From 30 Years to 2030:
Achieving Sustainable Development Goals and
Strengthening Science for Climate Resilience
A Multi Stakeholder Consultation
August 7 to 9, 2019 | MSSRF, Chennai
Agenda
DAY 01 (Wednesday, 7th August 2019) |
Inaugural Session | ||
10.00 a.m. |
Arrival of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu,
received by the Chairperson, Executive Director and Senior Staff Members of MSSRF |
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10.02 – 10.04 a.m. | Tamil Thai Vazhthu | Ms. Sudha Raghunathan |
10.04 – 10.07 a.m. | Welcome Address |
Dr. Madhura Swaminathan Chairperson, MSSRF |
10.07 – 10.10 a.m. | MSSRF Annual Report Presentation |
Dr. N. Anil Kumar Executive Director, MSSRF |
10.10 – 10.18 a.m. | Presidential Address |
Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Founder Chairman, MSSRF |
10.18 – 10.30 a.m. | Inaugural Address & Release of 2018-2019 MSSRF Annual Report and Policy Influence Report |
Thiru Edappadi K. PalaniswamiHon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu |
10.30 – 10.40 a.m. |
Special Address & Release of 30-Years’ MSSRF Innovation and Impact Report |
Thiru O. PanneerselvamHon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu |
10.40 – 10.43 a.m. | Felicitation Address |
Mr. N. Ram Chairman, Kasturi & Sons Ltd |
10.43 – 10.45 a.m. | Vote of Thanks |
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan Chief Scientist, UN-WHO |
10.45 – 10.47 a.m. |
National Anthem
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10.45 – 11.15 hrs | Tea/Coffee | ||
11.15 – 13.00 hrs | Registration | ||
11.15 – 12.45 hrs | Inauguration of Technical Sessions | ||
Organising Team R. Rengalakshmi E.D.I. Oliver King |
Chair: Prof. M.S. Swaminathan Founder Chairman, MSSRF
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11.15 – 11.30 hrs | Screening of a Film on MSSRF’s 30-Years | ||
11.30 – 11.55 hrs
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Conference Opening Address:
Mr. Eric Kenefick
Dr. Siebe Schuur Agricultural Counsellor accredited in India and Sri Lanka Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Ambassador Kenneth M Quinn
Release of few publications
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11.55 – 12.10 hrs |
Keynote Address:
Ms. Kundhavi Kadiresan Assistant Director-General and UN FAO’s Regional Representative for Asia and the Pacific |
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12.10 – 12.20 hrs |
Session Closing Remarks:
Prof. M.S. Swaminathan
Founder Chairman, MSSRF |
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12.20 – 13.00 hrs
Organising Team S. Velvizhi
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Inauguration of Side Events:
(Briefing about the Side Events followed by their opening in respective locations by dignitaries)
i.Farmers’ Pavilion: Dr. Vijay Mahajan ii. MSSRF Science & Society Research Innovation Space:
iii. MSSRF’s 30 Years Journey: Visual Exhibition Dr. T. Ramasami
iv. Prof. M.S. Swaminathan’s Gallery:
Ambassador Kenneth M Quinn
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13.00 – 14.00 hrs | Lunch | ||
14.00 – 17.30 hrs
Session II
Organising Team R. Ramasubramanian S Velvizhi
15.30 – 16.00 hrs Tea/Coffee |
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Technical Session I
Topic: Climate Change and Coastal Zone Management
Chair: Dr. R.S. Paroda, Founder Chairman, TAAS
Co-Chair: Dr. Sanjay V. Deshmukh
Professor of Life Sciences & Former, Vice-Chancellor, Mumbai University
MSSRF Presentation
Dr. R. Ramasubramaian, MSSRF
Keynote Address: Climate and Coastal System Scenario
Dr. Shailesh Nayak
Director, National Institute of Advanced Studies and Distinguished Scientist, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India
Key Discussants:
Sub Session 1: 1.Mr. Kenichi Yokoyama
2.Dr. Nafees Meah
3.Mr Anirban Mukerji Senior Manager, Qualcomm India
Sub Session 2:
1. Dr. Satheesh C. Shenoi
2. Dr. P.G. Diwakar Director, Earth Observation Applications & Disaster Management Support Service Program Office, ISRO
3. Prof. R. Ramesh
4.Dr. V. Selvam
Wrap-up and Way Forward
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DAY 02, (Thursday, 8th August 2019) | |||
9.00 – 10.00 hrs
Session III
Facilitators: Bian Li N. Parasuraman S. Jegan |
Youth and Sustainable Development:
