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About Himalaya Calling

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.

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

Message from His Holiness The Dalai Lama

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Message from Dr. Chinmay Pandya

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Multi-Stakeholder Round Table Discussion

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SPEAKERS

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi, Environmentalist, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

Prof. Nitin Seth, Director, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advance Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi, Environmentalist, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

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

Prof. Nitin Seth, Director, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advance Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

Dr. Anil Prakash Joshi, Environmentalist, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

Dr. Prem Chand Sharma, Organic Farming in Himalayas, "Padma Shri Awardee".

Prof. Nitin Seth, Director, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advance Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

Prof. Nitin Seth, Director, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advance Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

Prof. Nitin Seth, Director, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advance Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

Prof. Nitin Seth, Director, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advance Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

Prof. Nitin Seth, Director, Indo-French Centre for Promotion of Advance Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

Prof. G.P. Talwar, "Padma Bhushan Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Ram Sharma, Vice Chancellor UPES.

Dr. Ram Sharma, Vice Chancellor UPES.

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Dr. Ram Sharma, Vice Chancellor UPES.

Prof. Vikram C. Thakur, Himalayan Geology "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Mr. Anup Sah, Himalayan Photographer. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Shri Kalyan Singh Rawat, Environmentalist, "Padma Shri Awardee".

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

Shri Vijay Sharma, Miniature Artist and Art Historian, "Padma Shri Awardee".

 

Shri Vijay Sharma, Miniature Artist and Art Historian, "Padma Shri Awardee".

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

Shri Vijay Sharma, Miniature Artist and Art Historian, "Padma Shri Awardee".

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

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.

Dr. Balendu Prakash, Ayurvedic physician, "Padma Shri awardee".

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning), Government of Uttarakhand.

Prof. N.K. Ganguly, an Indian microbiologist, "Padma Shree Awardee".

Prof. N.K. Ganguly, an Indian microbiologist, "Padma Shree Awardee".

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning), Government of Uttarakhand.

Prof. N.K. Ganguly, an Indian microbiologist, "Padma Shree Awardee".

Dr. Sudesh Kumar Yadav, Director, CSIR–IHBT, Palampur.

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning), Government of Uttarakhand.

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning), Government of Uttarakhand.

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning), Government of Uttarakhand.

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning), Government of Uttarakhand.

R. Meenakshi Sundaram, IAS, Principal Secretary (Planning), Government of Uttarakhand.

Dr. Madhuri Barthwal, Folk Singer, Composer & Teacher. "Padma Shri Awardee".

Prof. Alexander Sorokin, Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences, Russia.

Dr. Andrea Vargiu, Director of the FOIST Laboratory, University of Sassari (Italy).

Dr. Andrea Vargiu, Director of the FOIST Laboratory, University of Sassari (Italy).

Prof. Alexander Sorokin, Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences, Russia.

Dr. Andrea Vargiu, Director of the FOIST Laboratory, University of Sassari (Italy).

Mr. John Casillas, Executive Director & Founder, GlobalRise(USA).

Prof. Alexander Sorokin, Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences, Russia.

Prof. Alexander Sorokin, Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences, Russia.

Prof. Alexander Sorokin, Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences, Russia.

Prof. Alexander Sorokin, Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences, Russia.

Prof. Alexander Sorokin, Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences, Russia.

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Shukla, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, M.P.

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Shukla, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, M.P.

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Shukla, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, M.P.

Dr. Badrish Singh Mehra, Executive Director, CHIRAG..

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Shukla, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, M.P.

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Shukla, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, M.P.

Dr. Malavika Chauhan, Former Head,Tata Trusts.

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Shukla, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, M.P.

Dr. Steven Arquitt, Senior Advisor, Millennium Institute (USA).

Dr. Steven Arquitt, Senior Advisor, Millennium Institute (USA).

Prof. (Dr.) Asha Shukla, Former Vice Chancellor, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University of Social Sciences, M.P.

Dr. Steven Arquitt, Senior Advisor, Millennium Institute (USA).

Dr. Vishal Singh, CEO, Centre for Ecology Development and Research, India.

Dr. Vishal Singh, CEO, Centre for Ecology Development and Research, India.

Dr. Vishal Singh, CEO, Centre for Ecology Development and Research, India.

Prof. Maria Vittoria Diamanti, Politecnico di Milano, Italy.

Dr. Vishal Singh, CEO, Centre for Ecology Development and Research, India.

