The 22nd Brajamohan Sarma Memorial Annual Lecture will be held in Guwahati on September 20, focusing on the ecological significance of the Brahmaputra and the impact of human interventions on the river and civilisation in Assam.
Organised by the Brajamohan Sarma Memorial Trust, the annual lecture will feature Rituraj Phukan, founder of the Indigenous Climate Justice Forum, climate activist and author, as the speaker.
The lecture, titled “Brahmaputra in peril: Ecology, human interventions and civilization in Assam”, will examine issues surrounding the river’s ecological condition and its relationship with human settlements and civilisation in the state.
The programme is scheduled to begin at 11 am at the Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture, M.G. Road, Uzanbazar, Guwahati.
The Brahmaputra remains central to Assam’s geography, economy, agriculture, culture and history, while its ecological dynamics have also been closely linked with flooding, erosion, riverine livelihoods and human settlements.
The memorial lecture is expected to provide a platform for discussions on the challenges facing the river and the broader implications of human activity on its ecosystem.
Rituraj Phukan, who works on climate and environmental issues, is also an author and founder of the Indigenous Climate Justice Forum. His participation is expected to bring perspectives on climate change, ecological conservation and community concerns into the discussion.
The annual lecture has been organised in memory of Brajamohan Sarma and forms part of the Trust’s continuing programme of public lectures. The event is open to those interested in Assam’s environment, ecology, history and civilisation.