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International
Workshop on
Climate Change
and
Extreme Events in the
Himalayan Region
2019
CONVENOR AND
COORDINATOR
Prof. Ramesh P. Singh
(Chapman University)
Dr. Dericks P. Shukla
(IIT Mandi)
Dr. Kala Venkata Uday
(IIT Mandi)
LOCAL ORGANIZING
COMMITTEE
Prof. Ramesh P. Singh
Dr. Dericks P. Shukla
Dr. Kala Venkata Uday
Dr. Rajeev Kumar
Dr. Rajnish Sharma
Dr. Deepak Swami
Dr. Kaustav Sarkar
Dr. Maheshreddy Gade
COORDINATION
COMMITTEE
Sharad K. Gupta (PhD Scholar)
Anmol Jalali (PhD Scholar)
Nitu Singh (Project Scientist)
Harsimranjit Kaur
(Project Scientist)
Shefali Bhardwaj (Project
Scientist)
Dr. Ramesh P. Singh (Chair)
Dr. V. M. Tiwari (NGRI, Hyderabad)
Dr. Lokesh Sinha (DTRL, New Delhi)
Dr. Naresh Kumar (SASE, Chandigarh)
Dr. Prakash Chauhan (IIRS, Dehradun)
Dr. K. J. Ramesh (IMD, New Delhi)
Dr. V. P. Dimri (NGRI, Hyderabad)
Dr. Vineet Gahalaut (NCS, New Delhi)
Dr. Anil Kulkarni (IISc Bangalore)
Dr. M. Ravi Kumar (ISR, Gandhinagar)
Sh. Kunal Satyarthi (HimCOSTE, awaited)
Dr. S. S. Randhawa (HimCOSTE, Shimla)
Prof. Timothy A.
Gonsalves
(Director, IIT Mandi)
Dr. Madhavan N.
Rajeevan
(Secretary, MOES)
Sh. R. D. Dhiman
(DEST, HP)
www.c2e2himalaya.iitmandi.ac.in
PATRON SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM
COMMITTEE
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi,
Parashar Road, Tehsil Sadar, Near Kataula,
Kamand, District-Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, India
Pin Code – 175005
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact No. +91-1905-267147,
Fax: +91-1905-267009
Mandi by Air:
The most convenient way to travel by air is via Chandigarh airport.
It is at the distance of around 200 Kms and takes around 6 hours
to reach IIT campus. Chandigarh is well connected with non-stop
flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore and flights
from Kolkata and Chennai. Two other nearby airports are
Dharamshala airport, which is around 150 Kms (4 hrs) and Kullu
airport, Bhuntar, at the distance of 50 Kms (1.5 hrs).
Mandi by Road:
The usual travel route to Mandi is via Delhi or Chandigarh. From
Chandigarh, buses to Mandi are available from Sector 43 bus stand.
The distance between Chandigarh and Mandi is about 200 kms.
This distance can be covered in approximately 6 hrs by bus. By taxi,
it usually takes around 5 hrs.
IIT Mandi Main campus from Mandi town:
There are IIT Mandi buses and small vans that ply from Mandi Bus
Stand to IIT campus at regular intervals I addition to state and
private buses.
For any queries, please contact:
Prof. Ramesh P. Singh Contact No: +1-9496797645
Email ID:[email protected]; [email protected] Dr. Dericks P. Shukla Dr. Kala Venkata Uday Contact No: +91-9418906989 Contact No: +91-8628039349 Email ID: [email protected] Email ID: [email protected]
The workshop will be held in the
premises of the Indian Institute of
Technology Mandi, HP. It is
situated at an elevation of 1040m
on the banks of Uhl River, a major
tributary of River Beas. The climate of the region varies from hot and sub-humid tropical to
cold, alpine at higher elevation. The main campus of the institute is
located in Kamand village, which is 14 kilometers away from the
Mandi town.
