International Conference on Promoting Environmental Technologies for Waste Management and Sustainable Development (WMSD-2021)
International Conference on Promoting Environmental Technologies for Waste Management and Sustainable Development (WMSD-2021)
Date : 12th-13th December, 2021
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Environmental and economic implications have compelled proper eco-friendly disposal of modern day wastes and also made it essential to come up with alternative waste management practices that reduce the environmental burden resulting from unwise waste disposal habits. Increasingly vigilant environmental regulators are imposing austere regulations for waste treatment prior to discharge coupled with escalation in the costs for direct disposal present two interrelated problems such as traditional practice of disposing waste loaded with pollutants need to be either discontinued or upgraded and incremental improvement in the waste management technologies, which has always been a game of playing catch-up with the regulations, have inflated infrastructure requirement and treatment cost significantly. Therefore, rather than continuing slow evolution, adaptation of a leapfrogging strategy could be more effective. Although a great deal of research in carried out in various academic and research institutions, their practical applications is rather slow. Additionally, proliferating global population coupled with high demand of commodities are depleting the natural resources in an alarming rate. Therefore, there is an urgent need not only to develop suitable waste disposal strategy but also to augment the waste recycling technologies for resource recovery in a circular economy model. International Conference on Promoting Environmental Technologies for Waste Management and Sustainable Development (WMSD-2021) aims to bring together leading academicians, scientists, researchers, industry experts and policy makers to exchange and share their experiences and on various aspects of Waste Management and Sustainable Development. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered and solutions adopted in the fields of waste management and resource recycling. Selected papers presented in the conference will be published in journals published by NESA or other suitable publishing houses. The conference will feature renowned speakers representing both academia and industry who are renowned experts in various thematic areas. Conference will include a start-up track session, providing opportunity to innovators to showcase new technologies.
CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
WMSD-2021 will focus on
The Conference aims to focus on sustainable development and emerging issues in waste management. The generation of solid waste has grown manifold and the current pandemic has aggravated the situation to great extent. It is not possible to meet the objectives of Sustainable Development without addressing the concerns raised by improper waste disposal. In view of this, the conference aims to set up a dialogue for sustainable development through effective waste management.
SUB THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE
HYBRID WMSD-2021 offers both an In-Person* and Virtual environment.
WMSD 2021 invites papers with the following sub themes
- Agro-waste management
- Burning of the waste and Air Pollution
- Environmental Pollution and Public Health
- Plastic & Polymer recycling and reuse
- Start-up ecosystem in WMSD
- Industrial waste management and Resource recycling
- Soil Pollution and Treatment
- Wastewater treatment and Reuse
ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ACADEMY (NESA), NEW DELHI
This ACADEMY is registered by the provisions of Societies Act XXI of 1860 under the Government of Bihar in 1988, presently has its headquarters at 206, Raj Tower-1, Alaknanda Community Centre, New Delhi. The main objective of the Academy is to bring awareness about environmental issues among the masses by arranging lectures, workshops, training programs, seminars, symposia, conferences, publishing journals, etc.
Aims Objectives and Functions of the Academy
• To enhance and promote the study of the environmental sciences by encouraging students, scientists, researchers, academicians and members of the Academy for pursuing research on environment and allied areas.
• To set up Regional/State Chapters for dissemination of information on environment.
• To motivate and prepare young minds on environmental management.
• To hold Annual Conference of the Academy.
• To organise national/international level conferences, symposia, seminars, meetings and workshops on themes of environmental concerns.
• To publish policy papers, synthesis volumes, proceedings, journals, newsletter, transactions and other publications for the promotion of Environmental Sciences.
• To forward the recommendation of scientists / professors to govt. agencies.
Various eminent personalities have graced the Academy as President. The first President of the Academy was Dr. K.C. Bose, Vice-Chancellor of Ranchi University; then Dr. B.S. Attri, Advisor, Ministry of Environment and Forest. Most recently Padmabhushan Dr. S.Z. Qasim was the President of the Academy till June 2015, who is a renowned marine scientist known for his Antarctica mission in 1981-82, he also served as the Secretary at the Deptt. of Ocean Development (now Ministry of Earth Sciences); Member, Planning Commission and Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Currently Prof. Javed Ahmad, (Former Dean, Faculty of Science), Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, is the President of the Academy.
ANNUAL AWARDS
The Academy recognizes the merit and achievements of individuals who have contributed to the field of environmental science, education and societal values by conferring
(1) NESA FELLOWSHIP AWARD
(2) NESA EMINENT SCIENTIST AWARD
(3) NESA SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD
(4) NESA ENVIRONMENTALIST AWARD
(5) NESA GREEN TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIVE AWARD
(6) NESA DISTINGUISHED AWARD
(7) WOMEN EXCELLENCE AWARD
(8) NESA YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD
(9) NESA JUNIOR SCIENTIST AWARD. Any life member of the Academy can apply for the awards.
In addition, the Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster Awards are given away during the Annual Conference of the Academy.