Invitees: Registered scholars, students, young scientists and entrepreneurs. |
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10.00 – 13.30 hrs
Session IV
Organising Team R.V. Bhavani R. Rengalakshmi
11.00 – 11.30 hrs Tea/Coffee |
Technical Session II
Topic: Science and technology to secure and sustain small holder farmers’ livelihood and nutrition & health security
Chair: Dr. Soumya Swaminathan
Co-Chair: Dr. T. Mohapatra
MSSRF Presentation Dr. R. Rengalakshmi & Dr. R.V. Bhavani, MSSRF
Keynote Address:
Dr. Peter Carberry,
Key Discussants:
Sub Session 1: 1.Dr. Narayan G. Hegde Trustee and Principal Adviser, BAIF 2.Dr. Nitya Rao
3.Mr. Rajib Kumar Roul
Sub Session 2: 1.Dr. Srivalli Krishnan 2. Dr. Suman Sahai 3. Mr. Madhusudan Rao
Wrap- up and Way Forward:
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13.30 – 14.30 hrs | Lunch | ||
14.30 – 17.30 hrs
Session V
Organising Team E.D.I. Oliver King G.N. Hariharan
16.00 – 16.30 hrs Tea/Coffee |
Technical Session III
Topic: Mainstreaming Biodiversity for climate resilience and sustainable development
Chair:
Co-Chair:
MSSRF Presentation Dr. E.D. Israel Oliver King, MSSRF
Special Remarks: Dr. Renu Swarup
Keynote Address:
Dr. Rasha Omar,
Key Discussants:
Sub Session 1:
1.Dr. N.K. Krishnakumar 2. Dr. Anindya Chatterjee 3. Dr. Thingnganing Longvah
Sub Session 2: 1. Dr. P. Balakrishna
2. Dr. Sarada Krishnan
3.Dr. Sudhir Kochhar
Wrap -up and Way Forward: |
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18.00 – 19.00 hrs
Organising Team Prashant Parida V. Shakeela
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Felicitating Plant Genome Saviors of Biodiversity Hotspots
Chair: Dr. K.V. Prabhu
Co-Chair: Dr. N.K. Krishnakumar
MSSRF has contributed to national legislations pertaining to Biodiversity conservation and Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights. This initiative has led to recognizing the contribution of men and women farmers and Tribal communities in saving Plant Genetic Resources. This event will recognize and felicitate a few of the Plant Genome Saviors from MSSRF field sites in Wayanad and Koraput. |
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19.30 hrs | Dinner at MSSRF | ||
DAY 03, (Friday, 9th August 2019) | |||
9.00 – 10.00 hrs
Session VI
Organising Team G.N. Hariharan V.R. Prabhavathy R. Gopinath
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Reminiscences of MSSRF: Colleagues & Friends of MSSRF
Chair:
Co-Chair: Dr. M. Velayutham
Wrap-up |
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10.00 – 10.30 hrs: Tea/Coffee |
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10.30 – 13.30 hrs
Session VII
Organising Team N. Anil Kumar G.N. Hariharan
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Plenary Session & Closing ceremony Road Map for MSSRF 2030: Science & Society
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10.30 – 10.40 hrs |
Chair: Prof. M.S. Swaminathan
Welcome Address: Dr. Madhura Swaminathan
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10.40 – 11.00 hrs |
Presentation of Summary of Technical Sessions
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11.00 – 11.15 hrs |
Special Address:
Dr. Bruce Alberts Chancellor’s Leadership Chair in Biochemistry and Biophysics for Science and Education, University of California
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11.15 – 11.45 hrs |
Special Remarks:
Dr. Ashok Dalwai Chief Executive Officer, National Rainfed Authority of India Govt of India
Prof. Anura V. Kurpad
Prof. Thomas Boller University of Basel, Switzerland
Mr. Naing Kyi Win Director General, Department of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar
Ambassador Kenneth M Quinn President, World Food Prize Foundation, USA
Dr Ashish Chaturvedi, Director-Climate Change, GIZ India
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11.45 – 12.30 hrs |
Open House for Discussion
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12.30 – 12.40 hrs |
Closing Address: Prof. M.S. Swaminathan
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12.40 – 12.45 hrs |
Vote of Thanks: Dr. E.D. Israel Oliver King
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National Anthem
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13.00 hrs | Lunch |