Humanity faces an urgent need to address the growing threat of climate change, driven by rising global carbon dioxide emissions and their severe consequences. Over the past two decades, emissions have surged, leading to more frequent extreme weather events, natural disasters, and ecosystem disruption worldwide. Climate change manifests in various ways, such as rising sea levels, coastal erosion, hurricanes, floods, and prolonged droughts that impact agriculture and water supplies. Despite some progress, achieving global cooperation and implementing effective climate policies remain significant challenges. Odisha has also experienced the effects of climate change, with rising temperatures and erratic monsoon patterns affecting agriculture and water management. In response, the Odisha government, businesses, and civil society are taking steps to mitigate and adapt to these challenges.

The Climate Change Summit 2024, themed "Addressing Global Climate Challenges: A Call to Action," aims to bring together a diverse group of stakeholders, policymakers, scientists, and advocates to tackle pressing environmental issues. The summit will focus on critical issues like soil conservation, land restoration, and waste management.

With this backdrop ,Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) ) is proposing to organize the 4th Edition of CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT –"Addressing Climate Issues & Challenges": Saving Soil -Land Restoration & Waste Management at 1000 hrs on 25th November 2024 ,Bhubaneswar at Hotel PAL HEIGHTS ,Bhubaneswar in Association with Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB), Government of Odisha .

KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TECHNICAL SESSIONS:

Technical Session 1:LAND RESTORATION FOR ACHIEVING THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS -

Challenges, Regulations, and Case Studies on Sustainable Management of Industrial Waste

Technical Session 2 : Industry Best Practices - which will have the Industry's various revolutionary initiatives and success stories to address climate change issues and energy efficiencies.