The Climate Thinker

The Climate Thinker with Adamas University successfully organized Biomeet–2026: Voices for Wetlands at the APJ Abdul Kalam Convention Centre, Kolkata, with support from Asar Social Impact Advisors. The conference brought together academicians, policymakers, researchers, grassroots organizations, and over 300 students, reflecting a strong and growing engagement in wetland conservation and sustainability.

The programme featured a keynote session by Prof. Punarbasu Chaudhuri, Professor & Head, Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta. A panel discussion titled “Policy Starts with You: Youth Roles in Wetland Advocacy, Research & Decision-Making” was moderated by Dr. Arindam Roy, The Climate Thinker, Sri Samanjit Sengupta (WBCS Executive), Senior Personnel Manager, West Bengal Pollution Control Board; Ms. Dhruba Das Gupta, Project Director, Society for Creative Opportunities and Participatory Ecosystems (SCOPE); Dr. Chandrima Sinha, Programme Manager, Nature Environment and Wildlife Society; Dr. Pritha Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science, University of Calcutta; Dr. Tuhin Bhadra, Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, School of Basic and Applied Sciences, Adamas University; and Dr. Sugato Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, School of Law and Justice, Adamas University.

The conference also recognized organizations such as Howrah Jila Joutha Paribesh Mancha and Kasthashali Banabithi for their contributions to community-led wetland conservation. The event concluded with student poster presentations on wetland biodiversity, pollution management, climate change, and community governance, showcasing innovative perspectives from emerging scholars. Biomeet–2026 successfully provided a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge exchange, reinforcing the critical role of youth and communities in advancing sustainable wetland conservation in West Bengal.