Lanzhou University and ICIMOD are joining hands to bring together leading scholars and national park and protected area managers to exchange knowledge and experience on topics related to ecology, conservation, agriculture, culture, livelihoods, and environment in order to build capacity and create a common platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing on issues relevant to the HKPL.

Objective:

Establish a forum where national parks and protected areas along the Silk Road can share knowledge and experiences in order to improve conservation and development, with the following specific objectives:

1. Facilitate the formation of a network between the six protected areas in HKPL for sharing data, knowledge, experiences, best practices, and opportunities
2. Brainstorm opportunities at a regional level, including for tourism, and discuss the potential impacts of the Belt and Road Initiative and China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on the culture, parks, people, and environment of the HKPL
3. Plan activities for HKPL for the next two years