Upcoming Conferences/Symposia
International Conference on Resilient Hindu Kush Himalaya: Developing Solutions towards a Sustainable Future for Asia
03 Dec 2017 - 06 Dec 2017, ICIMOD, KathmanduClimate change and other drivers of change in the HKH have already begun to impact ecosystems and communities and often manifest in communities through an increasing vulnerability and exposure to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, and landslides. There is a need to strengthen approaches for building resilience in the mountains, as resilience is required for achieving many of the SDGs, and neglecting mountain resilience will inevitably lead to sustainability challenges in the plains.
READ MOREInternational Conference on Mountain Waters and Livelihood, in conjunction with the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Annual Meeting
30 Oct 2017 - 31 Oct 2017, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, NepalThe international conference brings together scholars from the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) and beyond to present state-of-the-art research on the theme of water and livelihood from mountain perspectives.
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An International Conference on Understanding Climate Change and Enabling Climate Actions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya
11 Apr 2017 - 13 Apr 2017, ICIMOD HeadquartersScientific data are essential for understanding how climate is changing over time, and assessments provide crucial information for generating evidence-based policy for climate actions at all levels of government. With the Paris Agreement on climate change in place, there is a need for concentrated efforts to increase climate resilience through appropriate adaptation measures and emissions mitigation.
READ MOREOpen side event 'Arctic - Hindu Kush Himalayan Science Policy Dialogue' during the Arctic Frontiers 2017
26 Jan 2017, UiT, Tromso, NorwayThis side event is open to public and will bring together policy makers and researchers for a science and policy dialogue on regional collaborations in the Artic and the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH)
READ MOREICIMOD at the Thirteenth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD COP13)
04 Dec 2016 - 17 Dec 2016, Cancun, Mexico
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a global instrument to help develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. One hundred and ninety-three countries are party to the Convention, including ICIMOD’s eight regional member countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.
READ MOREICIMOD at UNFCCC COP22
07 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2016, Marrakech, MoroccoThe twenty-second session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 22) and the twelfth session of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (CMP 12) will be held in Bab Ighli, Marrakech, Morocco 7-18 November 2016.
READ MOREMobilizing University research for tackling water, climate change and adaptation challenges in Hindu Kush Himalayan Region
24 Oct 2016 - 26 Oct 2016, Indian National Science Academy (INSA), New Delhi, IndiaHimalayan University Consortium (HUC, est. 2007) has its mandate in developing an effective, sustainable network of universities in the HKH, in collaboration with academic, research and knowledge generating and exchange institutions both within and outside the region.
READ MOREICIMOD at World Mountain Forum 2016 – ‘Mountains for our Future’
17 Oct 2016 - 20 Oct 2016, Mbale Resort Hotel, Mbale, UgandaThe World Mountain Forum (WMF) 2016 will take place Mbale, Uganda presenting an opportunity for mountain stakeholders to share past activities experiences in sustainable mountain development (SMD) and to discuss future challenges and opportunities for SMD.
READ MOREICIMOD at the 19th International RiverSymposium
12 Sep 2016 - 14 Sep 2016Hosted by the International RiverFoundation, the 19th International Riversymposium (http://riversymposium.com/), which is being held at Taj Palace in New Delhi, India from 12 to 14 September 2016, brings together river managers, policy developers, scientists, consultants, students, NGOs, indigenous and community organisations and business and industry representatives from around the world to share their knowledge, learn from others and collaborate on innovative ideas to improve the sustainable management of river basins - all under an overarching theme of 'Great rivers of the world: Management for shared benefits’.
READ MOREAsia Pacific Youth Forum 2016 : Youth and Mountains in the Sustainable Development Goals
27 Sep 2016 - 30 Sep 2016
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) engages young professionals and builds their capacity to bring about positive changes in society through several initiatives. Building on the success of these initiatives, ICIMOD is now preparing for the Asia Pacific Youth Forum 2016 (#APYF2016), which will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal 27-30 September 2016.
READ MOREHealthy Mountains, Healthy Planet: A Hindu Kush Himalayan Partnership for Sustainable Mountain Development
24 May 2016, Conference Room 10 United Nations Office, Nairobi, KenyaThe Rio+20 declaration “The Future We Want” recognizes that the vital goods and services mountains provide are essential for sustainable development across the globe. Further, major global events in 2015 – the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, and the United Na- tions Climate Change Conference COP 21 – provided the world a new pathway with the Sustainable Development Agenda 2030, a global deal to tackle climate change and mainstream disaster risk reduction into development.
READ MOREI International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions / Mountains 2016
05 Oct 2016 - 07 Oct 2016, Bragança, Portugal
The I International Conference on Research for Sustainable Development in Mountain Regions is a scientific event for sharing and discussing methods, tools, results, and challenges in research in mountain systems.
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