26, Oct, 2024
Climate Change
Dr P Prasada Rao, joint chief environmental engineer, AP Pollution Control Board, said climate change can be effectively controlled by making technology available to all in developing countries like India. The Second International Conference on "Bridging the Gap: Legal and Technical Approaches to Climate Change" was organized by the Department of Law, Vadlamudi Vignan’s University, Chebrolu mandal on Saturday. Dr. P. Prasada Rao, Joint Chief Environmental Engineer, AP Pollution Control Board, who was the chief guest at the event, said that the legal steps will pave the way for technical solutions. "Climate change has now become a major problem across the globe and climate change is creating disasters in our country. It is very important to integrate technical solutions with legitimacy to solve this problem. He said funds have been allocated to promote conservation laws, environmental guidelines and scientific research as per the National Climate Change Action Plan (NAPCC)" in the country.
These laws are focused on reducing the use of non-renewable energy sources. Ramesh B Viswanath, a member of the Telangana government's forest committee and solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales, who was also the chief guest at the event, said technologies like clean energy technology, smart agriculture and carbon capture technology are conducive to a good environment. The use of solar, gas and biomass-based energies will reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and reduce pollution. As part of the Haritha Haram scheme in Telangana state, large scale plantation of saplings, expansion of forest areas and increasing greenery have been taken up. The aim of the scheme is to increase the forest cover in the state by up to 33% and increase greenery in every village and town. The aim is to promote plantation saplings through the Harithaharam project and provide an environment that is environmentally sensitive to all. Every gram panchayat and municipality is participating in the programme and working towards protecting the environment by planting saplings. Government departments, educational institutions and NGOs are also participating in the programme.
The programme will not only enhance the capacity to combat climate change, but will also provide plenty of oxygen for the respiration required for human life through forests and lush green areas. Justice Swatanter Kumar, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India and former chairperson of the National Green Tribunal, who was the chief guest online, said it is essential for the present world to be aware of the legal and technological ways to cope with climate change. Technology plays a major role in finding a solution to climate change. Technology is key to reducing carbon emissions and using renewable energy sources. Solar energy, wind energy and bioenergy can help mitigate climate change. With the increase in usage through these, it will be possible to control pollutants in the future. Air pollution can be reduced by promoting electric vehicles in place of fuel-dependent vehicles. Later, the chief guests were felicitated. Vice-Chancellor of Vignan University Colonel, Prof. P. Nagabhushan, Deans, Heads, Directors and students of the respective departments were present on the occasion.
