The eighth International Conference on Climate Change (ICCC) 2024, was held at the Galle Face Hotel recently.
Organised by the International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), the conference brought together over 120 people from across the globe on a hybrid platform.
TIIKM is committed to cultivating a sustainable future through global interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge sharing by providing accessible platforms, publication support, and fostering meaningful collaborations, connects researchers, professionals, and policymakers worldwide.
Through conferences, workshops, and training programs, TIIKM promotes interactive environments for intellectual growth and development, aiming to contribute to a knowledge-driven society. With the theme “Fostering Climate Solutions,” the ICCC 2024 conference aimed to provide a central platform for the dissemination of contemporary research findings, expert opinions, recommendations, and visionary insights pertaining to the field of climate change.
The event featured a diverse range of interactive opportunities, including panel discussions, keynote addresses by renowned climate change researchers, group deliberations, publication workshops, and networking sessions.
The conference attracted participants from over 50 countries and represented over 250 universities worldwide.
The conference was chaired by Prof. Erandathie (Erandi) Lokupitiya of the Department of Zoology and Environment Sciences, University of Colombo, also serving as the National Consultant for Mitigation at the ETF/AFOLU Project under the Ministry of Environment, Sri Lanka.
The resource persons included Director of the Climate Change Secretariat at the Ministry of Environment, Leel Randeni (who was the chief guest), Prof. Roshanka Ranasinghe of the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, Netherlands and Prof. Keith Paustian of the Colorado State University, United States. A networking session and publication workshop were also integral parts of the conference, fostering collaborations and knowledge-sharing among participants.
