Dr M Manzurul Hassan (b.1966) is Professor of Geography and Environment, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka, Bangladesh. His research encompasses climate change, environmental health, environmental management, and spatial modelling. He received his MSc in Geographical Information for Development (GID) from Durham University, UK and later, his PhD in Social Sciences and Health from the same University with the Commonwealth Scholarships Programme. He was a Commonwealth Fellow of the Institute of Hazard and Risk Resilience (IHRR), Durham University, UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (with TIBG) and member of several international and national professional bodies. He is an editor of several international peer-reviewed journals.

Professor Hassan’s research investigates groundwater arsenic poisoning, air quality monitoring, climate change, environmental health risk, and environmental justice. Apart from his recent book on “Arsenic in Groundwater: Poisoning and Risk Assessment” from CRC Press, he wrote a significant number of research papers and book chapters. In addition, he has also served as a consultant to several world bodies, including the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, UNICEF, and World Health Organization in the fields of climate change and human health, WASH, air quality monitoring, medical waste management, digital elevation model (DEM), EIA, EMP and so on.

Prof. Armen Saghatelyan graduated from Yerevan State University, Department of Geology. Received his PhD degree in 1985 and the academic degree of Doctor of geol.-mineralogical sciences in 2000 at the Institute of Mineralogy, Geochemistry and Crystallochemistry of Rare Elements (Moscow). Since 1993 Prof. Saghatelyan has been the Founder Director of the Center for Ecological-Noosphere Studies of National Academy of Sciences of Republic of Armenia. He has been heading a number of national and international research projects. A member of several international professional organizations. The author and co-author of over 200 scientific publications.

geochemistry and environmental sciences.

Dr. Alexander Ivlev received his PhD (1968) in the Chemical Technology Institute of Mendeleyev (Moscow). His next PhD (1986), he got in the Institute of Chemical Physics of Russian Academy of Sciences for research on biophysical mechanisms in photosynthesizing cell. In 2005 he was awarded the medal of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences “To Author of Scientific Discovery”. Since 1971 he worked in the Scientific Research Institute of Oil Prospecting. In 1995 he was invited to be a Professor of Russian State Agrarian University. Here he discovered the carbon isotope effect in photorespiration (1993) and the oscillatory nature of photosynthesis (2004) and began the project “Global Carbon Cycle”. He is an author of 5 scientific monographs and over 230 publications in Russian and foreign journals.

isotope fractionation, cell metabolism, plant physiology, evolution, organic geochemistry, biogenesis, carbon cycle.

Mouad Elharrami, elected president of the governing council of the African Youth Parliament on june 2018 in Nairobi , a young expert leading initiatives to implement Sustainable development in African policies, founder of the African Youth Summit for Climate that has gathered more than 40 African country around one topic finding innovating solutions to reduce the impact of Climate Change in Africa, a negotiator at the COP22 in Marrakech on behalf of the African Youth.

Climate Change

In guiding organisations in their International Expansion Strategies, I have gained experience in no less than 24 countries over the past 24 years of my professional life. I have led as a CEO in my time, whilst simultaneously holding two Executive Directorships in consulting concerns on the African continent. This practice of assisting organisations with international expansion strategies led me to complete my PhD in Strategy, Business Management and Administration, in 2012 at the Stellenbosch University Business School.

Climate, Sustainability and Systems Thinking.

Prof. Vladimir Zakrutkin graduated from Rostov State University, Department of Geology and Geography. Received his PhD degree in 1974 and the academic degree of Doctor of Geology and Mineralogy in 1982. Since 1990 Prof. V.Zakrutkin has been the head of the Department of Geoecology and applied Geochemistry of Southern Federal University. The author and co-author of over 250 scientific publications (among them 9 monographs), devoted to the study of regularities of changes in physical and chemical parameters of the natural environment in the geological past and their impact on the size of the earth's biomass; of critical epochs in the geological history of the biosphere (of causes and consequences); to development of methods of complex assessment and zoning of territories by degree of ecological tension; of environmental-hydrological problems of arid zones caused by the growth of anthropogenic impact and climate change. Chairman of the editorial Board of the journal "Proceedings of higher educational institutions. The North Caucasus region. Natural science», expert of the Government of the Russian Federation, expert of the Russian Academy of Sciences, member of the Expert Council of the Russian Foundation for fundamental research. Member of the Scientific Council on fundamental geographical problems of the International Association of Academies of Sciences.

