The Consul General of Norway, Mr. Arne Jan Flolo, paid a visit to CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) recently, where he met the Director, CSIR-NEERI Dr. Atul Vaidya and Dr. Nitin Labhsetwar, Chief Scientist and Head, Energy and Resource Management Division, CSIR-NEERI. During the meeting, joint academic and research possibilities between CSIR-NEERI and Norway were talked about. The Consul General of Norway was accompanied by the Deputy Consul General Ms. Tone Helene Aarvik and Mr. RahulMaheshwari, Advisor- Economic and Political Affairs, Royal Norwegian Consulate General Mumbai.
Mr. Arne Jan Flolo discussed about the advancements in the fields of blue hydrogen, cleaner energy options, sustainable blue economy and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). He expressed satisfaction over the India’s clean energy transition as this will provide a huge economic opportunity. Mr. Flolo also interacted on environmental and ecological issues of common interest. Ms. Aarvik stressed on the need for concerted global efforts to address Climate Change.
Dr. Atul Vaidya, Director, CSIR-NEERI said that it was a new milestone for CSIR-NEERI as we host the Norwegian Consul General for a significant global agenda on ecology and environment. Bilateral relations between India and Norway are of a great significance for the continuous growth of both countries, he added.
Dr. Nitin Labhsetwar, Chief Scientist and Head, Energy andResource Management Division, CSIR-NEERI, elaborated on the current local and global environmental challenges. He briefed the delegation about the recent achievements of CSIR-NEERI displayed at Harit Sangrahalaya. Dr. Sushant Wath and Dr Satish Dabe also participated in the discussions and provided details of the technologies developed.
Both parties agreed to support emerging partnership for research and development in ecology and environment.