Conference Proceedings Edited

  1. VINOD K. SHARMA (Editor): Proceedings of the International Symposium on a Sustainable Future-2016, (ISSF-2016), IGIDR, February, 2016.
  2. VINOD K. SHARMA (Editor): International Symposium on a Sustainable Future-2012, (ISSF-2010), Proceedings of ISSF-2012, organized by IGIDR, January 19-21, 2012.
  3. VINOD K. SHARMA (Editor): International Symposium on a Sustainable Future-2010, (ISSF-2010), Proceedings of ISSF-2010, organized by IGIDR, January 11-14, 2010.
  4. VINOD K. SHARMA and O. MALYAROV (Editors): “Institutional Reforms and Development Units in Transitional Economy” Proceedings of Indo-Russian Seminar of Russian Academy of Sciences, ICSSR and IGIDR, 2007.
  5. VINOD K. SHARMA(Editor): ECOBALANCE AND LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT IN INDIA, Proceedings of International Conference, AIST and APO, Japan, MoEF and IDBI, India, Feb, 2002.
  6. V. K. SHARMA, A. BHATANAGR, S. PHADKE AND B. DASGUPTA (Editors): Proceedings of Refresher Course on Topics of Environment, Ergonomics, Consumer Services and Computer Aided Design, for University Teachers from all over India, sponsored by the University Grants Commission, SNDT Women University, December 1-24, 1998.
  7. VINOD K. SHARMA(Editor): Proceedings of the Seminar on “COASTAL CITIES OF INDIA: Responding to Environmental and Socio-economic Issues of Concern,” sponsored by the International Federation of Institutes for Advanced Study and International Development Research Centre, CANADA, organized at IGIDR, Mumbai, July, 1997.
  8. JYOTI PARIKH AND VINOD K. SHARMA (Editors): “Environmental Database of Indian Economy”, Proceedings of National Workshop on sponsored by the UNDP, The Indian Econometric Society, and the Ministry of Environment and Forests, IGIDR, Mumbai, October 15-16, 1997.

Papers in Conference Proceedings / Presentations

  1. VINOD K. SHARMA: SYNERGY AND TRADE-OFF BETWEEN SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS THROUGH DEVELOPMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY IN INDIA, presented in the International Conference on “The Status, Trends and Perspectives of World Economy for the Next Decade,” organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Economics & Tourism, “Dr. Mijo Mirković,” University of Pula, (Croatia, EU), and the Department of Macroeconomics and Economic Development, Faculty of Economics and Business, Zagreb (Croatia, EU), hosted by CH. C. S. UNIVERSITY OF MEERUT (UP), INDIA, November 26-28, 2018.
  2. VINOD K. SHARMA: : INDIA’S OPTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOR ALL: An Analysis of Trade Off between Socio-Economic and Environmental Goals, presented at “Science, Technology, Engineering and Management for Sustainable Development of Society (STEM-SDS),” Organized by Vidya College of Engineering, Vidya Knowledge Park, Meerut, India, November 23-24, 2018
  3. VINOD K. SHARMA AND SANGEETA SHARMA: “Nexus Between Environmental Education and Energy Poverty Among Indian Households,” presented at the 6th Education for Sustainability Asia Conference, organized by National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, April 30- May 02 , 2018, Singapore.
  4. VINOD K. SHARMA AND SANGEETA SHARMA: “Energy Poverty and Socio-economic Parameters of Indian Households,” presented at the Second Working Group Meeting of ERIA, Bangkok, Thailand, April 9-10, 2018.
  5. VINOD K. SHARMA AND SANGEETA SHARMA: EDUCATION ON AIR POLLUTION IN INDIA SHOULD FOCUS ON TRANSLATING THEORY INTO PRACTICE, Presented at the Network in Education for Sustainability Asia Conference 2017,” organized by the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, May 01-02, 2017.
  6. VINOD K. SHARMA AND SANGEETA SHARMA: Impact of Local and Global Environmental Problems on Livelihoods of Coastal Communities in India, presented by Vinod K. Sharma, as invited speaker in the Plenary Session on “Cross cutting issues, ” in an International Conference on Biodiversity, Climate Change Assessment and Impacts in Livelihood, Organized by University of Kathmandu and CUNY (USA), Kathmandu Nepal, 10-12 January, 2017.
  7. VINOD K. SHARMA AND SANGEETA SHARMA: INDIAN PHILOSOPHY AND PRESENT PERSPECTIVES ON SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, invited paper for presentation at the International Workshop on “ Practice for More Effective Implementation of Higher Education for Sustainability in Asia,” held at the Nanyang Executive Center (NEC), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, April 21-22, 2016.
