Activities

At the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)’s Asia and the South-West Pacific Regional Outreach in Support of the IPCC Process on March 29, 2026, in Bangkok, Thailand. SMARTS Center and our early-career researchers had the opportunity to learn and connect with the diverse panel of IPCC experts and representatives, its partners, and fellow researchers from the field. The sessions include an introduction to the IPCC’s development history and mechanisms, panels for regio

It was a special moment for SMARTS researchers to get Dr. Parthasarathi Shome, Founder Chairman of the International Tax Research and Analysis Foundation (ITRAF) and SMARTS Esteemed Visiting Fellow, in person to discuss in an informal setting at the AIT library on the nuances of “Public Policy: Research, Formulation, and Implementation” on February 20, 2026.  Dr. Madhubani Ghosh from MMA, Boston, also actively attended the session for some time. Through decades of in-depth pr

At the “Oceans and Economy” session organized by the AIT Extension at the AITCC on February 19, 2026, Prof. Joyashree Roy delivered a guest lecture for students from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Boston, USA. Discussing topics on climate science, intergenerational human wellbeing, and the current and future maritime economy in a very lively interactive session. The takeaway: ☀️ The ocean absorbed over 90% of the excess heat in the climate system (IPCC, 2019, p. 2) and by 2

At the First Charleston Conference in Asia, organized by Charleston Hub, on 2026, January 26 to 28, 2026, at the Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside, Bangkok, Thailand, Prof. Joyashree Roy was the keynote speaker on “Asia in the Climate Change Landscape” on January 27. The session discusses the importance of a regional and Asian perspective in climate change impacts and mitigation to achieve sustainable, equitable, and just transitions within the planetary boundary. She emphasize

At the ICC Environment Partnership Summit & Excellence Awards 2026, held on January 8 th , 2026, in Kolkata, India. Prof. Joyashree discusses the positive experience and impression of the event and the progress made by leading Indian industries. Watch here: The takeaway: ✔️Leading industries in India are adopting circular practices for a better and more sustainable future for India 💡 Find more of Prof. Joyashree’s and SMARTS Center's work on the Circular Economy, including t