Dr. Vishal Singh, CEO, Centre for Ecology Development and Research, India.

Mr. Threesh Kapoor. President, Himalaya Study Centre.

Dr. Vishal Singh, CEO, Centre for Ecology Development and Research, India.

Valeria Barbi, Environmental Journalist, WANE, Italy.

Valeria Barbi, Environmental Journalist, WANE, Italy.

Dr. Vishal Singh, CEO, Centre for Ecology Development and Research, India.

Valeria Barbi, Environmental Journalist, WANE, Italy.

Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, Executive Director, Indiana University.

Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, Executive Director, Indiana University.

Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, Executive Director, Indiana University.

Dr. Praveen K. Saxena, University of Guelph, ON, Canada.

Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, Executive Director, Indiana University.

Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, Executive Director, Indiana University.

Dr Lixin Wang, Professor, Indiana University.

Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, Executive Director, Indiana University.

Dr. Madhur Anand, University of Guelph, Canada.

Dr. Madhur Anand, University of Guelph, Canada.

Dr. Gabriel Filippelli, Executive Director, Indiana University.

Dr. Madhur Anand, University of Guelph, Canada.

INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE

Himalaya Calling welcomes a diverse group of participants, including artists, researchers, environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts passionate about the Himalayan region's conservation and development.  Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with experts, and contribute to meaningful initiatives aimed at preserving the Himalayan ecosystem. 

SESSIONS OF HIMALAYA CALLING 2025

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, Advancing Sustainability.

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, Advancing Sustainability.

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, Advancing Sustainability.

Dr. Gagandeep Kaur

Mail: gkaur@ddn.upes.ac.in. 

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The Himalayan Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Soul.

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, Advancing Sustainability.

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, Advancing Sustainability.

Dr. Sanjay Bhutani

Mail: sanjay.bhutani@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Technology for the Himalayan Region.

Tackling Unique Challenges, Upholding Rights, Advancing Sustainability.

Technology for the Himalayan Region.

Dr. Ashish Mathur

Mail: ashish.mathur@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Renewable Energy in Himalaya.

Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Himalayan Region of India.

Technology for the Himalayan Region.

Dr. Surajit Mondal

Mail: smondal@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Himalayan Region of India.

Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Himalayan Region of India.

Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Himalayan Region of India.

Dr. Sumeet Gupta

Mail: sumeetgupta@ddn.upes.ac.in

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ESG and Livelihood Security for Mountain Farmers and Artisans.

Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Himalayan Region of India.

Sustainability Challenges and Opportunities in the Himalayan Region of India.

Dr. Rajesh Tripathi

Mail: 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.

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

Dr. Ruchika Rai

Mail: ruchika.rai@ddn.upes.ac.in

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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.

Dr. Kanchan Bahukhandi

Mail: kanchan@ddn.upes.ac.in

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

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

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

Dr. Annapurna Boruah

Mail: aboruah@ddn.upes.ac.in

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AI and Machine Vision for the Himalayan Region.

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

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

Dr. Pankaj Kumar

Mail: pankaj.kumar@ddn.upes.ac.in

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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.

Dr. Seema Shukla

Mail: seema.shukla@ddn.upes.ac.in  

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Legal Pluralism and Access to Justice in the 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.

Dr. Aprajita Singh

Mail: Aprajita.singh@ddn.upes.ac.in

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The intersections of the Himalayas: Myths, Histories, and Art.

Bugyals: Alpine Meadows in peril - climate change and water dynamics in the Himalayas

The intersections of the Himalayas: Myths, Histories, and Art.

Ms. Baljinder Kaur

Mail: baljinder.kaur@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Strengthening Disaster Resilience in the Himalayas.

Bugyals: Alpine Meadows in peril - climate change and water dynamics in the Himalayas

The intersections of the Himalayas: Myths, Histories, and Art.

Dr. Sanjay Bhutani

Mail: sanjay.bhutani@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Bugyals: Alpine Meadows in peril - climate change and water dynamics in the Himalayas

Bugyals: Alpine Meadows in peril - climate change and water dynamics in the Himalayas

Bugyals: Alpine Meadows in peril - climate change and water dynamics in the Himalayas

Dr Madhuben Sharma

Mail: mbsharma@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Mountain Communities and Sustainable Livelihoods

Innovative Pathways to Sustainability and Climate Resilience in the Himalayan Region.

Innovative Solutions for Himalayan Food Security.