  8. SANGEETA SHARMA and VINOD K. SHARMA: EXPERIENCE OF ACADEMIC COMMUNITY IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABILITY IN INDIA, , invited paper for presentation at the International Workshop on“ Practice for More Effective Implementation of Higher Education for Sustainability in Asia,” held at the Nanyang Executive Center (NEC), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, April 21-22, 2016.
  9. SANGEETA SHARMA and VINOD K. SHARMA: CONTRIBUTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH IN COMMUNITY BUILDING: A Case Study on Household Solid Waste Management in Mumbai, India, Proceedings of the International Workshop on “Post-Secondary Education for Sustainability in Asia: Curricula, Case Studies and Community-Building”, organized by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, January 31-February 02, 2015.
  10. VINOD K. SHARMA and SANGEETA SHARMA: HIGHER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ON SUSTAINABILITY IN INDIA: A Focus on the State of the Art and Role of Environmental Education, Proceedings of the International Workshop on “Post-Secondary Education for Sustainability in Asia: Curricula, Case Studies and Community-Building,” organized by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, January 31-February 02, 2015.
  11. VINOD K. SHARMA: GREEN JOBS AND HUMAN RESOURCES: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE, Presented at the, International Conference on, JOBS FOR DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS, Organized by the ICRIER and the World Bank, New Delhi, 1-2 December 2014.
  12. VINOD K. SHARMA (Y. Kudoh et al.): Methodology to Assess Sustainability of Biomass Utilisation in East Asia, Presented (by Y. Kudoh, both as Verbal and Poster Presentations) at the 11th International Conference on EcoBalance (EcoBalance 2014),Tsukuba, Japan, October 27-30 2014.
  13. VINOD K. SHARMA: Review of Some Case Studies on RE and their Impact in India, Presented at AIST-ERIA WG Meeting, on “Feasibility Study on the Best Mix of Renewable and Conventional Energy Sources Sustainable for various Asian Communities,” Bangkok, May 26-27, 2014.
  14. VINOD K. SHARMA: State of Renewable Energy in India, Presented at AIST-ERIA WG Meeting, on “Feasibility Study on the Best Mix of Renewable and Conventional Energy Sources Sustainable for various Asian Communities,” Jakarta, March 22-23, 2014.
  15. SANGEETA V. SHARMA AND VINOD K. SHARMA: Involvement of Sustainability Aspects in Education System in India, Conference Proceedings for the workshop on “Sustainability in Education: Pedagogical Themes and Practices in Asian Countries,” School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, February 27 -28, 2014.
  16. SANGEETA V. SHARMA AND VINOD K. SHARMA: Energy Trade Practices in India: Review of Tariff and Non-Tariff Barriers in Relation to the ASEAN, Presented by Sangeeta at the meeting, First Working Group Meeting of “Energy Market Integration,” ERIA, Jakarta, 02-03 February 2014.
  17. VINOD K. SHARMA: Invited as Group Leader and speaker at the Asian Regional Workshop on Life Cycle Cost Assessment of Infrastructure Projects. Also presented a discussion paper on “Life Cycle Approach for Development Projects in India,” UNU-FLORES and TERI University, New Delhi, December 18-19, 2013.
  18. VINOD K. SHARMA: Invited to Present a paper on Social Welfare and Environmental Security through Promotion of Sustainable Energy“ during an international Joint Seminar of the NRCT-ICSSR on Sustainable Development Issues, Bangkok, Thailand, August 23-28, 2013.
  19. VINOD K. SHARMA: Invited to Present a Country Report on “SOME EVIDENCES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FROM BIO-REFINERY VENTURES IN INDIA.” At the Tenth Asia Biomass Workshop, organized by TISTR, Thailand, AIST and New Energy Foundation, Japan, Bangkok, August 03-07, 2013.
  20. VINOD K. SHARMA et al.: “Application of the ERIA WG Methodology for Sustainability Assessment of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) Utilisation as Bioenergy and Bio-materials in Malaysia,” Proceedings of Ninth Biomass Asia Workshop, organized METI, AIST, NEF and JST, Tokyo, Japan, Dec.3-4, 2012.
  21. VINOD K. SHARMA et al.: “Extending the ERIA WG Methodology for Assessment of Sustainability of Biomass Utilisation in East Asia,” Proceedings of Ninth Biomass Asia Workshop, organized METI, AIST, NEF and JST, Tokyo, Japan, Dec.3-4, 2012.
