The Bangalore Platform is an open civic space
for reflection and action through greater understanding of the science, policy and ethical issues
in the context of Climate Change
Some of the events we had as part of the Bangalore Platform discussions are
Presentations on
The Science of Climate Change
Dr Sreenivasan tries to clear some of the myths created by the media.He goes on to explain the Science of Climate change and that the effects are basically sudden and abrupt .
Section I (A powerpoint presentation. Total size: 3.7.mb ,Total Slides: 27 Click Here to Download)
Section II (A powerpoint presentation. Total size: 9.6.mb ,Total Slides: 35 Click Here to Download)
Carbon footprint of Bangalore City's waste management system
Dr Chanakya explains how the different types of wastes Animal/Human,Municipal Solid Wastes,Garden Wastes/USW because of the current methods of waste management results in Methane emmisions.
But on a positive side we can look at Methane gas not only as global warming potential but also as a source of energy if treated wisely.
Climate Change & Bangalore: Science, Politics and Action
D. Raghunandan explains the Politics of Climate Change.
He goes on to explains what position India is taking .
WHAT position should/can India take? .
D Raghunandan throws light on the GHG emmisions
levels of the Annex1 and Non-Annex countries and their proposed reductions.
(A powerpoint presentation. Total size: 471.5 kb ,Total Slides: 29 Click Here to Download)
Transportation Issues and Alternatives
The Good Life in a low-carbon lifestyle: cultural and ethical issues for urban Bangalore
Mr Siddhartha spoke about the apprehensions he had because on a subject like climate change, onpronouncing ethical and moralistic visions
One begins to look into ones own behavior, personally will we be able to live up to these notions,
whether we can give up the Good Life of consumption, the notion of the individual, competition
Contextualising issues of equity, sustainability for the marginalized – urban & rural:
T. Pradeep presentation was around the points.
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1)Climate Change is not democratic.
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2) People who have benefited the most from industrial development do not want to accept the principle of Polluter Pays
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3) Equity demands that we follow 2 different carbon paths to the future: Carbon-Negative and Carbon-Neutral
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(A powerpoint presentation: Total size: 2.4mb,Total Slides:20 Click Here to Download)
