International Conference on Mountain Ecosystems: Biodiversity and Adaptations Under Climate Change Scenario

Activity Date: 22-24 MARCH 2023
Activity Coordinator: Dr Anita Pandey (GEU) and Dr Nakul Chettri (ICIMOD)
Chief Guest: Prof Aditya N Purohit (Padmashree)
Invited Speaker or Guest: Dr Nakul Chetrri, Dr Eklabya Sharma
Keynote Speaker: Dr Eklabya Sharma, FNA (ATREE, Bengaluru)

Brief Description:
Considering the intricate link between climate change and biodiversity loss and its impact on human well-being, an international conference entitled ‘Mountain Ecosystems: Biodiversity and Adaptations under Climate Change Scenarios’ was held at the Graphic Era Deemed to Be University, Dehradun, India (22–24 March 2023). The conference hosted some of the leading research groups working on remote mountain ecosystems (i.e. Himalayan, Antarctic, and Andean). The discussions focussed on the state of biodiversity under prevailing climate change scenarios, with particular reference to adaptations and applications of socio-ecological resilience, livelihood diversification, evolving development policies, and nature-based solutions for mountain ecosystems and the people residing there.