  22. VINOD K. SHARMA et al.: Sustainable Energy Options in East Asian Countries: Reduction of GHG Emissions and Social Development through use of Biomass Energy in India, Invited Plenary Lecture, presented at 3rd International Conference on Climate Change and Sustainable Management of Natural Resources (TIMS-12), organized by ITM University, Gwalior, India, Feb. 5-7, 2012.
  23. VINOD K. SHARMA et al.: Progress of ERIA Working Group on ““Sustainability Assessment of Biomass Utilization in East Asia,” presented at the Eighth Biomass-Asia Workshop and ERIA WG meeting, organized Vietnam Academy of Advance Science (VAST), AIST, Japan and New Energy Foundation, Japan, Hanoi, Vietnam, Nov. 29- Dec. 01, 2011.
  24. VINOD K. SHARMA: Social Dimension of Bioenergy Development In India, invited paper at the Indo-US Workshop on Designing Sustainable Products, Services and Manufacturing Systems, organized by IISc., India and NIST, USA, Bangalore, India, 18-20 August, 2009, also published as a book, Research Publishing Services, Singapore, 2010.
  25. VINOD K. SHARMA and SANGEETA SHARMA: LCA/LCM in India, presented at China Life Cycle Management International Conference, organized by the UNEP and Sichuan University, Chengdu, China, October 18-23, 2008.
  26. VINOD K. SHARMA: Sustainability of Bioenergy in India and Some Other Asian Countries, presented at the Joint Seminar of The NRCT-ICSSR on Sustainable Development, Bangkok, Thailand, 22-23 May 2008.
  27. VINOD K. SHARMA and SANGEETA V. SHARMA: Life Cycle Approach for Impact Assessment of Bioenergy in India, presented at International Workshop on LCA for APEC Member Economies, Organized by the Research Center for LCA of National Institute of AIST in Cooperation with APEC, NEP/SETAC LCI and GALAC, Tokyo, March 06-07. 2008.
  28. SANGEETA THAKORE, PUSHPA TRIVEDI, D.PARTHASARATHY and VINOD SHARMA: Application of Life Cycle Approaches to Household Waste Management in Mumbai, India, Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference EcoBalance, organized by sponsored by SNTT, AIST and MITI, Tsukuba, Japan, November, 2006.
  29. SANGEETA THAKORE and VINOD K. SHARMA: Life Cycle Approaches for Appraising Sustainability, presented at UNEP-MoEF India-Air India Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production, Mumbai (INDIA), 29 September 2006.
  30. SANGEETA THAKORE, PUSHPA TRIVEDI, D.PARTHASARATHY and VINOD SHARMA: Integration of Social Issues using Life Cycle Approaches in Household Waste Management in India, Proceedings of the Fifth International Workshop organized by sponsored by SNTT, AIST and MITI, Tsukuba, Japan, November, 2006.
  31. VINOD K. SHARMA: A Framework for Promotion of LCA in India, presented at UNEP/SETAC Symposium/ meetings, November 14-19, Portland, USA, 2004.
  32. VINOD K. SHARMA AND YAMINI KURANI: STATE OF EPDs IN INDIA: Some Observations, presented during the International Conference and Workshops On Environmental Product Information, organized by Nordic Council of Ministers, UNEP, GED-Net, Swedish Industry Association (Sinf), NUTEK and UNEP-SETAC-LCI, Stockholm, Sweden, 29-30 September 2003.
  33. YAMINI KURANI AND VINOD K. SHARMA: Review of Life Cycle Assessment Activities in India, presented at 2nd International ISIE Conference on Industrial Ecology for Sustainable Future, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA, June 29-July 02, 2003.
  34. VINOD K. SHARMA: WATER FACTS IN INDIA: A Focus on Water Quantity, Quality and Regulatory Measures, presented at International Seminar on “WATER MANAGEMENT”, Organized by the Centre de Sciences Humaines and India International Centre, New Delhi, December 17, 2002.
  35. VINOD SHARMA AND YAMINI KURANI: ECOSENCE INDIA–2002: Environmental Issues and Development in India, Proceedings of AIST Workshop: Gateway to Life Cycle Impact Assessment for APEC Member Economies, Tsukuba, Japan, November, 2002.
  36. VINOD SHARMA AND M.N. RAO: LCA Activities in India-2002, Proceedings of The Fifth International Conference on EcoBalance, Sponsored by SNTT, EcoMaterials Forum, JEMAI, November, Tsukuba, Japan, 2002
  37. ANUBHA DADHICH AND VINOD SHARMA: A Case Study of Domestic Defluoridation of Ground Water in Jaipur, India, proceedings of International Conference on Sustainable Management of Head Water Resources, sponsored by UNU, UN-HABITAT, UNESCO and UNEP, organized by USIU, Nairobi, September, 4-8, 2002.
