Climate change centre to be set up: Dhumal

The Tribune , Monday, January 02, 2012
Correspondent : Tribune News Service
Shimla, January 1

A centre to monitor the impact of change in climatic conditions in different zones will be set up in the state soon. Stating this here yesterday, Chief Minister PK Dhumal said the state had earned a reputation for its initiative taken on the environment front and its efforts had been lauded by experts.

He said the centre was required to implement the policies directed towards protection of environment and mitigation strategies to minimise the impact of climate change.

He said the government had invited renowned environmentalist Dr RK Pachauri, Director General, Energy and Resources Institute, to inaugurate the centre in February, 2012. Pachauri would also deliver the key-note address on the issues and challenges of climate change on the occasion.

Dhumal said the government would invite environment scientists and intellectuals, besides the MLAs, Secretaries and heads of the departments on the occasion.

Dhumal said the state had made its mark on the environment front by taking various protective measures. The state had banned use of polythene which had been appreciated not only by the environmentalists, but the common man too. He hoped that with the setting up of the centre, it would be possible to carry out more focused activities to protect environment.

 
SOURCE : http://www.tribuneindia.com/2012/20120102/himachal.htm#11
 


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