Events

Events
Conferences/Symposia

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, Kathmandu

Climate 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.

International Conference on Mountain Waters and Livelihood, in conjunction with the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) Annual Meeting

30 Oct 2017 - 01 Nov 2017, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China

The 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.

4th International Conference on Research for Development

05 Sep 2017 - 08 Sep 2017, Bern, Switzerland

The 4th International Conference on Research for Development (ICRD 2017) will be co-hosted by the University of Bern’s Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) and the Swiss Programme for Research on Global Issues for Development (r4d programme)

Regional Conference on Mountain Agriculture, with Focus on Ecosystem Services, Agri-Extension, and Market Linkages

09 Aug 2017 - 11 Aug 2017, Hotel View Bhrikuti

In order to share the wealth of knowledge generated from its activities, Himalica in collaboration with the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) and the Department of Agriculture (DoA), Nepal are jointly organising a regional conference on mountain agriculture focusing on ecosystem services,

An International Conference on Understanding Climate Change and Enabling Climate Actions in the Hindu Kush Himalaya

11 Apr 2017 - 13 Apr 2017, ICIMOD Headquarters

Scientific 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.

Open side event 'Arctic - Hindu Kush Himalayan Science Policy Dialogue' during the Arctic Frontiers 2017

26 Jan 2017, UiT, Tromso, Norway

This 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)

ICIMOD 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.

ICIMOD at UNFCCC COP22

07 Nov 2016 - 18 Nov 2016, Marrakech, Morocco

The 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.

Mobilizing 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, India

Himalayan 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.

ICIMOD at World Mountain Forum 2016 – ‘Mountains for Our Future’

17 Oct 2016 - 20 Oct 2016, Mbale Resort Hotel, Mbale, Uganda

The 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.

ICIMOD at the 19th International RiverSymposium

12 Sep 2016 - 14 Sep 2016

Hosted 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’.

Asia 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.

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