The Centre for Management Communication (CenComm), a Centre of Excellence at IIM Bangalore, in collaboration with the Centre for Environment Education (CEE), organised a roundtable discussion recently on the role of sub-national policies in tackling climate change at the IIMB campus.
Following a recent publication from CEE titled, ‘Role of Sub-National Policies in Addressing the Climate Change Challenge – Learnings from Karnataka’s SAPCC’, the discussion sought to bridge the gap between global commitments and local execution.
One of the panellists, Judith Weinberger-Singh, Resident Representative, Hanns Seidel Foundation India, highlighted the role of multilateral and bilateral collaborations in advancing climate action, drawing key insights from the European Union’s initiatives, said the college press release.
Dr. Ram Prasath Manohar, IAS, Chairman of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB), underscored the pivotal role of subnational governments in strengthening climate resilience, with a specific focus on water management and urban sustainability.
Bringing a corporate perspective, Srinivasa C. K., General Manager – Sustainability (ESG), Promotion Division at Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd., discussed Sustainable Mobility & Industry Leadership in Climate Action, emphasizing the automotive sector’s role in driving a greener future.
The event was attended by a diverse audience, including members of the IIM Bangalore community, industry professionals, sustainability-driven entrepreneurs, and students from different institutions.
