NIAS IPRI Workshop

Achieving the SDGs: Experiences from Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

4 August 2023

Programme

0900-0930 hrs
Inaugural Session
 
Welcome and Introduction
D Anuradha
Head of the Department
Loyola College, Chennai
 
About the Workshop
D Suba Chandran
Professor and Dean
School of Conflict and Security Studies, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore

0930-1100 hrs
Session I: SDGs 1-4

1. Eliminate Poverty
2. Erase Hunger
3. Establish Good Health and Well-Being
4. Provide Quality Education

Hareesh LS & Monicka B
Assistant Professors, Department of History, Loyola College, Chennai

Vijay Daniel & Dr A Stanley Raj
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Loyola College, Chennai;
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, Loyola College, Chennai
 
Abdul Khadar & Naresh B
Assistant Professors, Department of History, Loyola College, Chennai
 
Nivetha SR & Sakthi Devi S
Assistant Professors, Department of Social Work, Loyola College, Chennai
 
Discussants:
R Saritha, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Loyola College, Chennai
&
S Venkatraman, Senior Consultant, UNESCO, & International Consultant, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Chennai
 
Discussion

1130-1300 hrs
Session II: SDGs 5-8
1. Enforce Gender Equality
2. Improve Clean Water and Sanitation
3. Grow Affordable and Clean Energy
4. Create Decent Work and Economic Growth  

Sivasubramanian K
Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
 
Nitya Ann Eapen & Meghana S
Project Associates, School of Social Sciences, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
 
O Nirmala
Assistant Professor, Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Guru Nanak College, Chennai

Discussants:
Mallika Joseph, Consultant, Women in Security, Conflict Management and Peace (WISCOMP), New Delhi
&
Mary Jessi Rani, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Social Work, Loyola College, Chennai

Discussion

1400-1515 hrs
Session III: SDGs 9-12
1. Increase Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
2. Reduce Inequality
3. Mobilize Sustainable Cities and Communities
4. Influence Responsible Consumption and Production  

KB Sakithyan
Assistant Professor, Department of Social Sciences and Languages, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
 
Aby Augustine
Assistant Professor, Department of Media Studies, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
 
Angelin Archana
Assistant Professor, Department of International Studies, Stella Maris College, Chennai
 
Discussants:
M Gautaman, Assistant Professor and former Head, Department of Sociology, Loyola College, Bangalore
&
Peeyush Priya, Consultant, Climate Change, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, Chennai
 
Discussion

1545-1700 hrs
Session IV: SDGs 13-16
13. Organize Climate Action
14. Develop Life below Water
15. Advance Life on Land
16. Guarantee Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
 
Preethi SJG
Assistant Professor, Department of English, Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
 
Sindhu Radhakrishna
Head, Animal Behaviour and Cognition Programme, National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore
 
J Murali, M Pradheeps & K Elangovan
Director, Innovotek Private Limited, Chennai; Climate Resilience & Environment Specialist, Master Plan Unit, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA), Chennai; & Director, Innovotek Private Limited, Chennai
 
Discussants:
D Edward Sudhakar, Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Loyola College, Chennai

Discussion
 
1700-1730 hrs
Concluding Session