Discover Himalaya Calling
Climate change is not just an environmental issue — it is a health emergency that impacts humans, animals, and ecosystems in deeply interconnected ways. This session will focus on the One Health approach, which emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across medical, veterinary, and environmental sciences to build resilient and adaptive systems in the Himalayan region.
In fragile mountain landscapes where climate-sensitive diseases, wildlife-human interactions, and ecosystem disruptions are intensifying, One Health offers a proactive framework for preventing crises, promoting well-being, and strengthening health security.
Objectives
- To introduce the One Health framework and its relevance to the Himalayan region
- To explore zoonotic disease risks in changing climate and land-use patterns
- To examine community-based models for integrated surveillance and response
- To identify research and policy gaps linking biodiversity, health, and climate adaptation
- To foster partnerships between public health, veterinary, environmental, and policy sectors
Who Should Attend
- Public health professionals and epidemiologists
- Environmental scientists and climate researchers
- Veterinary and wildlife health experts
- Policymakers, NGOs, and resilience planners
- Students and academics in life sciences, medicine, and environmental health
Contact – Session Chair
Dr. Ramendra Pati Pandey
Email: ramendra.pandey@gmail.com
