'Climate change is a risk factor'
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 13 2011:
For every 100 years world's temperature is increased by 1degree Celsius but in every 100 years Manipur's temperature is increased by 1.8 degree Celsius, so it is a big risk factor for Manipur, said Dr T Brajakumar, Research Officer, State Nodal Department for Climate Change Action Plan.
Dr Brajakumar was speaking in a One Day District Level Consultative Workshop for Manipur State Action Plan on Climate Change organised by Oikos Protection Forum, Ukhrul in association with All Manipur NGO Forum at Tangkhul Theological Association Hall, Ukhrul.
Many individuals, academia, private sector bodies, civil society groups, NGOs and students attended the workshop.
Kh Chinglen, assistant general secretary, All Manipur NGO Forum also attended the function.