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Transport The ease of urban mobility – the way people move from one place to another – determines the quality of life in a city. Safe, comfortable, and affordable modes of transport allow people to access education, employment, markets, and recreational activities. As our cities grow, the demand for transport will continue to grow. By investing in electric vehicles, enhancing safety measures, and planning for convenient access to public transport hubs, cities can plan and manage this growth while minimising the negative externalities associated with it. Sustainable Cities Increased urbanisation has brought it with issues related to air quality, road safety, and urban sprawl. In several peri-urban areas, self-provisioning of public services is the norm in the absence of municipal capacity to deliver. It doesn’t have to be like this. Cities and towns in India can ensure better planning and ensure quality public services while protecting natural resources and create regions that are safe for the present and future generations. Innovation Technology has changed the way we negotiate the world. It has changed the way we commute, eat, consume information, and even socialise. In Indian cities, a growing ecosystem of start-ups are developing solutions aimed at more efficiently managing various aspects of our everyday lives., including water, waste, energy, and mobility. At present, most of our cities are struggling to stretch limited budgets in order to provide for basic services. So, how can they leverage this growth in innovative technologies in order to arrive at a win-win solution for all stakeholders? Clean Energy WRI India works towards adoption of clean energy solutions through initiatives in renewable energy, efficiency and access. We have developed tools that show the un-met and under-met demand for electricity, thereby helping utilities provide clean, reliable, and affordable power to users. Our work contributes to India’s development goals including poverty reduction, achieving climate resilient cities and increased job opportunities. Sustainable Habitats WRI India aims to restore forests and landscapes, secure land rights and make degraded lands more productive through tree-based interventions. We combine advancements in knowledge, robust analysis, and cutting-edge technologies to provide tools and strategies for planning, implementing, and monitoring successful landscape approaches that support India’s commitments to the Bonn Challenge, the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals Climate Action WRI India aims to restore forests and landscapes, secure land rights and make degraded lands more productive through tree-based interventions. We combine advancements in knowledge, robust analysis, and cutting-edge technologies to provide tools and strategies for planning, implementing, and monitoring successful landscape approaches that support India’s commitments to the Bonn Challenge, the Paris Climate Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals Safer Cities The threat of climate change is looming large on India and is already making an impact in the form of extreme weather conditions, erratic monsoons and rising sea levels. WRI India advises decision makers on how best to integrate adaptation and resilience into their city plans, policies, and budgets. Our research focuses on local adaptation strategies that also improve the welfare of the marginalised in rural and urban planning. 07 MAY / MAIN STAGE FEATURED

Speakers

Hon’ble Prakash Javadekar

Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Minister of Information and Broadcasting

He is the current Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in office since 2019. He is also a Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, and briefly held the portfolio of Information and Broadcasting.

Dr. Andrew Steer

President and CEO, World Resources Institute (WRI)

Dr. Steer joined WRI from the World Bank, where he served as Special Envoy for Climate Change from 2010-12. From 2007-10, he served as Director General at the UK Department of International Development (DFID) in London. This was followed by 10 years in East Asia, where he was Head of the World Bank in Vietnam and Indonesia.

Hon’ble Suresh Prabhu

Former Minister of Commerce and Industry

He was formerly the Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation. He is a chartered accountant by profession and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

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Schedule

DAY 1

Wednesday
07 May 2019
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7:30
First floor
Registration & Breakfast

Pre-Conference and Main Conference Registration Desk Open
Plaza Court Registration Area

9:00
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Kevin & Amanda
Founders Nest @ Main hall
Discussion: Explorations of new approaches

This presentation will describe seven essential actions that could unleash the power of prevention and substantially reduce the prevalence of behavioral health problems and inequality in health and behavior outcomes in the U.S. population.

10:00
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Stuard Ferrel
Founder Nest @ Main hall
Explorations of new approaches to creative leadership

Business leaders know that growing a company requires you to put yourself out there and stay ahead of trends. One good way to accomplish both is by attending industry events throughout the year.

11:00
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Melissa Tatcher
Designer @ Main hall
Explorations of Regional Chief Executive Network's Leadership

The Regional Leadership Conference provides the opportunity to meet officers from different sized sections as well as learn about the many different types of activities they hold.

12:00
Restaurant
Lunch break

Please take lunch in your own time. Conference attendees will not be charged.

14:00
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Eva Hudson
Marketing operations @ Lobby
Discussion: Innovation and Technological entrepreneurship

In a marketplace where customers are more aware, active, and value-driven, firms must rapidly conceive and develop new products and services that meet customers' changing demands.

16:00
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Stuard Ferrel
Co-founder @ Main hall
Managing business relationships

Relationships are the foundation for opportunities in the world of business, especially as you rise through the ranks of management or decide to start your own business.

18:00
Rooftop Bar
Cocktail break

Business cocktail parties are a great opportunity to break out of your shell.

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DAY 2

Thursday
08 May 2019
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7:30
First floor
Breakfast

Pre-Conference and Main Conference Registration Desk Open
Plaza Court Registration Area

9:00
Slider-people-04
Eva Hudson
Marketing operations @ Lobby
Discussion: Explorations of new approaches

This presentation will describe seven essential actions that could unleash the power of prevention and substantially reduce the prevalence of behavioral health problems and inequality in health and behavior outcomes in the U.S. population.

10:00
People-3
Stuard Ferrel
Founder Nest @ Main hall
Explorations of new approaches to creative leadership

Business leaders know that growing a company requires you to put yourself out there and stay ahead of trends. One good way to accomplish both is by attending industry events throughout the year.

11:00
People-4
Melissa Tatcher
Designer @ Main hall
Explorations of Regional Chief Executive Network's Leadership

The Regional Leadership Conference provides the opportunity to meet officers from different sized sections as well as learn about the many different types of activities they hold.

12:00
Restaurant
Lunch break

Please take lunch in your own time. Conference attendees will not be charged.

14:00
Slider2-pic03
Kevin & Amanda
Founders Nest @ Main hall
Discussion: Innovation and Technological entrepreneurship

In a marketplace where customers are more aware, active, and value-driven, firms must rapidly conceive and develop new products and services that meet customers' changing demands.

16:00
People-1
Stuard Ferrel
Co-founder @ Main hall
Managing business relationships

Relationships are the foundation for opportunities in the world of business, especially as you rise through the ranks of management or decide to start your own business.

18:00
Rooftop Bar
Closing party

Business cocktail parties are a great opportunity to break out of your shell.

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Agenda

28 March 2019

29 March 2019

Publications

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Category Energy

Implementing Demand Aggregation for Rooftop Solar Systems in Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprise Clusters

February , 2020
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India has 63.3 million Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs). 31% of these are manufacturing...
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Assessing Clean Energy Opportunities Through Demand Aggregation in Bengaluru’s Apartment Buildings

February , 2020
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India has ambitious renewable energy targets, a portion of which must be met through rooftop...
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Here Comes the Sun – Residential Consumers’ Experiences With Rooftop Solar PV in Five Indian Cities

December , 2018
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This working paper documents residential consumers’ experiences with solar rooftop PV systems. The data is...
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Towards Smarter Service Provision for Smart Cities – Accounting for the Social Costs of Urban Service Provision

December , 2018
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India is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and urbanisation is both...
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Prepared Communities – Implementing the Urban Community Resilience Assessment in Vulnerable Neighborhoods of Three Cities

December , 2018
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Climate change affects poor and marginalized communities first and hardest. Particularly in cities, a lack...
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