Rupa Kumar Kolli and Purnamita Dasgupta participated in Harvard University’s India 2047

  • Event Date

    05-06-2025 - 06-06-2025

  • Event Time

    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Rupa Kumar Kolli and Purnamita Dasgupta participated in Harvard University's India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future conference. Kolli as an expert contributed as a climate expert in the climate track, while Purnamita presented key discussion points derived from the findings of the Chhanw project. The conference served as a valuable opportunity and learning forum, bringing together global expertise across disciplines, policy, and practice. https://mittalsouthasiainstitute.harvard.edu/india-2047-building-a-climate-resilient-future/ Purnamita Dasgupta participated in a discussion led by Satchit Balsari on Measuring the Impact of Heat on Human Health, exploring the question “How hot is too hot?” The panel included Jason Lee, Steven Sherwood, and Robert Meade. This session was part of India 2047: Building a Climate-Resilient Future, organized by the Lakshmi Mittal and Family South Asia Institute and the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University. https://salatainstitute.harvard.edu/hcaw_key_themes/health/ The Climate Science and Agriculture session was focused on exploring how climate change is reshaping India’s monsoon patterns and amplifying the frequency and severity of heat waves, with profound consequences for agriculture, water resources, and human health.  During the session,  Dr Rupa Kumar Kolli contributed to insights into India's changing climate and monsoon patterns and the need for region- and sector-specific climate information for developing effective adaptation strategies. His reflections emphasized the importance of well-informed community-based resilience and the integration of tailored climate data products for future planning, facilitated by multidisciplinary collaborative platforms including heat-health forums at different levels.  https://salatainstitute.harvard.edu/hcaw_key_themes/heat/