Important Update!! Himalaya Calling 2026 is now shifted to 15-16 December 2026
Mountain communities in the Himalayas rely on fragile ecosystems for their daily lives and livelihoods. This session explores how traditional practices, ecological knowledge, and innovative approaches can strengthen resilience and promote sustainable development in highland regions.
Objectives
- To highlight community-led approaches for sustainable livelihoods in the Himalayan context.
- To showcase innovations in agriculture, handicrafts, eco-tourism, and local enterprises.
- To discuss policy, market, and institutional support needed to strengthen resilience.
Who should join
- Community leaders and local practitioners from the Himalayan regions
- Researchers and academicians in sustainability, livelihood studies, and rural development
- NGOs, policymakers, and social entrepreneurs working in mountain ecosystems
- Students and youth aspiring to engage in sustainable community development
Expert Guiding This Session:
Dr. Madhur Anand, Professor & Director, Global Ecological Change & Sustainability Laboratory, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada.
Dr. Madhur Anand, Professor & Director, Global Ecological Change & Sustainability Laboratory, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada.
Dr. Madhur Anand, Professor & Director, Global Ecological Change & Sustainability Laboratory, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada.
Mr. Sebastian Winkler, International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC), Hungary.
Dr. Madhur Anand, Professor & Director, Global Ecological Change & Sustainability Laboratory, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada.
Dr. Madhur Anand, Professor & Director, Global Ecological Change & Sustainability Laboratory, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada.
Dr. maria vittoria diamanti, Department of chemistry, politecnico di milano, Italy.
Dr. Madhur Anand, Professor & Director, Global Ecological Change & Sustainability Laboratory, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada.
Dr. maria vittoria diamanti, Department of chemistry, politecnico di milano, Italy.
Bishnu H. Bhatta, Director of PSD, Nepal.
Dr. Madhur Anand, Professor & Director, Global Ecological Change & Sustainability Laboratory, School of Environmental Sciences, University of Guelph, Canada.
Dr. maria vittoria diamanti, Department of chemistry, politecnico di milano, Italy.
Contact - Session Chair
Dr. Amit Kumar Chawla, UPES - Dehradun.
Mail: akchawla@ddn.upes.ac.in
