International workshop on climate change in Kashmir

Ajmer Alam
Three-day International Workshop on Climate Change, Glacial Retreat and Livelihoods-Access Regionally, Act locally is being organized at by J&K Government (Forest Department, SFRI) in collaboration with the University of Kashmir and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) from October 12 to 14, 2009. The proceedings of first two days of the workshop including inaugural session are being organized at SKICC Srinagar and on October 14, 2009, the workshop shall be conducted in University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

The Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah is likely to inaugurate the workshop as chief guest and Chairman, IPCC, Dr. R.K. Pachauri shall preside over and deliver key note address. During the inaugural session, Chief Minister, Forest Minister, DG TERI and other dignitaries shall address the gathering.

The inaugural session shall be followed by technical session which include five plenary sessions. The subjects of the plenary sessions shall be variability and predictability of changing climate in Indian Himalayas, implications of Climate Change on Eco-systems and Livelihoods, Societal Response to changing climate, translating science into action at local level and breakout group session. The various groups shall discuss science of climate change: impacts on India, Natural Resource Management, Communities and Climate Change and local perspectives to Adaptations.


Various plenary sessions shall be presided over by eminent literary personalities like Vice Chancellor, Kashmir University, Prof. Riyaz Punjabi, TERI, New Delhi, Prof. S.I. Hasnain, University of Cambridge, M.S. Sally Daultrey, Vice Chancellor, Sikkim University, Prof. M.P. Lama and University of Melbourne, Australia, Prof. James Fark.

The eminent speakers who shall speak on various subjects shall include Pardeep Mool ICIMOD Kathmandu, Bhutanic Military Engineering College Pune, Dr. Manohar Arora, National Institute of Hydrology Roorkee, Dr. Shakil A. Ramshoo, University of Srinagar, Dr. Mohit Gera J&K PCB, Prof. Kapil Kumar, IGNOU, Shahid Hassan TERI New Delhi, R.S Jasrotia J&K Forest department, Dr. Shafiq A.R. Traq, Wani and Sofi Kashmir University, Dr. M.A. Wani and J.A. Wani Kashmir University, I.H. Rehman, TERI New Delhi, Retue Raj Environment Law Expert Supreme Court of India, Dr. Shahid Iqbal J&K Forest department, Dr. Lone and Dr. Rather Kashmir University, Dr. Nayeema Jabeen Kashmir University, Tundup Yangmo and Dr. S.N. Mishra, GEREES India, M.S. Pamposh Bhat, EFCON.
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Ajmer Alam

I am a dedicated and passionate journalist looking for a fresh challenge, working with an international media organization. I have a gift for covering complex news stories in a way that captures the attention of the audience and informs the public debate. I am hard-working, thorough and have experience in both print and broadcasting. My journalism is focused on delivering balanced, impartial and objective coverage, and ensuring that all relevant voices and opinions are aired and published.
I am currently the Managing Editor of an English-language daily newspaper published from Jammu City in Jammu and Kashmir, India, where I am responsible for managing the editorial team, editing their work, overseeing the daily assignments, and ensuring balanced and unbiased news coverage.

I joined a paper in 2007 as a sub-editor, responsible for editing news before publication. I worked as political correspondent, sub-editor and proof reader from March 2007 to April 2008.

I continue to write analytical, human interest stories for the South Asia Post, Ground Report and All Voices.

I started my professional career in May 2001 as staff reporter and sub-editor with the English daily, The Kashmir Times, producing more than 230 by-line exclusive stories for the newspaper. My reports covered issues such as human rights, traffic management, health, education, deforestation, civic issues, crime, defence, insurgency, regional politics, education and telecommunication.

My work was recognized with when I was presented with the Safder Hashmi Memorial Award for Journalism (2003).

Broadcasting Experience

In 2005 I joined (E-TV) News Today Network as a copy editor/reporter until 2006 when I was invited to launch the Kashmir Bulletin. I was adjudged best copy editor of the month for a special on the waterways of Kashmir. During my time there I learned how to make special packages for TV, edit TV news and write scripts and voice overs for TV news. I was trained by renowned camera trainer of ETV Newstoday Pvt. Ltd. in camera work for news reporting camera to report news and the coverage of current affairs, including investigative reporting and covering crime.

Other Interests

I directed ‘Sheedan-e-Kargil’ a play presented by the Department of Commerce Jammu University during Display Your Talent in 2000 and acted in many stage plays and public shows at school level many of which were commended.

As well as my journalistic writing, I also write scripts for Radio Kashmir Jammu particularly for Radio Plays and participated in some radio talks on FM Radio Jammu on traffic management, university education, forests, telecommunications and rural issues in the state.