Dr. Amit Kumar Chawla

Mail: akchawla@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Innovative Solutions for Himalayan Food Security.

Innovative Pathways to Sustainability and Climate Resilience in the Himalayan Region.

Innovative Solutions for Himalayan Food Security.

Dr. Himanshi Jangir

Mail:himanshi.jangir@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Innovative Pathways to Sustainability and Climate Resilience in the Himalayan Region.

Innovative Pathways to Sustainability and Climate Resilience in the Himalayan Region.

Climate Change and Sustainability Threats in the Himalayan Region:Appraising Emerging Climate Policy

Dr. Neeti Misra

Mail: neeti.misra@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Climate Change and Sustainability Threats in the Himalayan Region:Appraising Emerging Climate Policy

Climate Change and Sustainability Threats in the Himalayan Region:Appraising Emerging Climate Policy

Climate Change and Sustainability Threats in the Himalayan Region:Appraising Emerging Climate Policy

Dr. Anju Pandey

Mail: a.pandey@ddn.upes.ac.in

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The Himalayan Youth Dividend: Education, Innovation, and the Green Economy.

Climate Change and Sustainability Threats in the Himalayan Region:Appraising Emerging Climate Policy

Human Rights in fragile ecosystem: Migration, Displacement and climate issues.

Dr. Shruti Dasgupta 

Mail: sdasgupta@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Human Rights in fragile ecosystem: Migration, Displacement and climate issues.

Climate Change and Sustainability Threats in the Himalayan Region:Appraising Emerging Climate Policy

Human Rights in fragile ecosystem: Migration, Displacement and climate issues.

Dr. Tanveer Kaur

Mail: tanveer.kaur@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Strategies to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

Extreme Events & Disaster Vulnerability in the Himalayas: Lessons from Dharali Cloudburst.

Extreme Events & Disaster Vulnerability in the Himalayas: Lessons from Dharali Cloudburst.

Dr. Pratibha Gaur

Mail:pratibhagaur@srmuniversity.ac.in

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Extreme Events & Disaster Vulnerability in the Himalayas: Lessons from Dharali Cloudburst.

Extreme Events & Disaster Vulnerability in the Himalayas: Lessons from Dharali Cloudburst.

Extreme Events & Disaster Vulnerability in the Himalayas: Lessons from Dharali Cloudburst.

Dr. Amit Awasthi

Mail: awasthitiet@gmail.com

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Srot se Sangam: A Landscape Journey Approach

Extreme Events & Disaster Vulnerability in the Himalayas: Lessons from Dharali Cloudburst.

Himalayas in Humanities: Fractured Narrative of Life, Growth, and Adjustments

Mr. Chinmaya Shah

Mail: Aakash.Kumar1@ddn.upes.ac.in

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Himalayas in Humanities: Fractured Narrative of Life, Growth, and Adjustments

Himalayas in Humanities: Fractured Narrative of Life, Growth, and Adjustments

Himalayas in Humanities: Fractured Narrative of Life, Growth, and Adjustments

Dr. Ritam Dutta 

Mail: Ritam.Dutta@ddn.Upes.ac.in

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HOW TO JOIN

For registration in the Global Summit, please reach out directly to the session chair
For any additional assistance, you may contact the support team at: hill@upes.ac.in

Registration Charges: 

Kindly contact the respective session chair for specific details. 

Please note that some sessions are free to attend, while others may involve a nominal fee to cover publication and academic processing charges.

EXHIBITION : PRODUCTS OF HIMALAYAS

The exhibition will unite NGOs, grassroots organizations, and community representatives from the Himalayan region to showcase their work, stories, and innovations. 

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THROUGH OUR LENS: CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF THE HIMALAYAS

PHOTO-EXHIBITION

The Photo Exhibition is a heartfelt initiative of Himalaya Calling 2025 to visually capture and celebrate the profound connection between people and the Himalayas. Organised as part of the broader summit, this exhibition brings together photographs taken by students, faculty members of UPES, and summit participants, offering a unique mosaic of perspectives, stories, and reflections.

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Marathon 9 SEPT.2025

5 km mini-marathon during Himalaya Calling 2025 would serve as a powerful symbol of unity, energy, and commitment toward the Himalayan cause. It offers a unique opportunity for participants to physically connect with the landscape, reminding us that the Himalayas are not just to be studied, but experienced and respected. The run can highlight key summit themes such as sustainability, resilience, and collective responsibility, all while promoting wellness and community spirit.


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