Human rights in fragile ecosystems are under increasing threat as climate change drives migration and displacement, disrupting lives and livelihoods. In vulnerable regions like the Himalayas, environmental degradation not only endangers biodiversity but also deepens social and economic inequalities, demanding urgent, rights-based climate action.
Objectives
- To analyze how climate change triggers displacement and deepens inequality
- To explore principles of climate justice in policymaking and humanitarian response
- To promote inclusive dialogue between affected communities, experts, and institutions
Who should join
- Environmental scientists & climate researchers
- Human rights advocates & legal experts
- Policy makers & disaster management professionals
- Community leaders, NGOs, and youth climate activists
- Students of sustainability, geography, and social science
Expert Guiding This Session:
Mr. Anoop Nautiyal, a social worker and community leader from Uttarakhand.
Ms.Varsha Singh is an independent journalist based in Uttarakhand, India, specializing in environmental reporting and issues of public interest.
Ms.Varsha Singh is an independent journalist based in Uttarakhand, India, specializing in environmental reporting and issues of public interest.
Ms.Varsha Singh is an independent journalist based in Uttarakhand, India, specializing in environmental reporting and issues of public interest.
Ms.Varsha Singh is an independent journalist based in Uttarakhand, India, specializing in environmental reporting and issues of public interest.
Ms.Varsha Singh is an independent journalist based in Uttarakhand, India, specializing in environmental reporting and issues of public interest.
Mr. Amit Rathi, Research Associate, Social Infrastructure and Social Welfare domain
Ms.Varsha Singh is an independent journalist based in Uttarakhand, India, specializing in environmental reporting and issues of public interest.
Mr. Amit Rathi, Research Associate, Social Infrastructure and Social Welfare domain
Dr.Kalpeshkumar L Gupta, Founder Law Teachers India and Pro Bono India.
Ms.Varsha Singh is an independent journalist based in Uttarakhand, India, specializing in environmental reporting and issues of public interest.
Mr. Amit Rathi, Research Associate, Social Infrastructure and Social Welfare domain
Mr. Gautam Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Law, UPES.
Mr. Gautam Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Law, UPES.
Mr. Gautam Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Law, UPES.
Mr. Abel Shibu, Assistant Professor, School of law,upes
Mr. Gautam Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Law, UPES.
Mr. Gautam Kumar, Assistant Professor, School of Law, UPES.
Invited Student Speakers
Miss Neeti Mahajan, Climate consultant, UPES alumni.
Miss Neeti Mahajan, Climate consultant, UPES alumni.
Miss Neeti Mahajan, Climate consultant, UPES alumni.
Ms. Gayatri,Himalayan Fellowship Scholar, UPES.
Miss Neeti Mahajan, Climate consultant, UPES alumni.
Miss Neeti Mahajan, Climate consultant, UPES alumni.
Session Chair
Dr. Tanveer Kaur, UPES, Dehradun.