PUBLICATIONS
The Academy is publishing the following Journals (Biannual):
1) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
2) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
3) INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL ON BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
4) INDIAN JOURNAL OF UNANI MEDICINE
5) E-NESA Newsletter (Monthly)
BCKIC is an initiative by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, set up under the direction of the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) to seamlessly connect research institutions, academia and corporate towards creation of a Hub & Spoke model, actively facilitating innovation and knowledge creation. The key objectives of BCKIC are:
• Creating a shared ecosystem and providing solution to local and regional problems
• Harnessing the knowledge and expertise available in partnering academic, R&D institutions and industries
• Promoting Capacity Building through exposure visits and workshops
• Creating Innovation Pipeline and Pathways for Entrepreneurs at Institute Level
• Channelizing Innovation for Social Impact
BHUBANESWAR CITY KNOWLEDGE INNOVATION CLUSTER
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is the premier academic hub in India located at Bhubaneswar, and within a short span of time, it has grown to be one of the finest educational centers in India offering various programs in its 22 schools/departments. KIIT, though a very young institution has performed incredibly well in the rankings conducted by various national and international associations. Founded in 1992 and opened five years later as a centre for higher learning, its commitment to teaching excellence led to the grant of university status under Section 3 of UGC Act, 1956 by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India in 2004, within only seven years of its inception. It is declared as an “Institution of Eminence” by UGC. It is ranked 24th among Indian universities by NIRF in 2020. It is also accredited by NAAC with grade A.
KALINGA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) was established on 13.04.1964 as Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar in the eastern part of India under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. It was renamed in 2007 with a renewed research focus and growth strategy to be a leader in the areas of mineral & material resource engineering. The institute has expertise in conducting basic research and technology oriented programs in a wide range of subjects to address the R&D problems of mining, mineral and metals industries and ensure their sustainable development. For the last one decade, the main thrust of R&D at CSIR-IMMT has been to empower Indian industries to meet the challenges of globalization by providing advanced and zero waste process know-how and consultancy services for commercial exploitation of natural resources through the public-private-partnership (PPP) approach. Today, CSIR-IMMT is the first choice for many mineral based industries. It is also carving out a niche in processing of advanced materials for greater value addition and working on resource use efficiency of critical raw materials.
CSIR-INSTITUTE OF MINERALS AND MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY
CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) was established on 13.04.1964 as Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar in the eastern part of India under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi. It was renamed in 2007 with a renewed research focus and growth strategy to be a leader in the areas of mineral & material resource engineering. The institute has expertise in conducting basic research and technology oriented programs in a wide range of subjects to address the R&D problems of mining, mineral and metals industries and ensure their sustainable development. For the last one decade, the main thrust of R&D at CSIR-IMMT has been to empower Indian industries to meet the challenges of globalization by providing advanced and zero waste process know-how and consultancy services for commercial exploitation of natural resources through the public-private-partnership (PPP) approach. Today, CSIR-IMMT is the first choice for many mineral based industries. It is also carving out a niche in processing of advanced materials for greater value addition and working on resource use efficiency of critical raw materials.
CENTRAL INSTITUTE OF PETROCHEMICALS ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) (formerly known as Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology (CIPET)) was established in 1968 by the Government of India with the assistance of United Nations Development Program (UNDP). CIPET, Bhubaneswar Center offers an excellent curriculum in plastic, polymer & allied technologies and cutting edge laboratory space for the research and development. The Exclusive R&D Center at CIPET: Bhubaneswar – School for Advanced Research in Petrochemicals (SARP)-LARPM focuses on multidisciplinary research involving various disciplines of Polymer Science & Engineering including Structural Composites, Nanocomposites, Energy Storage and Harvesting, High Temperature Polymers for Aerospace, Recycling & Waste Management, Filtration Membranes, Polymer Coatings including Antimicrobial, Super hydrophobic corrosion resistant, Adhesives, Foams, Fuel Cells etc. CIPET also brings immense expertise on some of the key unmet needs in areas such as biodegradable Polymers.
ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Environment and Social Development Association (ESDA) Delhi is a non-government, non-profit national based voluntary organization, principally dedicated to enhancement of public awareness on preservation and up gradation of environment and management of all forms of air, waste, water and river conservation, plantation, tree protection, sustainable development, social upliftment, gender equality as well as providing platform for “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” (Save Girl Child) Movement.
Since its registration on 23rd July, 2004 under Societies Registration Act-XXI of 1860 in Delhi by a handful of environmentalists, the association has grown with more than 1000 life and patron members from diverse fields of specialization in more than 15 States of India. Its main aims and objectives include educating and creating awareness about environmental and social issues among young minds, students, researchers and general public; setting up regional and state chapters to organize different academic, scientific and mass awareness activities such as National/International level conferences, symposia, seminars, workshops, trainings, meetings, Street Plays etc. on the themes of environmental concerns. ESDA is an open platform of the people who want to work as an Academician, Scientist, Activist, Volunteer, Member, Office Bearer, Advisor and Sympathizer on environmental and social issues. The Society is working passionately to achieve said goals in different parts of the nation and in collaboration and support with esteemed Government and private institutions.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND FULL LENGTH PAPERS
The participants are invited to submit their abstracts and full length papers on the theme and sub themes of the Conference. The abstract should be within 250-300 words in English font ‘Times New Roman’ with size of ’12’. The full length paper should be within 3000-4000 words in length, including an abstract (about 300 words) and 4-5 keywords. The abstracts will be released in ‘Souvenir and Abstract Book’ on 12 December, 2021 in the Inaugural Session of the Conference, while selected full length papers will be published in NESA Journals. The participants may send their abstracts by 30th November 2021 and full length papers by 6th December 2021 online to [email protected] The participants may present their papers in the Conference by oral/poster.
Guidelines for submission: http://journal.nesa-india.org/instruction/IJES