HYDERABAD: Over 300 college students and other youngsters are attending a ‘base camp’ on the Copenhagen Summit conducted by the Indian Youth Climate Network (IYCN) at Taramati Baradari. The three-day camps inaugurated on Monday aims at providing leadership orientation to the youth and help them take positive climate actions.
The Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, C.S. Ramalakshmi, who inaugurated the event, appealed to the youth to participate more actively in local activities and help create a better environment. She wanted IYCN to take up climate actions once a month.
Live proceeding of the Summit will be aired at the camp followed by discussions, said Ranga Prasad, Regional Coordinator. Films on climate change and related themes will be screened at the base camp. Topics such as sustainability, mitigation and adaptation, corruption and its impact on climate change, biodiversity etc. will be discussed.
Experts from related fields are expected to take part in this summit.
The camp is open to youngsters and participants will be given a certificate of participation from IYCN and APEC.
For details and registration, contact over phone number 95810 00350.
