Since the Earth Summit in June 1992 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a global consensus has been reached in addressing the pressing environmental problems facing us and preparing the world for the challenges waiting ahead. Great emphasis has been placed on the need for all sections of society to participate in working towards sustainable development - development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, every action at local level is equally vital for the continued economical and social development of the world without detriment to the environment and natural resources. The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has visualized an active role for itself in dealing with new directions and concerns emerging from the mitigatory efforts of environmental problems of the day. In order to give a concrete shape to this visualization, IIT Guwahati established this full-fledged Centre for the Environment, in May 2004.
The main objectives of the Centre for the Environment are to promote interdisciplinary research and development, to impart postgraduate education, to create public awareness, to provide consultancy in challenging area and to train manpower for mitigating emerging environmental problems.
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