9.30 -10 am
Welcome address :
Geetha Naseer, Member, NWMI
Speaker : R.S. Babu, Chairperson, Kerala Media Academy
Session 1
Time: 10-11 am
Climate Change, Development and Disasters: The Way Forward
Speaker : Dr K G Thara (Former Head, Kerala Disaster Management Centre, Thiruvananthapuram)
Interaction 30 minutes
Session 2
Time: 11. 30 am -12.30 pm
Climate Change, Resource Depletion and Widening Inequality
Speaker : Dr. Sagar Dhara (Climate Change & energy expert, Cerana Foundation, Hyderabad)
Interaction : 30 minutes
LUNCH BREAK
Session 3
Time: 2 -3.30 pm
Rebuilding Kerala: The Role of Local Bodies & People’s Planning
Speakers:
Dr. J Devika, Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
Dr. Joy Elamon, Kerala Institute for Local Administration (KILA)
Interaction 30 minutes
Session 4
Time: 4 pm to 5 pm
Discussion: Covering Climate Change and Disasters
K.P. Sethunath, Senior Editor, Deccan Chronicle leads discussion
(Media persons and others share their experiences and views)
DAY 2
Session 1
Time: 9.30 – 10.30 am
Re-imagining Rivers and Water Resources
Speakers :
Dr George Abey, Centre for Water Resources Development & Management
S P Ravi, River Resource Centre, Chalakkudy
Interaction 15 minutes
Session 2
Time: 10.45 to 11.15
Climate Science and Predictions: Empowering Media and Society
Speaker : Dr Abhilash, Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT)
Interaction 15 minutes
Session 3
Time: 11.30 am – 12.30 pm
Shifting Landscapes: Views From the Western Ghats
Speakers:
Sibi Munnar, farmer, Idukki (Perspective on eco-restoration)
Geetanandan,activist, Wayanad(Dalit – adivasi perspective)
Interaction 30 minutes
LUNCH BREAK
Session 4
Time: 2 pm to 5 pm
Discussion: Post-flood Kerala – New Vision, New Paths
Moderated by : Sharat, Editor – Keraleeyam
(Youth volunteers, Fisherfolk, Dalit-adivasi groups, Kudumbashree, Environmental activists and various civil society groups take part)
Contact:
M Suchitra : 94960 54350
Shahina K K 94463 55505
Vidya C K : 8129509966
Beena K A 94464 35709
Chithra Ajith 9605569394
Reji R Nair 9447383784