Aleixo Sequeira, Minister for Law & Judiciary, Environment, Mahesh Patil, Chairman, Goa State Pollution Control Board and Dr Shamila Monteiro, Member Secretary, GSPCB addressing a press conference on 2nd International Environment & Sustainability Summi
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Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) as an Industry partner and Manthan – Ideas and Implementation through Science, Technology and Innovations, O/o Principal Scientific Advisor, Govt. of India is organizing 2nd International Environment & Sustainability Summit Goa (IESSG) on February 8-10 at Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim.
The Summit will be inaugurated at the hands of Chief Minister Pramod Sawant in the presence of Bhupender Yadav, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India as a Guest of Honour and Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Goa – Aleixo Sequeira on February 8 at 10.30 am. Suresh Prabhu, Founding Chancellor, of Rishiwood University, Former Rajya Sabha Member, and Former Union Minister will deliver the keynote address. A valedictory session is planned on February 10 at 2.30 p.m. at the same venue.
The theme of the event is "Structuring the Present for a Sustainable Future: Our Commitment to Actions," which aims to foster an understanding of present sustainability solutions and best practices, sharing experiences, success stories, and innovative ideas; and building networks and enhancing the learning experience.
The summit underscores the need for strong commitments to adopt solutions facilitating a transition to a carbon-neutral future while prioritizing circularity and inclusivity. It serves as a platform for understanding present sustainability solutions, sharing experiences, success stories, and innovative ideas, and building networks to enhance the learning experience.
Key highlights of the event are: Conference: The summit will host a three-day conference featuring captivating deliberations and intellectual insights that inspire innovation, action, and solutions toward a sustainable future.
Exhibition: The exhibition will showcase demonstrated innovations and technological solutions leading to a sustainable tomorrow. Participants from industries, ministries, government departments, academia, financial institutions, civil society, consultants, bilateral/multilateral agencies, research scholars, and educational institutions are expected to attend. Focus on Green Building: The exhibition will highlight the concept of 'Green Building,' emphasizing environmentally responsible and resource-efficient practices throughout a building's life cycle.
Dignitaries attending the summit include Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Aleixo Sequeira, Minister for Law & Judiciary, Environment, Captain of Ports & Legislative Affairs, Suresh Prabhu, Founding Chancellor, Rishihood University and former Rajya Sabha Member, Dr Shamila Monteiro (Member Secretary, GSPCB), and Mahesh Patil (Chairman, GSPCB).
