Call for papers Two-Day International Seminar On “Global Issues of Population, Development and Environment” (October 27-28, 2014) No Registration fee for accepted paper authors Important Dates Deadline for submitting abstract: 15th August 2014 Notification of accepted papers: 20th August 2014 Deadline for submitting final paper: 15th September, 2014. International Seminar; 27-28, Oct, 2014 Dear Sir/ Madam, Population Research Center (PRC), ISEC is organizing a two-day International Conference on Global Issues of Population, Development and Environment on October 27-28, 2014 at ISEC, Nagarabhavi, Bangalore. The seminar will focus on themes related to Population growth, economic and infrastructure development and consequences thereof on Environment, as felt across the world in 21st century. About the PRC: The Population Research Centre (PRC) at ISEC is an interdisciplinary community of scholars established in 1972. The Centre is engaged in research and training in population dynamics.. The major objectives of the Centre are to conduct and promote sponsored and independent research in population studies and to assist the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi with policy inputs and feedback on population and health issues. The main financial support for the Centre comes from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW), New Delhi. The PRC is actively engaged mainly in research relating to contemporary issues of demography and health in India on one hand and issues of gender, development v/s environment on the other. Aims and Objectives of the Seminar: to examine the dynamics of population growth and its impact on environment across the continents of the world; to look at the nexus between population, poverty, development and environment with a view to assess the various environmental and other impacts of industrialization, urbanization and infrastructure development; to examine demographic change and its adverse impact on environment; to trace the level of environmental degradation as seen through the physical characteristics of a region; and to formulate policy prescriptions and recommendations to take an appropriate measures to mitigate environmental decay for sustainable development and to conserve environment for the generations to come. Scope and Outline of the Seminar: In the present era of Globalization, Privatization and Liberalization (LPG), the inter-relationship of population, development and environment (PDE), has been drawing greater attention of the researchers, academicians and environmental scientists. Over the years, the proximate causes such as population growth, poverty and density and ultimate factors such as development imperatives like urbanization, migration, industrialization, technological change and rapid economic growth etc., have been causing significant environmental damage. However, measuring environmental degradation within a region/nation is a difficult task. Also, its magnitude is not uniform across the continents of the world, and has been found to depend on the physical characteristics of a region concerned. The rapid face of urbanization, economic growth as well as un-controlled migration especially in under- developed countries of the world are now causing significant adverse impact on environment, and the environmental damage is quite high in developing countries as compared to developed countries. A look at the environmental issues across the continents, it becomes evident that in Africa, poverty is a major cause and consequence of environmental degradation and resource depletion that threatens the region. High population densities and continued economic growth and industrialization are causing serious environmental damage in Asia-Pacific region also. In Western Europe, road transport still remains the main source of urban air pollution, and overall emissions there are higher than the norm. Coming to Latin America and the Caribbean region, two major environmental issues haunt this region: first, the problem of urban environment, as nearly three quarters of its population lives in mega-cities, where poor air quality and water shortage have been affecting human health; second, depletion and destruction of forest resources, especially in the Amazon basin, and the related threat to bio-diversity. North America has been using more energy and resources per capita than people in any other region. This has resulted in acute stress on environment and also on human health. Unfortunately the Western ridge of North America is still facing a number of major environmental problems which include degradation of water and land resources, and these constitute the most pressing concerns about environmental degradation. In this context the proposed seminar Global Issues of Population, Development and Environment has selected the following seven sub themes to cover the complex issues of population, development and environment. This seminar is an attempt to bring together international scholars from cognate areas in a single platform to deliberate on the issues cited earlier. It is hoped that the conclusions of the seminar will directly helps to evolve policies and programmes for environmental protection with sustainable development. Sub-Themes: Population Dynamics, Poverty and Environmental Nexus Economic Growth, Industrialization and Environmental Damage Energy consumption, waste generation and environmental Pollution Demographic Change and the environment (Income generation, middle class population and its effects on environment) Development versus Environment (Landscape change, ecosystem imbalance and Environment) Issues of Urbanization, Migration and Governance Environmental Policies and Programmes Guidelines for Paper Presenters: Contributors should note the following: All the submissions must be made in word format. The manuscript should not exceed 4,500 words (About 15 A-4 size pages typed in double space). The cover page should bear only the title of the page, name, official address, E-mail ID, phone/fax numbers of the author(s), a brief biographical note of the author(s) and acknowledgements (if any). The first page of the manuscript (after the cover page) should also contain the title & the abstract only. Footnotes should be kept to a minimum and be numbered consecutively throughout the text with superscript Arabic numerals. Lastly, papers which focus on the conference theme by continent/country of the globe would be given top priority in the selection process. Guidelines for Abstract The abstract should not exceed 500 words and should include: • Title • Background • Objectives • Methodology • Findings/Results Please give name, affiliation, mailing address, E-mail and phone and fax number of the contributor(s) with the abstract. Review Process The manuscripts will be subjected to a critical review. The decision of the reviewers will be final and binding in all respects. Final Paper Formatting, Publishing and Presentation The accepted final papers may be published as part of the proceedings of the Conference and shall be given to all delegates in electronic format, in addition to forwarding the same to Policy making agencies for their consideration. Registration Fees: (No Registration fee for accepted papers) Delegates Academicians Rs. 5000 ($85) (International delegates) Academicians Rs. 2000 (Indian delegates out of Bangalore) Academicians Rs. 1500 (Local delegates) Accompanying Person Rs. 1000 Research Scholar/Students Rs. 1500 (outside participants) Research Scholar/Students Rs.1000 (Local) Registration fee includes: Local hospitality- food, accommodation for three nights, conference materials with bag and transport arrangements. (For local delegates, food and conference materials only) Travel: The paper presenters within India will get reimbursement of travel to and fro three-tier AC class train fare by the shortest route on production of tickets, and local hospitality during the seminar. The travel reimbursement will be confirmed only on receipt of the full paper. Registration fee can be transferred through online banking in the given details. For participants outside India: Bank Name: State Bank of Mysore, Mallathahally branch, Bangalore-72 Code No.40457, Bank account No. ISEC FCRA A/c No.54051120883 SWIFT code: SBMY IN BB 684 For participants within India: Bank Name: State Bank of Mysore, Mallathahally branch, Bangalore-72 Bank Account Name: ISEC – PRC PROJECTS Account No: 64058333980 IFSC Code: SBMY0040457 Research Scholar may please submit the certificate from the head of the department about pursuing Ph.D. Registration Form is available in the institute website: isec.ac.in and can be downloaded. 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