GYAN SAMAVESH 2024
NIRMALA ANNUAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CONCLAVE
Theme: Climate Change and Sustainable Development
About the Conclave
Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha (Autonomous), is proud to present ‘GYAN SAMAVESH 2024’, an Annual Multidisciplinary Research Conclave aimed at bringing together scholars, researchers, and faculty members from diverse academic fields. The 2024 edition focuses on the urgent global issue of Climate Change and Sustainable Development, reflecting on how different disciplines can contribute to sustainable solutions.
This event is a platform for intellectual exchange, collaboration, and innovation, promoting high-quality research that addresses both local and global challenges. It will feature keynote speeches, paper presentations, and panel discussions, offering participants a rich learning experience.
Concept Note
Climate Change and Sustainable Development have emerged as defining challenges of our time, demanding innovative solutions that span across disciplines. Recent global events, including the G20 Summit 2023 in India, have underscored the importance of collective global action to combat climate change while promoting sustainable development. The G20 emphasized the need for resilient economic growth, green energy transitions, and a global consensus on climate policy, highlighting the critical role of multilateral collaboration.
Similarly, the COP28 Summit (Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) has urged countries to meet their climate commitments, particularly those outlined in the Paris Agreement. From India’s launch of the Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to advancements in renewable energy, science, and technology, these events mark significant milestones in global climate action. This backdrop of international developments inspires our choice of theme for the 2024 Nirmala Annual Research Conclave.
At the national level, India’s focus on sustainable development has been evident in sectors like commerce, where green finance and corporate sustainability have gained prominence. The scientific community has contributed significantly through research in renewable energy technologies, biodiversity conservation, and smart urban planning. In the fields of literature and humanities, discussions on environmental ethics and climate narratives have influenced public discourse, enriching the understanding of climate impacts on society.
GYAN SAMAVESH 2024 will focus on integrating these global and national perspectives, bringing together disciplines such as Social Science, Science, Applied Science and Literature and Humanities, to foster a holistic view of climate action.
The event will encourage discourse on innovative ideas, policies, and technologies that can lead to resilient futures, thus fostering multidisciplinary collaborations that address the complexities of climate change and sustainability.
Conference Sub-Themes
To facilitate comprehensive discussions, the following sub-themes have been proposed, allowing participants from various disciplines to engage in meaningful dialogue:
Social Science Stream
- Global Trade, Economics, and Sustainability in a Changing Climate
- Climate Change Economics: Policies and Practices
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management for Climate Resilience
- Green Finance and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Integration
- Environmental Accounting and Climate Change Reporting
- Climate-Resilient Business Strategies and Management
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Economic Growth
- Climate Change, Sustainable Business Practices and Corporate Social Responsibility
- The Role of Circular Economy in Climate Action
- Climate Change Risk Management and Insurance
- Carbon Financing and Innovation
- Sustainable Tourism Management and Climate Change
- Green Marketing and Consumer Behaviour for Climate Action
- Climate Change and Human Migration: Economic Implications
- Green Economy and Sustainable Development: Policy Perspectives
- Climate Change and Innovation Management for Sustainability
- Climate Change and Global Governance
Science Stream
- Renewable Energy Innovations for Sustainable Development
- Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Resilience
- Climate Change and Water Resource Management
- Innovative Materials for Climate Change Mitigation
- Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability
- Carbon Capture Technologies and Ecosystem Restoration
- Climate Modelling and Prediction
- Atmospheric Science and Air Quality
- Oceanography and Sea-Level Rise
- Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
- Soil Science and Erosion Control
- Environmental Toxicology and Pollution
- Environmental Microbiology and Ecology
- Climate Change and Natural Disasters
- Environmental Science and Policy
Applied Science Stream
- Big Data, AI, and Predictive Models for Climate Change
- Smart Cities and Sustainable Urban Development
- Green Computing and Energy-Efficient Technologies
- IoT for Environmental Monitoring and Disaster Management
- Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Data Analytics
- Environmental Monitoring and Sensor Data Analysis
- Climate Data Visualization and Communication
- Machine Learning for Climate Change Impact Assessment
- Geospatial Data Science for Climate Resilience
- Natural Language Processing for Climate Research
- Climate Change Economics and Finance: Data-Driven Insights
- Data-Driven Decision Making for Climate Action
- Sustainable Transportation Systems and Data Analytics
- Blockchain for Sustainable Development and Climate Action
- Cloud Computing for Climate Change Research and Simulation
- Cyber-Physical Systems for Environmental Sustainability
- Human-Computer Interaction for Climate Change Awareness
- Visual Analytics for Climate Change Data Visualization
Literature & Humanities
- Environmental Narratives: Climate Change in Literature and Art
- Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Sustainable Development
- Cultural Impacts of Environmental Crises reflected in arts and literature
- Eco-Criticism and Literary Analysis
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics in literature
- Sustainable Cultural Heritage Preservation in literature and arts
- Climate Change and Identity Politics
- Environmental History and Memory
- Climate Change in Music, Dance, and Performance
- Visual Arts and Environmental Activism
- Film Studies and Environmental Representation
- Language and Linguistics of Climate Change
- Environmental Education and Pedagogy
- Climate Change and Spiritualities
- Climate Change and Migration Narratives
- Human-Environment Interactions in Art and Literature
- Ecological Imperialism
- Cli-fi and its impact
- Eco feminism and gender studies
Target Audience
- Faculty members, academicians and researchers from diverse academic disciplines
- Industry professionals, Business Leaders, Entrepreneurs and experts interested in sustainability and climate action
- Policy Makers, Govt. Officials, NGO Representatives and Civil Society Organisations
- Students interested in climate change, sustainability, and multidisciplinary research
Call for Paper
Original research papers are invited from industry representatives, academicians, research scholars and students addressing any of the themes stated above or related topics. Submissions should be in MS Word format, using Times New Roman, 12-point font and 1.5 spacing. Abstracts must be between 250 and 300 words. Full papers should be between 3000 and 5000 words in length and must include the author’s name, affiliation and email address. Click Here for detailed Guidelines of each stream.
Abstract Submission: Mail to conclave@nirmalacollege.ac.in with subject “Abstract Submission”
Full Paper Submission: Mail to conclave@nirmalacollege.ac.in with subject “Full Paper Submission”
Selected papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN Number, ensuring international recognition and citation. Best paper awards will be distributed for both Oral and Poster Presentations.
Presentation Guidelines
- Presentation Time: 07 minutes.
- Discussion Time : 03 minutes
- Format: Power Point or Google Slides.
| Registration Fees | |
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Corporate Delegates |
Rs. 2,000 |
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Students |
Rs. 500 |
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Faculty Members, Academicians, Research Scholars & Others |
Rs. 1,000 |
Payment Details:
Bank Name: South Indian Bank
Account Name: Nirmala College Muvattupuzha
Account Number: 845053000000165
IFSC Code: SIBL 0000845
Payment Reference: Please mention “[Your Name] – Research Conclave” in the payment description.
| Important Dates | |
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Abstract Submission Deadline |
15th November 2024 |
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Acceptance Notification |
20th November 2024 |
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Paper Submission Deadline |
30th November 2024 |
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Registration Deadline |
25th November 2024 |
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Conclave Dates |
December 5-6, 2024 |
Contact Information
9495216382 (Dr. Anu Jossy Joy)
9447589761(Dr. Nibu Thomson)
9597319919 (Dr. Jasmine Jose)
8943021832 (Dr. Jyothish Kuthanappillil)
9744076219 (Dr. Suby Baby)
8547323879 (Dr. Sr. Bindu George)
8907720099 (Ms. Dinna Johnson)