09 April 2022, 06:30 pm
Green Conversation
Programme Type
Discussions
Venue
Conference Room I, IIC main building

PHYSICAL PROGRAMME

Dr. M. Shah Hussain and Dr. Faiyaz A. Khudsar in conversation with Suhas Borker

The second edition of Green Conversation will cover the entire gamut of green issues specifically related to Delhi NCR: from biodiversity parks, protection of the ridge, to the vilayati kikar menace, encouraging native variety of trees especially of the Aravalli ranges, Delhi tree census, bird count, butterfly survey and developing butterfly conservatories/habitats, recharging of groundwater, proposed tree ambulance network, integration of hands on green/environmental activity in school curriculum and involving college students in environmental conservation.

Dr. M. Shah Hussain and Dr. Faiyaz A. Khudsar, are both scientists at University of Delhi’s Centre for Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems (CEMDE) – recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. Dr. Hussain is the Scientist-in-charge, Aravalli Biodiversity Park; and Dr. Khudsar is Scientist-in-charge, Yamuna Biodiversity Park. Suhas Borker is the Founder Member of the Green Circle of Delhi

This conversation marks the 30th Anniversary of the Green Circle of Delhi (1992-2022) and the 86th Anniversary of Lodhi Garden.

A sapling will be presented to each participant by NDMC Horticulture Department; please bring a cloth/jute carry bag

 

(Collaboration: Green Circle of Delhi)