Exploring New Dimensions for Sustainable Development Goals: Innovative Approaches in Geographical Research 2024 (Springer Proceedings in Geography and Sustainability) - Hardcover

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ISBN 10: 303200456X ISBN 13: 9783032004567

Verlag: Springer, 2026

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The second International Seminar organized by the Department of Geography at Rampurhat College explored innovative approaches in geographical research. This seminar series aims to serve as a dynamic platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage with cutting-edge methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives that address the complex contemporary challenges. By promoting collaboration across various disciplines, the seminar seeks to contribute meaningfully to the global and national discourse on geographical research and its applications.
 
This year's seminar, focusing on "Exploring New Dimensions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)", highlights the critical role geography plays in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. With a special emphasis on India's vision for Viksit Bharat@2047, this seminar showcases research that addresses pressing issues such as climate change, urbanization, biodiversity conservation, and social inequality.

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Dr. Jayanta Das is an esteemed academic in Geography, serving as the Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Geography at Rampurhat College, West Bengal, India. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of North Bengal, with his research focused on sustainable alternatives to tobacco cultivation in West Bengal’s Koch Behar district. Dr. Das's expertise encompasses climate change, applied geomorphology, hazard management, soil and agricultural geography, remote sensing, GIS, and environmental geography. An accomplished editor, Dr. Das has led special issues in journals like Environmental Science and Pollution Research and contributed to multiple volumes with Springer. His books cover diverse topics, including hazard monitoring, sustainable agriculture, and geomorphology. His research is published in high-impact journals, reflecting his proficiency in areas like flood risk assessment, groundwater recharge, and land use analysis. Dr. Das has played a significant role in advancing geographical sciences, organizing international conferences and training workshops, including a SERB and ICSSR-sponsored seminar on sustainable development. His international collaborations include mentoring African researchers through the CV Raman International Fellowship, focusing on hydro-geographical studies and risk mapping. Recognized with multiple awards for his contributions, Dr. Das’s dedication to research and education continues to impact the field of geography both nationally and globally.

 

Asraful Alam is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Rampurhat College, affiliated to The University of Burdwan, West Bengal, India. He has completed his Postgraduate degree from the Department of Geography at Visva-Bharati. He furthered his expertise by obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics from Jadavpur University, enhancing his proficiency in the field. His research interests span a wide range, encompassing fluvial geomorphology, agriculture geography, and disaster management, geospatial data analysis and GIS applications. He has published articles in reputed international journals. He has more than 10 years of academic experience and shared his insights as a guest faculty in various colleges and universities.

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The second International Seminar organized by the Department of Geography at Rampurhat College explored innovative approaches in geographical research. This seminar series aims to serve as a dynamic platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to engage with cutting-edge methodologies and interdisciplinary perspectives that address the complex contemporary challenges. By promoting collaboration across various disciplines, the seminar seeks to contribute meaningfully to the global and national discourse on geographical research and its applications.
 
This year's seminar, focusing on "Exploring New Dimensions for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)", highlights the critical role geography plays in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. With a special emphasis on India's vision for Viksit Bharat@2047, this seminar showcases research that addresses pressing issues such as climate change, urbanization, biodiversity conservation, and social inequality.

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• Verlag: Springer
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 303200456X
• ISBN 13: 9783032004567
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 753
• Herausgeber: Das Jayanta, Alam Asraful
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