Schedule Session Duration Session Agenda I Session Agenda II Day I 10.00AM–11.30AM Inauguration 11.30AM–12.00PM Tea Break Session I 12.00PM–01.30 PM Policy Issues Revisit the existing policies for adapting to climate change and envision what we can do for future. What is India’s stand on the issues, with special emphasis on industry and agriculture pertaining to Climate Change, Global Warming and GHG Emissions in the post Bali Scenario. 1.30PM–2.30PM Lunch Session II 2.30PM–3.30PM Sustainable Development The session is based on the importance of Sustainability in Agriculture and Industrial sector in light of the changing climate scenario and the need to adapt. It will also discuss the role that subjects like biotechnology and re-foresting, etc. can play.. Sustainability Technology and Development The session concentrates on Sustainability Measures and Green Technology for Industries and Energy and Fuel sector and Green/ Sustainable buildings; Bridging the gap between concept and realities and transparency, reporting and corporate responsibility in sustainable development. 3.30PM–4.00PM Tea Break Session III 4.00PM–5.30PM Water Issues Envision solutions regarding water issues cropping up specially because of climate change like rising water levels, water crises, policy for adapting and direction of water resources development projects. Water Technology Discussions The focus remains on the technology that helps counter the crises like reclaiming sea, Water purification technology for reuse and recycle and the economics of waste water disposal and management. 7.00P.M-8.30 P.M. - Green Business and Investments - CEO’s Forum Role and responsibility, Green Positioning (what green means for your company), Funding and investments, opportunities (buildings and industry) Government Policy existing and vision. To include both SMEs and large enterprises. Day II Session IV 10.00AM–11.30AM Energy Scenario Concentrating on issues like how Alternate energy can benefit industries and policies and regulations. Nuclear energy: the hard facts. Energy Technology-Alternate Energy Innovations, Integration of Alternate energy in the main stream; Infrastructure and Costs Implications. 11.30AM–12.00PM Tea Break Session V 12.00PM–01.30 PM Waste Management Waste Management forms an inseparable part of greening efforts and needs to find its due. The focus of the session will remain on how we are faring and are we actually becoming a dumping ground of the developed nations. Waste Management Technology Rescues- Advanced waste treatment technology, Energy from waste and the 3Rs are only a few things that technology has made possible. 1.30PM–2.30PM Lunch Session VI 2.30PM–3.30PM GIS and IT in Green Development IT and GIS taking the lead in helping green development, studying environmental health, identifying green projects location and also assist in reducing carbon footprints. These technologies have a role to play via data center consolidations, GIS, inventory databases not just for environmental concerns but for the business concerns as well. Climate Change Disasters Climate change is in itself a disaster and partially if not fully, manmade. It has caused problems like Urban Flooding and Agricultural Lapses. It is important to identify the risks and take steps for prevention. 3.30PM–4.00PM Tea Break   4.00PM–5.30PM Concluding Discussion – the Forum Integration across the sectoral boundaries – Joint sector efforts and requirement of joint sector policy Importance of a viable adaptation policy that incorporates all sectors – a comprehensive earth care policy; and role of alternate energy, sustainability, waste management and business leadership.