Summary of the Activity
++ The Changing Rains – A Climate Colloquium brought together experts, students, and faculty to discuss + evolving rainfall patterns and their impacts on Southwestern India. Through a keynote address and an + expert discussion, the event explored climate prediction, urban vulnerability, and community-level + implications of changing rains. The colloquium encouraged interdisciplinary dialogue and raised + awareness about the need for sustainable planning and climate-resilient strategies to address the + challenges posed by climate change. +
+Highlights of the Activity
++ The Changing Rains – A Climate Colloquium was an interdisciplinary academic event that examined shifting + rainfall patterns and their impacts on Southwestern India. The keynote address by Dr. Rajeevan Madhavan + Nair focused on scientific approaches to rainfall prediction and emerging climate trends, while the + discussion by Mr. Vishwanath Srikantaiah highlighted the implications of changing rains for urban areas, + water management, and local communities. Moderated by Dr. Padmakumar MM, the colloquium encouraged + meaningful interaction among students, scholars, and faculty, and emphasized the importance of + integrating climate science with urban planning and sustainable development. +
+Distinguished Speakers
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+ Dr. Rajeevan Madhavan Nair
+Vice Chancellor
+Atria University, Bengaluru
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+Changing Rains: prediction and impacts for southwestern India
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+ Mr. Viswanath Srikanth
+Advisor
+Biome Environmental Trust, Bengaluru
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+Implication of changing rains for cities and communities
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+ Dr. Padmakumar MM
+Associate Professor
+Christ University - BCC
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+Moderator
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- Rainfall in Southwestern India is becoming more irregular and intense, increasing risks to + agriculture, urban infrastructure, and water security. +
- While climate science offers tools to predict these changing patterns, uncertainty makes + adaptive and resilient planning essential. +
- The discussions stressed that unplanned urbanisation and the neglect of natural water systems + worsen the impact of changing rains. +
- Emphasized the need for sustainable urban planning, community-based water conservation, and + interdisciplinary collaboration to effectively respond to climate change. +
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