VENUE
HOW TO REACH
www.c2e2himalaya.iitmandi.ac.in
www.c2e2himalaya.iitmandi.ac.in
The International workshop on Climate Change and
Extreme Events in the Himalayan region captures a three
day program of presentations, panel discussions and
interactive dialogue, which will take place from 18-20
April, 2019 at the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi,
Himachal Pradesh. This workshop aims at understanding
the effects of climate change, melting of glaciers, increased
frequency of extreme events, atmospheric pollution and
pollution due to crop residue burning on Himalayan
region. The uncertainties in environment have led to many
extreme events for instance, glacial lake outbursts,
earthquakes and rock/landslides, which can be mapped
and monitored regularly using satellites.
This workshop aims to provide a platform for Scientists,
Academicians, Researchers and Scholars from various
national and international institutes to gather and share
knowledge for the overall goal of working towards
capacity building in the field of earth sciences.
The areas of Climate Change, Extreme events, Cryosphere
studies are the main focus of this workshop. Some of the
burning topics that would be addressed are:
Changing Climate of Himalayas.
Increased frequency of Extreme events.
Glaciers melting: Past to Future.
Is melting affected by crop residue burning?
What role remote sensing can play in the analysis
of big data of multi-temporal satellite information?
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Are we prepared for the BIG One?
Retreat of Himalayan Glaciers - Is It Real?
With the eminent scientist from India and abroad talking
over hot topics and carrying out discussions, the
participants will get insights of practical applications of
remote sensing in the context of formulation of long-term
plans and procedures for the mitigation of impact of climate
change and extreme events.
OVERVIEW
WHY TO ATTEND
EXPECTED OUTCOME
Scientists, Researchers, & Students of Research Institutes, Universities
& Colleges are encouraged to submit their abstracts addressing, but not
limited to, one or more of the themes for this Workshop. The abstract
(1-page maximum) should be uploaded on the workshop website by or
before 15th March, 2019.
Guidelines for submitting the Abstract: Abstract Title (In Title Case Bold Only), Font size: 14 Pt Author Name (In Title Case Bold Only), Font size: 10 Pt Institution Name (In Title Case Italics Only), Font size: 9 Pt Text in Abstract: Font size: 10 Pt Font should be Times New Roman. For more details about abstract submission, visit: http://www.c2e2himalaya.iitmandi.ac.in/downloads/Abstract%20Template.docx KEY DATES:
Early Bird Registration: Upto 5th April 2019
Extended Registration: 5th April, 2019 - 10th April, 2019
Registration Fee
Registration
Type
Foreign
Scientists
Students/
Research
Scholars
Participants
Early Bird $ 250 INR 1500 INR 5000
After 5th
April,2019
$ 300 INR 2000 INR 6000
Last day of registration is: 10th April, 2019
Registration fees includes applicable and associated course material, breakfast, refreshments and lunch served on venue, access to all sessions. ACCOMMODATION Participants would be provided accommodation on sharing basis at nominal prices in the IIT Mandi campus. Feel free to contact us to know more about guest house charges and other details.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
THEME-1: Climate Change Atmospheric pollution and air quality Growing pollution over the Indio-Gangetic plains and
Himalayan Glaciers Winter/Summer crop burning and impacts on
Himalayan resources Coupling between Ocean-Land and Himalayan
environment Impacts of anthropogenic influences on the
Himalayan flora and fauna
THEME-4: Application of Geospatial Techniques GIS tools for management of Himalayan resources
and natural disasters GPS (crustal movements & neo-tectonic activity) Optical and microwave remote sensing of
Snow/glaciers Mapping and modelling of Snow/glaciers, landslides,
flash flood, forest fires and other natural hazards.
THEME-2: Extreme Events Extreme events (Rainfall, landslides/rockslides, snow
avalanches) Glacial lake outburst flood Monitoring of meteorological parameter Seismic monitoring in Himalaya
Recent Himalayan earthquakes
THEME-3: Himalayan Cryosphere Characterization of snow/glaciers Darkening of snow/glaciers Himalayan Dams and reservoirs Long range transport of dusts and its effect on
Himalayan glaciers Long term changes in snow/glaciers
NASA-ISRO joint mission for monitoring natural hazards and Himalayan snow/glaciers
WORKSHOP THEMES
LIKELY SPONSORS
Climate Change
Extreme Events
Himalayan Cryosphere
Application of Geospatial Techniques