  38. ABHAYSIGH AND VINOD SHARMA: Overview of Life Cycle Assessment Activities in India presented during International Conference on “EcoBalance and Life Cycle Assessment in India” sponsored by MOEF (India), AIST and APO (Japan) and IDBI (India) and organized by IGIDR, Mumbai, India, February 13-15, 2002.
  39. VINOD K. SHARMA: Hydrology and Aerosols, presented during International Workshop sponsored by UNESCO, IHP and MOEF and organized by School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, JNU, Delhi, Nov.26-29, 2001.
  40. VINOD K. SHARMA and RITU BABEL: Eco-Friendly Packaging and Consumer Buying Behaviour: A Case Study of Mumbai, presented at the Fifth International Conference on ECOMATERIALS, Balance, sponsored by Ministry for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan and organized by the Society of Non-Traditional Technology, Hawaii (USA), Oct.2-4, 2001.
  41. V. K. SHARMA: Abridge Life Cycle Assessment of Waste paper in Mumbai, presented at the Fourth International Conference on EcoBalance, sponsored by The Society of Non-Traditional Technology, Japan Environmental Management Association for the Industry, Tsukuba, Japan, Oct 31, 2000.
  42. V. K. SHARMA: Energy Scenario in India, Proceedings of the International Symposium on LCA, APEC/AIST/NEDO Symposium, NIRE, Tsukuba, Japan, December, 2000.
  43. V. K. SHARMA: Some Insights into the Status of LCA through a Case Study of Wastepaper Recycling in India, Proceedings of International Symposium on LCA in the Asia-Pacific region, Sponsored by UNEP, APEC, AIST NEDO and METI, organized by National Institute for Resources and Environment (NIRE), Tsukuba, Nov. 24-27, 1998.
  44. V. K. SHARMA: Environment and Development: An Overview, presented at Refresher Course on Topics of Environment, Ergonomics, Consumer Services and Computer Aided Design, for University Teachers from all over India, sponsored by the University Grants Commission, SNDT University, Mumbai, December 1-24, 1998.
  45. V. K. SHARMA: Water Resources of India, presented at the Third AIM Workshop organized by the National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan Environment Agency, Japan, March 25-31, 1998.
  46. VINOD K. SHARMA: AIM Application to India, International Workshop on Integrated Assessment Modelling for climate Change Policy Analysis, sponsored by Asia-Pacific Network, Japan and organized by Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India, March 8-13, 1998.
  47. VINOD K. SHARMA, PIYUSH TIWARI AND RANJANA JAISWAL: Environmental and Socio-Economic Problems of the Coastal Ecosystems In India: A Focus on Mumbai, Seminar on “Coastal Cities of India: Responding to Environmental and Socio-economic issues of Concern,” sponsored by the International Federation of Institutes for Advanced Study and International Development Research Centre, CANADA, organised at IGIDR, Mumbai, July 16, 1997.
  48. VINOD K. SHARMA: Sustainable Solid Waste Management: A Case Study of Waste Paper Recycling in India, “Environmentally Sustainable Development for Asia-Pacific Region”, sponsored by the United Nations University, Tokyo, and the UNDP’s Capacity 21 Project., IGIDR, April 7-18, 1997.
  49. V. K. SHARMA: Development of Climate Change Impact Model for India, presented, International Conference on “Asian-Pacific Integrated Model”, organized by National Institute for Environmental Studies, Tsuchuira, Japan, March 15-17, 1997.
  50. V. K. SHARMA: Policy Dimension of Trade and Recycling of Waste Paper in India. CREED-IES-IGIDR Joint International Seminar, New Delhi, Jan 17th, 1997.
  51. VINOD K. SHARMA: Air Quality Data Management in India, Proceedings of National Workshop on “Environmental Database of Indian Economy”, sponsored by the UNDP, The Indian Econometric Society, and the Ministry of Environment and Forests, IGIDR, Mumbai, October 15-16, 1997.
  52. BARNALI NAG AND V. K. SHARMA: Climate Change Impacts: The Indian Impact Model, Proceedings of National Workshop on Science and Economics of Climate Change organized by the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, INDIA, Sept. 9, 1996.
