Discover Himalaya Calling
The Himalayan region holds immense potential through its youth population, poised to drive sustainable transformation. This session explores how education, innovation, and entrepreneurship can empower mountain youth as climate leaders and agents of change. Focusing on skill-building for green jobs, digital inclusion, and support for grassroots innovations, the dialogue will highlight success stories and policy pathways to harness the Himalayan youth dividend. By bridging traditional ecological knowledge with modern sustainability practices, the session aims to inspire collaborative action for resilient livelihoods, environmental stewardship, and inclusive growth in fragile mountain ecosystems.
Objectives
- Equipping youth with skills and education relevant to green jobs and sustainability.
- Encouraging innovation and startups in clean energy, agroecology, ecotourism, waste management etcetera.
- Building leadership pathways for youth in environmental governance and community resilience.
- Creating networks for intergenerational knowledge sharing between elders and youth
Who Should Attend
- Youth Leaders & Entrepreneurs
- Educators & Academic Institutions
- Government Officials & Policymakers
- NGOs & Civil Society Organizations
- Startups & Green Enterprises
- International Development Agencies
- Traditional Knowledge Holders & Community Elders
- Media & Storytellers
Session Chair
Dr. Shruti Dasgupta
Hours
Open today | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm |
