An expert lecture on “Urban Ecological Planning: Insights from the Global South” was delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Rolee Aranya (NTNU, Norway) on October 30, 2025, offering valuable global perspectives on climate change, spatial planning, and urban ecological resilience. The lecture emphasized the need for integrating ecological thinking into mainstream urban planning frameworks, particularly in rapidly growing cities of the Global South.
An online guest lecture on “Inside the Carbon Market: Pathways and Professions Driving Climate Impact” was delivered by Mr. Parikshit Mehta, Senior Manager – Carbon Technical Operations at Micro Energy Credits Corp, offering valuable insights into carbon accounting, global carbon project implementation, and emerging career pathways in climate and sustainability sectors.
An expert lecture on “Climate Risk Planning and Disaster Preparedness: Insights from India and South Asia” was delivered by Dr. Anil Kumar Gupta on November 3, 2025, providing in-depth perspectives on integrated climate risk assessment, disaster resilience strategies, and policy-oriented planning approaches for sustainable development.