SAJA-NY and Vermilion Restaurant in association
with the The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) present a
conversation with two influential figures in the world of environment
and climate change...
MEET NEWSMAKERS Mr Jairam Ramesh and Dr. Rajendra Pachauri
Jairam Ramesh, India's environment minister (former minister of state for commerce and industry)
- he will play a crucial role in the outcome of Copenhagen climate change conference in December as India's stance as a fast-growing economy will impact not only the positions of the United States, but also that of developing countries
- he will play a crucial role in the outcome of Copenhagen climate change conference in December as India's stance as a fast-growing economy will impact not only the positions of the United States, but also that of developing countries
Dr. Rajendra K. Pachauri
- received the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (which he leads)
- in July 2009 became director of the Yale Climate and Energy Institute
- Director General of TERI
- received the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (which he leads)
- in July 2009 became director of the Yale Climate and Energy Institute
- Director General of TERI
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
6-7:30 p.m.
Vermilion Restaurant
480 Lexington Ave @46th St (just blocks from Grand Central Terminal and UN HQ)
This will be an informal opportunity to meet Dr. Pachauri and Minister Ramesh; they will make some remarks and do a Q&A.
Free and open to the public. Cash bar.
RSVP required - fill in the form at http://bit.ly/sajarsvp
Feel free to send questions in advance to saja@columbia.edu
For background on India's role in climate change negotiations, follow these links:
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Our hosts: Vermilion (NYC & Chicago) - contemporary Indian Latin cuisine - lauded by FT, Gourmet, Bon Appetit, WSJ. www.thevermilionrestaurant.com
