HIMALAYA CALLING 2025

Global Summit

09 - 11 September 2025

ABOUT HIMALAYA CALLING 2025

The Global Summit is vital to catalyze sustainable development in the Himalayan region. It brings together global thought leaders, policymakers, scientists, and communities for collaborative dialogue. The summit serves as a platform to showcase region-specific innovations and solutions. It accelerates progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in fragile mountain ecosystems. Interdisciplinary exchange fosters resilient strategies for climate adaptation, livelihoods, and disaster management. It highlights the Himalayan region's role in national and global environmental security.

SPEAKERS

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi Environmentalist Padma Bhushan Awardee

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur Himalayan Geology Padma Shri Awardee

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur Himalayan Geology Padma Shri Awardee

Mr. Anup Sah Padma Shri Awardee

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur Himalayan Geology Padma Shri Awardee

Mr. Prem Chand Sharma Padma Shri Awardee

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Ankur Gupta, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Govt.

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Ankur Gupta, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Govt.

Dr. Ram Sharma, Vice Chancellor UPES

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Prof. Maria Vittoria Diamanti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Dr. Malavika Chauhan, Former Head,Tata Trusts

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra, Executive director, CHIRAG

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra, Executive director, CHIRAG

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Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

Chair: Dr. Gagandeep Kaur

gkaur@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Sustainability issues in Himalayan Region

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

Chair: Dr. Sumeet Gupta

sumeetgupta@ddn.upes.ac.in

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One Health Approach for Climate Change

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

One Health Approach for Climate Change

Chair: Dr. Ramendra Pati Pandey

ramendra.pandey@gmail.com

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Technology for the Himalayan Region

Spirituality in Modern Culture

One Health Approach for Climate Change

Chair: Dr. Ashish Mathur

ashish.mathur@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Renewable Energy in Himalaya

Spirituality in Modern Culture

Chair: Dr. Surajit Mondal

smondal@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Spirituality in Modern Culture

Chair: Dr. Sanjay Bhutani

sanjay.bhutani@ddn.upes.ac.in

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ESG and Livelihood Security for Mountain Farmers and Artisans

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Echoes of the Himalayas: Integrating Indigenous Culture into Sustainable Development

Chair: Dr. Rajesh Tripathi

rajesh.tripathi@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Echoes of the Himalayas: Integrating Indigenous Culture into Sustainable Development

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Echoes of the Himalayas: Integrating Indigenous Culture into Sustainable Development

Chair: Dr. Ruchika Rai

ruchika.rai@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Chair: Dr. Kanchan Bahukhandi

kanchan@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Energy Security, Climate Adaptation, and Equitable Growth for a Sustainable Future

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Chair: Dr. Annapurna Boruah

aboruah@ddn.upes.ac.in

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AI and Machine Vision for Himalayan Region

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Chair: Dr. Pankaj Kumar

Pankaj.kumar@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Chair: Dr. Seema Shukla

seema.shukla@ddn.upes.ac.in

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HIMALAYA CALLING 2025

ABOUT HIMALAYA CALLING 2025

Theme: Rising with the Himalayas for One Earth, One Family, One Future —Accelerating the SDGs Together

SPEAKERS

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi Environmentalist Padma Bhushan Awardee

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur Himalayan Geology Padma Shri Awardee

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur Himalayan Geology Padma Shri Awardee

Mr. Anup Sah Padma Shri Awardee

Prof. Gautam R. Desiraju, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur Himalayan Geology Padma Shri Awardee

Mr. Prem Chand Sharma Padma Shri Awardee

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Ankur Gupta, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Govt.

Mr. Ankur Gupta, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Govt.

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Ankur Gupta, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Haryana Govt.

Dr. Ram Sharma, Vice Chancellor UPES

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Sebastian Winkler, DG, International council for game and wildlife conservation (CIC), Hungary

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Prof. Maria Vittoria Diamanti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Dr. Malavika Chauhan, Former Head,Tata Trusts

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra, Executive director, CHIRAG

Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra, Executive director, CHIRAG

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre

Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra, Executive director, CHIRAG

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

JOIN BY SELECTING YOUR SESSION

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

Sustainability issues in Himalayan Region

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

One Health Approach for Climate Change

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, and Advancing Sustainability

One Health Approach for Climate Change

Technology for the Himalayan Region

Spirituality in Modern Culture

One Health Approach for Climate Change

Renewable Energy in Himalaya

Spirituality in Modern Culture

Spirituality in Modern Culture

Spirituality in Modern Culture

Spirituality in Modern Culture

Spirituality in Modern Culture

ESG and Livelihood Security for Mountain Farmers and Artisans

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Echoes of the Himalayas: Integrating Indigenous Culture into Sustainable Development

Echoes of the Himalayas: Integrating Indigenous Culture into Sustainable Development

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Echoes of the Himalayas: Integrating Indigenous Culture into Sustainable Development

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

Energy Security, Climate Adaptation, and Equitable Growth for a Sustainable Future

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Nature-Based Solutions for Treatment and Remediation of Water Bodies of Himalayan River

AI and Machine Vision for Himalayan Region

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

Eco-Anxiety and Media: Pollution, Public Perception, and Rise of Environmental Storytelling

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