International Conference on Climate Resilience

📅 Date: September 11 and 12, 2025

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📢 Organized by: Research and Education for Environmental Foundation (REEF)

Day 1 – Conference Sessions

Theme: Scientific Insights, Conservation Strategies & Policy Innovations

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Inaugural Session
• Welcome Address – REEF Representative
• Keynote Speech: Mangrove Ecosystems & Their Role in Climate Resilience
• Felicitation of Chief Guests & Sponsors

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Plenary Session 1: Mangrove Science & Climate Change
• Climate Change & Coastal Ecosystems: Impacts on Mangroves
• Role of Mangroves in Carbon Sequestration & Coastal Protection
• Biodiversity of Mangrove Forests & Their Ecological Significance
• Q&A Session

☕ Tea Break (11:30 AM – 11:45 AM)

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Mangrove Conservation Strategies
• Restoration & Reforestation of Mangrove Habitats
• Challenges in Policy Implementation
• Community-Based Conservation Approaches
• Panelists: Scientists, Government Officials, Environmentalists

🍽️ Lunch Break (1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Technical Session: Sustainable Management of Mangrove Ecosystems
• Best Practices in Mangrove Restoration
• Socioeconomic Benefits of Mangrove Conservation
• Threats to Mangroves: Industrialization, Aquaculture, and Pollution
• Q&A Session

☕ Tea Break (3:30 PM – 3:45 PM)

3:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Poster & Oral Presentations
• Research Presentations by Students & Scholars
• Best Paper & Poster Award Announcement

🎤 Closing Remarks & Day 1 Summary (5:00 PM – 5:30 PM)

Day 2 – Field Visit (Pulicat Mangrove Ecosystem & Nearby Areas)

Theme: Hands-on Learning & Conservation in Action

7:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Departure & Travel to Pulicat
• Participants gather at Madras Christian College
• Travel to Pulicat Mangrove Ecosystem

9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Field Session 1: Exploring Mangrove Forests
• Guided Tour by Mangrove Ecologists
• Identification of Mangrove Species & Their Adaptations
• Discussion on Threats & Conservation Measures

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Field Session 2: Restoration & Community Involvement
• Planting & Restoration Activities
• Engagement with Local Conservation Groups
• Discussion on Sustainable Coastal Management Strategies

🍽️ Lunch Break (1:30 PM – 2:30 PM)

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Hands-on Activity & Data Collection
• Water Quality & Soil Analysis in Mangrove Areas
• Biodiversity Monitoring & Documentation

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Closing Session & Feedback
• Reflection on Learnings & Takeaways
• Certificate Distribution & Group Photo