Dr. Dipak Abnave

What does sustainable work and research mean to you? (not only in the ecological context)

Sustainable work for me achieving socio-economic equity in all the sectors of work for sustainable change. And research I see as a political tool for social change to support those at the margin of development and research for improving their standard of life. Participatory research will help to achieve sustainable change in society.

 

In your opinion, what needs to be done to make the world more peaceful?

For a peaceful society, We need to take steps toward resolving injustice in nonviolent ways and transform the structural conditions that generate deadly conflict. Peacebuilding can include conflict prevention, conflict management, conflict resolution and transformation.

 

How do you plan to share the results of the forum in a lasting way?

I am engaged in teaching and research, so it will benefit my students and me. I will share the result on academic platforms.

 

Which animal would you consider the better human?

It is a challenging question to answer; for ecological balance, all animals are helpful. My favorites animal is elephant.