This session explores the evolving relationship between landscapes, rivers, and communities in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. It introduces the “Landscape Journey” method, which blends movement through terrain with interdisciplinary reflection, drawing from cultural geography, anthropology, and environmental humanities.

Objectives

Present the ‘Landscape Journey’ approach as a participatory field learning tool.
Reflect on experiential learning from field-based journeys and development challenges.
Promote community-led conservation and livelihood models for resilient mountain and riverine landscapes.

Who should join

Researchers
Cultural ecologists
Conservation NGOs
Landscape management practitioners
Community leaders
Academics working on cultural landscapes

Experts Guiding This Session:

HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP

Objectives

Who should join

Experts Guiding This Session:

Mr. Shankar Singh Bisht – Founder, Himgiri Green Foundation.

Ms. Prakriti Mukherjee – PhD Candidate, University of Colorado Boulder.

Ms. Prakriti Mukherjee – PhD Candidate, University of Colorado Boulder.

Ms. Prakriti Mukherjee – PhD Candidate, University of Colorado Boulder.

Ms. Prakriti Mukherjee – PhD Candidate, University of Colorado Boulder.

Ms. Prakriti Mukherjee – PhD Candidate, University of Colorado Boulder.

Ms. Akanksha Chhetri – Educator, Dharamshala

Ms. Prakriti Mukherjee – PhD Candidate, University of Colorado Boulder.

Ms. Akanksha Chhetri – Educator, Dharamshala

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Contact - Session Chair

Mr. Chinmaya Shah – Secretary and Programs Lead, INHERE.