HNLU: Global Online Conference On "Climate Action, SDGs, And Trade – A Path Towards A Greener Future" [25th-26th November]
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HNLU: Global Online Conference On "Climate Action, SDGs, And Trade – A Path Towards A Greener Future" [25th-26th November]

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The First Global Online Conference on "Climate Action, SDGs, and Trade – A Path towards a Greener Future" organized by Hidayatullah National Law University Raipur in collaboration with Chhattisgarh State Biodiversity Board on November 25 and 26 deliberated upon a range of issues relating to a greener future addressed by policy wonks and subject experts. The Guest of Honour, Prof Sanjeevi Shanthakumar, Director of Gujarat National Law University highlighted the promising trajectory towards a greener future through the convergence of climate action, sustainable development goals, and trade. The day two of the conference on November 26 had two panel discussions addressed and chaired by distinguished experts notably Prof. M.K.Ramesh Distinguished Jurist Professor of HNLU and Former Professor of NLS Bangalore, Ms Anuja Tiwari, Senior Partner of AZB, Dr Ritu Dhingra, IUCN CEESP Regional Vice Chair East and Southern Asia. The Valedictory session had Mr Prabhat Mishra, IFS, Chhattisgarh State Biodiversity Board, presided over the session as the Chief Guest, who highlighted the need for collaborative efforts and individual commitment to address global environmental challenges.

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