Sep 06 2024 to Sep 06 2024 6:30 p.m.

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Where

Bangalore International Centre

7 4th Main Rd, Stage 2, Domlur 560071

Event Description

Every day we hear something unusual. A fire here, a flood there, a storm surge, a cloudburst. These events affect all of us, our well-being, our health, our family, our work. Their frequency and intensity are increasing. Fortunately, however, we no longer lack explanations for these events. We know fossil fuels and the destruction of Nature by us humans are the primary reasons for the alarming acceleration in global warming. Awareness is the first step towards change, and Rajan Mehta’s Backstage Climate is an attempt to make you aware of global warming and climate change simply and interestingly. It demystifies this grim reality—the science, the politics and the economics behind climate change. It also gives you a glimpse of the policies, technology and solutions that can help save the planet and ensure our survival. Going slightly beyond mere awareness, the attempt is to help the reader connect the dots and develop a perspective on the reasons, impact and solutions that can help us avoid a climate crisis. Rajan Mehta will be in conversation with Prem Panicker.

The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session with the audience.

Speakers

Rajan Mehta Tech Entrepreneur & Author

Rajan Mehta has been a serial tech entrepreneur and earlier worked with companies like Motorola and Nortel in senior positions in the telecom sector. He is currently building Climate Action Labs to research and push initiatives that can help avoid a climate crisis.

Prem Panicker Journalist

Prem Panicker is a journalist and editor with 33 years in the profession. He is currently Consulting Editor, IndiaSpend.