DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE
The University of Manchester-Indian Institute of Science
The Joint Research Project (TRANSCAPE)
INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP on “Urban Flooding and TRBs in South Asia” – May 13-14, 2024
We are pleased to announce that the University of Manchester and the Indian Institute of Science, under the Joint Research Project TRANSCAPE, are organizing an interdisciplinary workshop on “Urban Flooding and Transboundary River Basins (TRBs) in South Asia.” This event will be held on May 13-14(Monday-Tuesday), 2024, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Venue: Annex Classroom-1, Department of Management Studies, IISc.
This workshop aims to bring together experts, academics, and students from various disciplines to discuss and address the pressing challenges associated with urban flooding and managing transboundary river basins in South Asia. The workshop will feature presentations by renowned speakers, discussions, and interactive sessions designed to foster collaboration.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from experts and connect with peers from various academic fields.
If you want more information, please get in touch with Sayan Roy (Email: rsayan@iisc.ac.in).
Looking forward to your participation.
Warm regards,
From the Coordinators of the Organizing Committee,
Dr. Mehebub Sahana
Leverhulme Early Career Fellow
Department of Geography
The University of Manchester | Manchester | UK
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Mr. Sayan Roy,
Doctoral Candidate
Department of Management Studies
Indian Institute of Science | Bangalore | India
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Time
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Programs
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09: 30-10:00
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The arrival of Guests and Participants: Tea/coffee
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Programs
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Title of presentation
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Speaker
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10:00 – 10:15
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Welcome Remarks by IISC
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Welcome note
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Dr Shashi Jain, IISc Bengaluru, India
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10:15 – 11.00
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Workshop
Presentation from UoM
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Water Disaster, Transboundary River Basins, and Environmental Sustainability in South Asia: Understanding through machine learning model and geospatial application
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Dr. Mehebub Sahana, University of Manchester, UK
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11:00 – 11:30
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Keynote
Presentation I
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Interstate River Water Governance and Urban Resilience
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Dr Srinivas Chokkakula, Centre for Policy Research, New Delhi, India
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11:30 – 12:00
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Keynote
Presentation II
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Enhancing Governance for Sustainable Management of Transboundary Rivers in South Asia
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Dr. Kalyan Rudra Chairman of the West Bengal Pollution Control Board, India.
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12:00 – 12:30
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Keynote
Presentation III
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Resurgent Waters: Transboundary Water Governance and Urban Resilience – River Restoration Study in a Sub- Basin of Brahmaputra
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Prof Nayan Sharma, Ex-Professor, Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, INDIA
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12:30 – 1.00
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Q&A
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1.00 – 2.30
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Lunch
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2.30 – 3.30
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Technical Session – I
(25 minutes for each presentation & 10 minutes Q&A)
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Presentation 1: Examining River Connectivity, Riparian Health and Floodscapes in Transboundary Stream Corridors of the Indian Subcontinent
Presentation 2: Adaptation to Floods and Droughts in India: Incremental vs. Transformational
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Dr Priyank Pravin Patel, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
Chandra Sekhar Bahinipati, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati
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3.30 – 5.00
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Roundtable Discussions
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Topic: Transboundary river basins of South Asia: Issues, conflicts, Cooperation and SDGs
Objectives: 1. Policy-level methodology on cross-country SDGs dialogue; 2. Reduce environmental consequences and water disputes; 3, Joint river management plans, 4, Approaches for major grant applications?
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Facilitator:
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Programs
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09: 30-10.00
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Tea/coffee
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Programs
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Title of presentation
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Speaker
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10:00 – 10:30
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Workshop
Presentation from IISc
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Introduction to the workshop: Managing Water Scarcity in South Asia (Tentative)
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Prof Parthasarathy Ramachandran, IISc, Bengaluru, India
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10:30 – 11:00
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Keynote
Presentation IV
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Hydrodynamics in South Asia: The Interconnections
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Uttam Kumar Sinha, the Institute for Defense Studies & Analyses, New Delhi, India
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11:00 – 11:15
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Q&A
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11:15 – 01.00
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Technical Session – II
(30 minutes for each presentation & 15 minutes Q&A)
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Presentation 1: Assessing the Wetlands Ecological Health and Flood Resilience of Transboundary River Basin in the Indian Subcontinent: A Geospatial and Socioeconomic Perspective
Presentation 2: Sustainable Flood protection in Transboundary Sundarbans: The case of Mission Mangroves
Presentation 3: Navigating the Waters: The Complex Dynamics of the India-China Transboundary River Conflict over the Brahmaputra
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Dr. Kashif Imdad, CSJM University, Kanpur, India
Dr Prasenjit Sarkhel, University of Kalyani, West Bengal
Dr Sk Ajim Ali, Research Assistant, @Leverhulme project, University of Manchester, UK
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1.00 – 2.30
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Lunch
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2.30 – 3.30
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Online Session
(25 minutes for each presentation & 10 minutes Q&A)
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Presentation 1: Hydro-politics and Flood Hazards in South Asia: A Case of India and Bangladesh
Presentation 2: Urban Land Governance, Land Use Planning, and flood Management in Nepal
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Dr Md. Abdus Samad, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dr Reshma Shrestha, Kathmandu University, Nepal
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3.30 – 5.00
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Roundtable Discussions
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Topic: Urban flooding and future cities of South Asia
Objectives:
1. Exchange knowledge on urban flooding in South Asian cities;
2. Identify challenges and explore solutions.;
3. Stakeholders engagement for policy recommendations.;
4. Emphasize community participation and collaboration.
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Facilitator:
Dr Mehebub Sahana
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