Current Science

Pratik M. Pawar ¹, S. Priya ¹, Geetha Sugumaran ²

Affiliations
1 Current Science Association, Bengaluru 560 080, IN
2 Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru 560 080, IN

Abstract

The 30th mid-year meeting of the Indian Academy of Sciences, Bengaluru was held at Satish Dhawan Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru between 28 June and 29 June 2019. The two-day meeting comprised of several scintillating talks by the elected fellows and associates, a public lecture by Tony Joseph, a symposium on P.C. Mahalanobis’ scientific contributions and some special lectures among other things.

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Pratik M. Pawar ¹, S. Priya ¹

Affiliations
1 Current Science Association

Abstract

Water, being at the core of sustainable development, is strongly connected to all Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs). Meeting SDG6, viz. ‘Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all’, will help accelerate the implementation of the other goals on health, food security, poverty, climate action and economic growth. Drawing focus to this important goal, a recent conference brought together over 700 participants, including natural scientists, social scientists, technologists, civil society and policymakers in the SGD implementation process to develop knowledge-toconcrete actions and innovative solutions for a sustainable water future.

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