Bhiwani varsity signs pact with Korean climate centre

Chaudhary Bansi Lal University (CBLU), Bhiwani, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Asia Climate Change Education Center (ACCEC), Jeju, Republic of Korea, to promote climate change education, raise awareness, launch joint academic programmes, and undertake collaborative research in the fields of climate change mitigation and sustainable development.

The collaboration will be led by the Department of Geography under the Faculty of Earth, Environment and Space Sciences at CBLU, which will work closely with ACCEC to develop and execute academic and community-focused initiatives.

Dr Dai-Yeon Jeong, Director of ACCEC, welcomed the partnership, stating that it would deepen cooperation between India and Korea. He said both institutions are committed to jointly designing and implementing impactful programmes over the coming year to address urgent global climate challenges and improve public awareness.

CBLU Vice-Chancellor Prof Deepti Dharmani described climate change as not only an environmental concern but also a societal challenge.

The V-C emphasised the need for collective action, academic innovation, and strong international cooperation to effectively respond to the crisis.

“This MoU will pave the way for meaningful research, knowledge sharing, and wider community engagement,” said Prof Dharmani. “We are confident that it will lead to new opportunities for students, researchers, and educators alike.”

The agreement marks a significant step in CBLU’s ongoing efforts to address climate-related issues and reflects the university’s broader commitment to sustainable development. By forging global academic partnerships, CBLU aims to play a proactive role in finding solutions to one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.