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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