Early stages of biosphere evolution, critical epochs in the geological history of the biosphere, the current state of the major components of the environment and their change in conditions of intense anthropogenic impact and climate change

Sadiq Austine Okoh is Founder and CEO of CarbonFree Africa Network - an NGO committed to the eradication of Africa’s adverse carbon footprint.He is also associated with Benue State University, Makurdi, Nigeria. His work aims to support-Africa’s low carbon transition by ensuring that the continent meets her Paris commitments.Partnership with organizations with practical and cost-efficient projects towards: improved management/ conservation of natural resources in the context of Paris Agreement.Promotion of low-carbon technology by introducing improved energy efficiency, develop renewable energy sources, encourage modern biomass technology and translate climate change risk into an investment opportunity for local communities and create awareness through environmental education.He is a member of the Green Economics Institute, a think-tank on greening the economy based in Oxford. And also a technical expert of the International Bamboo and Rattan organization (INBAR) and Task Force Bamboo for Renewable Energy (TFB4RE) Steering Committee member.

Climate Change

Professor of KSU. U.D. Aliev. From 1985 to 2013, she worked at SFU (RSU), carried out various research projects on the study of the vegetation cover of the Don and the Caucasus basin, including on environmental issues, both in Russia and in Ukraine: since 1996 - in the post of head. the Laboratory of Biodiversity and Specially Protected Natural Territories of the Research Institute of Biology of the Southern Federal University; since 2012 - in the position of Director of Botswana SFedU.

Biodiversity,Conservation,Biology,Ecology and Evolution,Conservation,Ecology,Climate Change, Ecosystem,Ecology Species Diversity,Invasive Species Plant Ecology Biodiversity Monitoring Biodiversity & Conservation Immunology Community Ecology Vegetation

Christopher Bryant has almost 50 years of research experience in peri-urban agriculture (France, Canada and other countries) and 26 years research experience in adaptation of agriculture to climate change and variability as well as 30 years’ experience in community development. He was a Professor in Geography, University of Waterloo for 20 years and Professor in Géographie, Université de Montréal for 24 years. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Environmental Design and Rural Development at the University of Guelph, Canada.

climate change adaptation, agricultural development, Food Belts around cities, strategic planning for development, community development

Arek Sinanian, an environmental engineer, was one of Australia’s earliest practitioners in greenhouse gas management and climate change risk assessment. In 2005, he was accepted into the international roster of experts for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and became the only Australian voted on the prestigious six-person Accreditation Panel of UNFCCC’s Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee. Arek Sinanian is an exeptional presenter with considerable experience in national and international conference and corporate presentations.

Climate change

Dr. Sumin Valiyaveetil is the Founder and President of INSPIREDD, a Global Non-Profit Organization headquartered in Canada focusing on tackling crisis with poverty, water, health, environment and disaster in the world’s rural and poorest countries. He holds a Doctorate in Competitive Intelligence and has extensive experience in Research & Development, Business Process Re-Engineering, Innovation Projects, etc in multiple industries and global locations such as Canada, USA, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia and Middle East. He is the founder of Generations Global Inc., a Research & Development and Innovation firm headquartered in Canada which design and develop Nano-Technology devices as well as launch ecological projects in order to reduce the global carbon footprint, develop renewable energy sources with improved energy efficiency, climate change risk assessment, etc. He is also a guest lecturer in multiple educational institutions in Canada and is heading a number of national and international research projects.

