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UCL Humanitarian Institute Evening Conference Series on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
22 September 2017
Sustainable Development in the Himalayas. Friday 20th October 2017 18:00 to 21:00. An evening conference on sustainable development in the Himalayas: 1) Unconventional Energy Resources 2) Humanitarian History in the Himalayas 3) Tourism 4) Natural Hazards 5) Education Awareness Programmes
Presenters
The event will feature presentations by researchers from the University of Jammu, UCL, Jindal Global University and ENI.
Reception
The conference will be followed by a networking reception.
Location
Roberts Lecture Theatre G08 access via Malet Place | Roberts Engineering Building Gower St | London | WC1E 6BT
Open to: Public | Students | Academics | Alumni
Admission: FREE but you must register through Eventbrite
Development practitioners, policymakers, researchers are welcome.
Convenor: Katerina Stavrianaki, UCL Institute for Risk and Disaster Reduction k.stavrianaki@ucl.ac.uk
Supported by the UCL Humanitarian Institute and the Global Engagement Fund
Humanitarian Institute Evening Conference Series
UCL Humanitarian Institute Evening Conference Series on the UN Sustainable Development Goal Series is a new initiative showcasing collaborative research between the UK and developing countries.
If you wish to produce a Humanitarian Institute Evening Conference contact Dr Rosanna Smith, rosanna.smith@ucl.ac.uk.
Outline Programme
18.00 Registration
Welcome
Professor Ghulam Bhat, Rector, University of Jammu
18.15 Unconventional Energy Resources
Dr Jonathan Craig, Vice President, ENI
18.35 Humanitarian History in the Himalayas
Dr Jessica Field, Jindal Global University
18.55 Tourism and Ladakh Field Guide
Professor Juergen Thurow, Department Earth Sciences, UCL
19.15 Natural Hazards
Dr Naveen Hakhoo, University of Jammu, IERT
19.35 Education Awareness Programme
Dr Mateen Hafiz, University of Jammu, IERT
20.00 Reception and Posters
21.00 Close