  53. BARNALI NAG AND VINOD SHARMA: Climate Change: Policy Issues and Applicability of Economic Instruments, Proceedings of National Workshop on Science and Economics of Climate Change organized by the Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, INDIA, Sept. 9, 1996.
  54. V. K. SHARMA: Database for Estimating Global Warming Impacts in India, International Workshop organized by National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan Environment Agency, Tsukuba, Japan, Feb., 1-3, 1996.
  55. PIYUSH TIWARI AND VINOD SHARMA: Ghareloo Kshetra mein Urja Upbhog ka Vishleshna (Analysis of Household Energy Consumption Patterns), presented in the Hindi Seminar organized by the Hindi Vigyan Sahitya Parishad and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Pune, May 20-21, 1995.
  56. HARIPRIYA S., PIYUSH TIWARI AND VINOD SHARMA: Haritgraha Gas ki matra mein Parivartan ka Vishleshna (Analysis of changes in the Concentration of Green House Gas Emissions), presented in the Hindi Seminar organized by the Hindi Vigyan Sahitya Parishad and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Pune, May 20-21, 1995.
  57. V. K. SHARMA, K.V. RAMASWAMY, R.R. VAIDYA AND N.HADKAR: International Trade and Recycling of Waste Paper: Environmental and Socio-Economic Aspects in India, presented in the IES-IGIDR-INTERVENTION joint workshop under CREED project, Bombay, February, 1995.
  58. V. K. SHARMA: Waste Paper Recycling: Trade, Environment and Socio-economic Aspects, presented at International Seminar organized by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and the Beijer Institute Sweden held at Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, May, 1995.
  59. KIRIT S. PARIKH AND VINOD K. SHARMA: System of Environmental and Resource Accounting for India, Conceptual paper presented in the Consultative Meeting at the UN-ESCAP, Bangkok, Oct. 3-4, 1994.
  60. R.S. PATIL AND V. K. SHARMA: Role of EIA in Financing of Agriculture and Rural Development Projects. Commissioned paper presented at NABARD Consultation National Workshop, IGIDR, Bombay, April, 1994.
  61. JYOTI K. PARIKH, V. K. SHARMA, UPAL GHOSH AND M.K. PANDA: Trade and Environment Linkages: a Case Study of India. Presented at South Asian Regional Workshop and National Seminar on Trade and Environment, Organized by UNCTAD and TERI, New Delhi, Jan., 27 29, 1994.
  62. V. K. SHARMA: Some aspects of Trade and Environment Linkages. Presented at 12th National Conference on New Corporate Environment Policy, Organized by Environmental Medical Association of India and Save New Bombay Committee, Mumbai, Dec. 20, 1993.
  63. V. K. SHARMA: Resource Conservation and Environmental Protection in India. Presented during the Training Course sponsored by Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Tokyo, JAPAN, Oct, 11 Nov. 06, 1993.
  64. V. K. SHARMA AND USHA NATESAN: Methane Emissions: Indian Scenario. International Workshop on Global Warming Issues in Asia. AIT, Bangkok, Thailand, Sept., 1993.
  65. V. K. SHARMA AND R.S. PATIL: Monitoring and Modelling of Atmospheric Aerosols in Bombay. International Workshop on "Urban Air Quality Management" Sponsored by MEIP, UNDP and the World Bank, Mumbai, April, 1993.
  66. V. K. SHARMA AND R.S. PATIL: A Receptor Model for Source Identification of Acid Rain. International Conference on Sustainable Development Strategies and Global/Regional/Local Impacts on Atmospheric Composition and Climate, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi, Jan.,1993.
  67. V. K. SHARMA AND R.S. PATIL: Receptor Models for Source Apportionment of Aerosols. National Symposium on Environment, BARC, Mumbai, Feb, 1992.
  68. V. K. SHARMA AND R.S. PATIL: Simple Methods of Air Quality Assessment from Monitored Data for Indian Industries. International Symposium on Environmental Pollution, Toronto, Canada, Jun 6 7, 1991.
  69. V. K. SHARMA AND R.S. PATIL: Application of PC based Software Packages for Identification and Apportionment of Pollution Sources. International Conference on Science and Technology, New Delhi, India, Nov. 6 7, 1991.
  70. V. K. SHARMA AND R.S. PATIL: Size Distribution of Atmospheric Aerosols using QCM CI. Proceedings of II Annual Conference of IASTA, BARC, Mumbai, Feb. 1990.
  71. V. K. SHARMA AND R.S. PATIL: Data Reduction Techniques for Industries having Monitoring Stations within their Premises. Proceedings of National Seminar, BARC, Mumbai, Sept. 1989.

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