A think tank for science policy and advocacy of the two poles
Science & Geopolitics of Arctic-Antarctic, an international conference was held at JNU Convention Centre, New Delhi, India during November 30 and December 1 with a focus on climate change. Various sessions— Climate Change, Geopolitics of the Poles, Ocean Research, and the Arctic and Antarctic Cryospheric Research were organised.
Unprecedented changes in environment and morphology and emergence of political interventions are encouraging exploitation of Cryospheric areas laying major stress and a rise in demand and conflict. Renowned international scientists such as Dr Walter R Roest, Dr Nalan Koc, Dr Arild along with H.E. Nils Ragnar Kamsvag and various other senior scientists and directors of Indian institutions deliberated during the 4th Conference. Dr M.N. Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences was the chief guest with over 17 directors attending the two days of the conference, making SaGAA 2017 a resounding success.
