Public Lecture - Rajendra K. Pachauri
Rajendra K. Pachauri
Chief Executive, The Energy and Resources Institute
New Delhi, India
Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri is the Chief Executive of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). TERI does original research and provides knowledge in the areas of energy, environment, forestry, biotechnology, and the conservation of natural resources to governments, institutions, and corporate organizations worldwide. Dr. Pachauri is also Chancellor of TERI University and Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). IPCC along with former US Vice President Al Gore was awarded the “Nobel Peace Prize” in 2007. Dr. Pachauri was the Founding Director of the Yale Climate and Energy Institute (YCEI) from July 2009 till June 2012, following which he was appointed as Senior Adviser to YCEI. He has been active in several international forums dealing with the subject of climate change and its policy dimensions.
The lecture will take place at the National Institute of Oceanography, and will be followed by a panel discussion with eminent scientists and interactions with the audience. The event will conclude with a “high tea” reception arranged by NCAOR. Free transportation will be provided between the venue and all accommodation sites.
