Organized by

Nagaland University Teachers’ Association (Lumami)

HOW TO REACH Nagaland University, Lumami, is 22 km away from the nearest town Mokokchung. The nearest rail station is Mariani, which is approximately 85 km away from Mokokchung. Tata Sumo services are available from Jorhat or Mariani to Mokokchung town in the morning as well as in the afternoon. One can also get direct overnight buses from Guwahati to Mokokchung (which starts around 6:30 pm from Guwahati and reaches around 7 am the next day).

VENUE The seminar will be held at Nagaland university,

headquarter, Lumami.

Tourist destination Some of the popular attractions close to Lumami are Longkhum village, as an old Naga saying goes “a single visit to Longkhum is not enough, for your soul stays behind the first time and you have to return there once for more to get it back”. It has numerous shrine dedicated to God Longlanpa Tsungrem and is well known for its Rhododendrons and Longlangpa (Stone Bridge). It is about 17 kms away from Mokokchung Town called the Romeo and Juliet of the Ao Naga tribe. At the vicinity of the village is a lake with boating facility and guesthouse.

Time-Pillar, village museum, morungs and monuments are worth visiting. It is about 15 km from the heart of Mokokchung Town. “Just a Venue” which is situated around 20 minutes drive away from Mokokchung.

It is extremely attractive place to relax and enjoy the bliss of nature. It has swimming pools for adults and children, tree house, lounge, etc.

ORGANISING COMMITTEE

Patron Prof. N.S. Jamir Vice-Chancellor Nagaland University

Convenor Prof.Dipak Sinha Department of Chemistry

Co-convenor Dr.Moamenla Amer Department of Pol. Science

Org. Secy. Dr.Athungo Ovung Department of Sociology

Co-org. Secy. Dr.Giri Babu Department of Economics

Treasurer Ms.Pitheli K Jimo Department of Sociology

Members

Dr.Tiasunep Department of Anthrophology

Dr.A.Paul Department of Botany

Dr.Latonglila Jamir Department of Env. Science

Mr.Kedovikho Yhoshu Department of Geography

Dr.Pranay Punj Pankaj Department of Zoology

Address for Correspondence: Organising Secretary & Co-Org. Secretary NSCCSD-2017 Nagaland University, Zunheboto, Lumami, Nagaland-798627 Mobile: 9862195552/9402027763 E-mail: nsccsd2017@gmail.com

NATIONAL SEMINAR

ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE

DEVELOPMENT: with special focus on North East India

NSCCSD-2017 17th - 18th May, 2017

ABOUT THE SEMINAR Climate change poses the single greatest obstacle to reducing poverty and inequality and promoting prosperity and stability. There is powerful evidence that Climate change could roll back decades of development gains and seriously threaten future development prospects, forcing millions more people to live in poverty. Recognising this, the year 2015 witnessed two landmark international events: the historic climate change agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Paris in December 2015 and the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals in September 2015.

Climate change and sustainable development are the two major challenges of the 21st century. Climate change is considered as one of the most critical challenges for Sustainable Development. This is due to the fact that climate change can alter the paths and levels of future sustainable growth and development. Therefore climate change issue is part of the larger challenge of sustainable development. Climate change must be confronted with sustainable development principles constantly in mind, an understanding that is reflected in the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change.

North Eastern Region is critical from climate change and sustainable development perspective as over 80% of the population in the region is basically rural and depends on climate-sensitive natural resources such as agriculture, forest biodiversity and water availability. However, despite these facts the impact of climate change on regions like northeast India are less explored despite being viewed as a region being more sensitive to climate change.

Keeping this in mind, this National Conference is being organized by Teachers of Nagaland University with an objective to discuss strategies and share ideas on this issue of contemporary importance. On behalf of the Teachers’Association and organizing committee, we invite you to participate in this conference.

Lanusashi Longkumer President NUTA(L)

Dipak Sinha Convener,NSCCSD-2017

Sub-themes: Papers can be presented under the following sub-themes:

Natural Resource Management Sustainable Development and its Socio-Economic

and Political Dimensions Environmental Education, Policies and Laws Women and Environment Historical and Literary Perspectives on

Environmental Issues Agriculture, Livelihood, Biodiversity, Forest,

Water Resources and Climate Change Strategies for Sustainable Development Indigenous Systems of Sustainable Development Intervention of Science and Technology for

Environmental Protection

(Contributions are not restricted to the above-listed sub- themes only)

PROGRAMME

The Programme of the Seminar will include invited papers, oral and poster presentations by scientists and research scholars in different sessions to be spread over a period of two days. Dedicated time for lectures by eminent scientists will be an important feature of the Seminar. In order to encourage research scholars/ young scientists towards academic participation, the following initiatives are taken

A few selected research scholars will be given an opportunity to give oral presentation.

Few selected research scholars/young scientists will be paid one-way travel fare (bus or sleeper class), for that the request may be made to the Organizing Secretary.

Three best presentations will be awarded.

PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION In order to participate in the Seminar, registration can be done in the format prescribed (MS Word) by sending as attachment in an e-mail to nsccsd2017@gmail.com

(a) Name……………………... (b) Designation………………. (c) Name of Institute…………. (d) Address…………………… (e) Mobile No………………… (f) E-mail………… (g) Title of the paper (for paper presenter)…… (h) Accommodation required (Y/N)………….

MODE OF PAYMENT

Registration fees of Rs. 500/ may be sent to SBI Account No. 35834429158, IFSC: SBI0013380 and transfer of money receipt may be mailed to Org. Secy.

ACCOMMODATION Need-based accommodation will be made available in the University Guest House or in some hotels on request. Those who are interested to stay in hotel will have to pay their hotel charges directly to the concerned hotel at the end of the stay.

SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT The abstract may be sent as an email attachment to nsccsd2017@gmail.com Hard copy of abstract is not required. Selected paper will go for publication in the book form.

FORMAT FOR ABSTRACT

Should be created in MS Word using Times new roman font. The abstract should be within 200 words, may contain one or two figures. Title (14 pt., bold, centered) Presenting author, other author, corresponding author* (12 pt.), Address (12 pt.), Text (12 pt.)

IMPORTANT DATES

Last date of registration 2nd May, 2017 Last date for request for accommodation

12th May, 2017

Last date for abstract submission 5th May, 2017 Intimation for acceptance 8th May, 2017