Climate Change,water, health, environment

Nazarenko O.V. has completed her PhD from Rostov state university. She is the Associate Professor of Institute of Earth Science, Southern Federal University. He has published more than 110 scientific papersin reputed journals and has been serving as an editorial board member of repute

problem of water and influence of climate

An International Disaster Management and Climate Change specialist, presently working as Director of Disaster Management and Climate Change Department, Shoolini University, Himachal Pradesh. Fifteen years of Strategic Leadership Experience and expertise on Interdisciplinary Programme Management, Project Cycle Management, Academic Teaching, Training & Capacity Development, Curriculum Development, Research and Outreach Programme in the areas of; Holistic Disaster Management Policy and Practices, Sustainable Development, Climate Change Adoption Policy and Resilience practices and Humanitarian Response including implementation guidelines, policy and strategy formulation, Governance and technical oversight of human and financial resources in developing countries. I lead more than 12 international research projects in 14 countries and published 37 international and national paper scopes index journal.

Mountain Hazard and Climate Change in Hindu-kush Himalaya

Psychologist and, Environmental and Emergency Consultant. Chief of Brigade in a Forest Fire Service with more than 20 years of experience. He collaborates with several companies and institutions in the area of training in Psychology in Emergencies and Human Resources. He is Professor at the University of Valencia in the Master in "Intervention and operational coordination in emergencies and catastrophes" and other postgraduate courses on emergencies. Director and President of the International Scientific-Professional Committee of the National Symposium on Forest Fires (SINIF). He has lectured internationally and has been part of the Organizing Committee of several International Congresses on Earth Sciences and Climate Change. He has published articles on forest fires, stress, psychosocial risks and emotional trauma, mainly in relation to emergency services and natural disasters. Currently, he is assigned to the Research Group on "Climate and Territorial Planning" (University of Alicante), where he researches on the social perception of forest fire risk and behavior in the event of possible disasters.

Forest fires, risk perception, natural hazards, environmental psychology and human behavior in emergency situations. Currently, he is assigned to the Research Group on "Climate and Territorial Planning" (University of Alicante), where he researches on the social perception of forest fire risk and behavior in the event of possible disasters.

Peter Nigel Cameron is the founder and MD of Energy Markets Global Limited, a UK based international energy consultancy and corporate executive training company, advising on the strategic, commercial and regulatory aspects of developing energy markets, working for corporate and public clients worldwide.Peter is a lecturer in business strategy for Middlesex University (UK), oil and gas MBA. He has published two books on energy, 15 articles and presented at numerous international conferences. Peter has an MBA and a BA Hons.

Energy, Oil, Gas, Climate.

Joy Manglani is an independent Environmental Scientist & Inventor. He holds the prestigious B. Tech. degree from a premier institution, IIT Delhi, in Chemical Engineering. He invents and promotes Sustainable Technologies for Joyful Life and Healthy Environment. He has experience of successfully inventing and applying technologies in the fields of Water and Sanitation, Eco-friendly Handcrafted Textiles & Clothing, Organic Farming, Eco-friendly Asbestos Cement, Business revival, Thermal Engineering, Awareness and Justice. He is a founder (since 1983) and core team member of an NGO - Only Nature Endures (ONE) also called OneNature. ONE draws its vision and mission from its members. Joy also shares his R&D with colleagues, interns and others. He has been an honorary Advisor to Government of Maharashtra (India) on Water and Sanitation Technologies. He has also been an honorary Advisor to Government of India for Occupational Safety in Factories or Industries. His ancestors and current family are social workers. His earnings come only after his projects for R&D are successful. His current technology “Creating a Sustainable Green Planet (SGP) by Generation of Solar Bio-Energy using Wastewater” has been in R&D stage since over 16 years. He currently needs support for building awareness of this socially valuable technology.

Water and Sanitation, Eco-friendly Handcrafted Textiles & Clothing, Organic Farming, Eco-friendly Asbestos Cement, Business revival, Thermal Engineering,

Arek Sinanian, an environmental engineer, was one of Australia’s earliest practitioners in greenhouse gas management and climate change risk assessment. In 2005, he was accepted into the international roster of experts for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and became the only Australian voted on the prestigious six-person Accreditation Panel of UNFCCC’s Joint Implementation Supervisory Committee.
Arek Sinanian is an exeptional presenter with considerable experience in national and international conference and corporate presentations.

Climate change