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'HIMALAYA CALLING'
Global Summit on Challenges & Opportunities in the Himalayan Region
9 - 11 September 2024
'HIMALAYA CALLING'
Global Summit on Challenges & Opportunities in the Himalayan Region
9 - 11 September 2024
In the year 2024, as the global community confronts the escalating challenges posed by climate change, geopolitical tensions, and socio-economic disparities, there arises an urgent need for a concerted effort to address one of the world's most vital yet vulnerable ecosystems: the Himalayas. A global summit focusing exclusively on the Himalayan region is imperative to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue, foster international cooperation, and develop holistic strategies to safeguard this ecologically sensitive and culturally significant area. With its glaciers rapidly retreating, biodiversity under threat, and millions of livelihoods at stake, the Himalayas stand at a critical juncture, necessitating proactive measures and collaborative actions on a global scale. Such a summit would serve as a pivotal platform for policymakers, scientists, indigenous communities, and other stakeholders to forge consensus, exchange knowledge, and chart a sustainable path forward for the Himalayan region and the planet as a whole.
Policymakers from national governments, representatives from international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank, scientists specializing in climate science, glaciology, and biodiversity, indigenous community leaders who hold invaluable traditional knowledge, environmental activists, conservationists, educators, and representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private sector entities with stakes in the Himalayan region's sustainability would all be welcomed to join the summit. By bringing together such a broad spectrum of stakeholders, the summit aims to foster inclusive dialogue, encourage collaboration, and generate innovative solutions to protect the Himalayas and mitigate the impacts of global environmental changes
His work majorly includes developing sustainable technologies that are ecology inclusive economy for ecosystem development majorly in Himalayan Region
Served as Director for 13 years in Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. He extensively worked on the terrains of Himalaya to establish their tectonic framework.
A renowned oceanographer, former Director of the National Institute of Advanced Studies,Distinguished Scientist Ministry of Earth Sciences
He is a wildlife photographer, mountaineer, naturalist, beekeeper, mushroom expert, and head of the Nainital Mountaineering Club (NTMC).
Padma Shri awardee Mr. Premchand Sharma revolutionized agriculture in Uttarakhand's Jaunsar-Bawar region by successfully growing pomegranate, broccoli, and cherry tomatoes. Despite his limited education, he earned multiple awards, including the Kisan Bhushan in 2012, for his innovative efforts.
He is a prominent structural chemist, has played a key role in advancing crystal engineering and the concept of weak hydrogen bonding. With over 430 research papers, multiple international awards, and extensive contributions to scientific literature, he stands among India's most highly cited scientists.
He is a seeker, life-long learner, explorer and traveller.
Dr. Sharma has been a Chevening Gurukul Fellow at the University of Oxford and also a Fulbright Nehru Scholar at the University of California, Berkeley where he worked on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
Dean of the St Petersburg School of Social Sciences. Among his research interests are socio-environmental research and social research into higher education, and science
She is a Doctorate (2007) and post-doctorate in the field of membrane filtration applied to the production of drinking water (LISBP INSAT and LGC) with the research issue of eliminating refractory compounds in water by processes integrating oxidation, coupled with physical separation (microfiltration, ultrafiltration or nanofiltration)
She is a professor in the School of Engineering and holds a joint appointment in the Department of Plant Agriculture. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (UK), The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE), and the Society of Plastic Engineers (SPE).
Associate Professor Tong Yen Wah, who have joined NUS's Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering in 2001, specializes in biomaterials research. His work focuses on peptide-based hydrogels, tissue engineering scaffolds, protein and virus capture, and bioenergy. He also co-directs the E2S2-CREATE programme with Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
She is a Adjunct Professor at the University of Bologna, specializes in anthropology, education, and development with a focus on Myanmar. She has conducted extensive fieldwork in Asia, including the Himalayan region, and collaborates on heritage projects in Iraq and Uzbekistan. She is an accomplished researcher and academic author.
Networking opportunities abound, fostering collaborations that transcend borders and disciplines, paving the way for joint-funded projects and opportunities for working together. Moreover, initiatives like student exchanges and pilot projects in selected locations amplify the impact of shared efforts. Research papers published in indexed journals further disseminate knowledge gained, while business opportunities in the Himalayan Region promise both economic growth and environmental stewardship.
Chair: Dr. Seema Shukla seema.shukla@ddn.upes.ac.in
Chair: Dr. Girish Chandra Kothyari girishc.kothyari@ddn.upes.ac.in
Chair: Dr. Ramendra P.Pandey ramendra.pandey@ddn.upes.ac.in
Chair: Dr. Ashish Mathur ashish.mathur@ddn.upes.ac.in
Chair: Dr. Rajesh Tripathi rajesh.tripathi@ddn.upes.ac.in
Chair: Dr. Shruti Dasgupta sdasgupta@ddn.upes.ac.in
Chair: Dr. Kanchan Bahukhandi kanchan@ddn.upes.ac.in
Chair: Dr. Annapurna Boruah
Himalayan Products by HILL _UPES will be available in the exhibition
Date: 09 September 2024
Time: 07:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Venue: Cricket Ground, UPES Bidholi
Organizing Team
Dr. Tabassum Abbasi
Dr. Madhuben Sharma
Dr. Saurabh Shanu
Mr. Neeraj Kumar
Mr. Arun Uniyal
For Registration
Ph: 9758208157, 9759656611
Online: 500 INR International Online: 50 USD Fees cover expenses for certificate delivery from the Himalayas to participant's location (applicable for online participation)
Registration form for Participation
Interested participants are required to submit their articles, express their interest in attending, and provide final confirmation.
Organizer will inform your slots for any desirable changes
Final schedule of Summit will be shared with participants
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Dr. Jitendra K. Pandey:
HILL Manager
Mr. Kartik Singh:
Research Fellow
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