| The U.S Embassy says it will be hosting Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati, a Senior Fellow with the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas, during an August 12 to 16 visit to Guyana. Alavalapati will take part in meetings and activities relating to sustainable forestry,Cheap NFL Jerseys Wholesale, renewable energy,Wholesale Jerseys Free Shipping, and climate change.Dr. Janaki Alavalapati“He will consult with government officials, non-governmental organizations, and academic researchers on ways to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and enhance carbon sequestration in the land use sector, including through the conservation and sustainable management of forests,” the US Embassy said yesterday.The visit will include a meeting with Natural Resources and Environment Minister, Robert Persaud; a presentation at the University of Guyana’s Conference on Sustainable Development; and a trip to the Iwokrama International Centre for Rainforest Conservation and Development.Dr. Alavalapati’s visit to Guyana supports implementation of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA).At the April 2009 Summit of the Americas in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, leaders of the Western Hemisphere underscored that energy and climate change are among the most important issues confronting the region and reaffirmed their commitment to work together towards a clean-energy future.Responding to these shared challenges, President Barack Obama invited all governments in the Western Hemisphere to join the ECPA.According to the US Embassy, the President encouraged a strong ECPA focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy,Asics Dynaflyte 2 Mens, cleaner and more efficient use of fossil fuels, energy poverty, and infrastructure.In April 2010, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton proposed the expansion of the ECPA to include initiatives on sustainable forests and land use and climate change adaptation.The Senior ECPA Fellows program is a network of high-level technical experts in the fields of climate change and energy who travel between countries in the Western Hemisphere to consult with governments or other institutions. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemispheric Affairs and is administered by Partners of the Americas. There are currently 20 Senior ECPA Fellows who participate in these international exchanges.Dr. Janaki R.R. Alavalapati is a Professor and the Head of the Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation Department within the College of Natural Resources at Virginia Tech University.“Dr. Alavalapati’s experience includes sustainable forests and landscapes, climate mitigation and adaptation, sustainable biomass energy,Wholesale MLB Jerseys, environmental services,NFL Jerseys China, community forestry, agro-forestry, and policy impact analysis.”As a Senior Advisor of International Energy Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and a Senior ECPA Fellow, he has worked on several bilateral and multilateral energy initiatives.Dr. Alavalapati has taught courses in Forest Conservation and Management Policy; Forest Resources Valuation; Natural Resource Economics; Natural Resource Policy and Administration; Bioenergy; and Integrated Forested Watershed Management. He has also designed and implemented projects focusing on market and policy solutions for forests, natural resources, and environmental problems at local, regional,Aron Baynes Jersey, and international levels.Guyana’s forest and its conservation have taken new significance with the US$250M deal signed with Norway in 2009 to continue maintaining its pristine condition. |
