TENTATIVE PROGRAM PLAN
The program will cover the contemporary current topics on the following broad areas:
- » Mountain Ecosystems
- » Alpine Ecosystems
- » Freshwater Ecosystems
- » Forest Ecology
- » Environmental Issues
- » Biodiversity Conser ation
- » Wildlife Management
- » Ecotourism
- » Park-People Interface
- » Participatory Resource Management
- » Watershed Management
- » River Basin Management
- » Transhumance
- » Pastoralism
- » Livestock Development
- » Mountain Livelihoods
- » Rural Microenterprise
- » Sustainable Agriculture
- » Organic Farming
- » Agro-Biodiversity
- » Mountain-based Conventions
- » SDGs & Mountains
- » Mountain Sustainability
A tentative list of topics to be covered is as under.
Technical Sessions Group-1
Mountain Ecosystems; Freshwater Ecosystems; Forest Ecology; Environmental Issues
Tentative Topics
- » Mountain Landscapes around the World
- » Why mountains matter?
- » Diversity of Ecosystems in Mountains
- » High Altitude Grassland Ecosystems
- » Criticality of Mountain Grasslands and Watersheds
- » Climate Change and Mountain Ecosystems
- » Freshwater Ecosystems in Mountains including Wetlands
- » Mountain Rivers and Riverine Ecology
- » Mountain Forests and Forest Ecology
- » Basic Geological Understanding of Mountains
- » Anthropological Threats, Extractive Industries, Biotic Distress
- » Ecological Restoration, Conservation, Agroecology
- » Environmental Problems and Issues in Mountains
- » Pollution of Aquatic Ecosystems, Biological Monitoring and Indicators
Technical Sessions Group-2
Participatory Resource Management; Watershed Management; River Basin Management
Tentative Topics
- » Fundamental Problems in Natural Resource Management
- » Stakeholders in Resource Management: Stakeholder Analysis
- » Public Management of Natural Resources: Land, Water, Forests, Agriculture
- » Participatory and Decentralized Management of Resources
- » Principles of Community Participation and Leadership
- » Customary Institutions, Community Institutions and Local Governance
- » Case of Participatory Forest Management of Nepal
- » Case of Community Forest Management of India
- » Geohydrology of Mountains and Surface Runoff, Groundwater Hydrology
- » Human Influences on Hydrological Cycle
- » Rural Appraisals, Mapping and Participatory Land Use Planning
- » Principles and Methods in Watershed Development & Management
- » Ridge Valley Treatment of Hilly Terrains: Soil & Water Conservation
- » Reforestation & Agroforestry; Agriculture Development
- » Framework of River Basin Management
- » Planning, Water Treaties, Institutions, Implementation
- » Transboundary Water Management & Policies
- » Hydropower Development and Environmental Impacts
- » Flood Forecasting
Technical Sessions Group-3
Mountain Livelihoods; Rural Micro-Enterprises; Livestock-Based Livelihoods
Tentative Topics
- » Innovative Livelihoods in Integrated Landscape Management
- » Sustainable Livelihood Options for High Altitude Mountain People
- » Agriculture-Based Products; Agriculture Diversification
- » Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs); Mountain Herbs
- » Horticulture; Tea and Resin Cultivation; Dairy Farming
- » Nursery Raising for Reforestation; Beekeeping; Honey Production
- » Non-Farm Economic Activities; Ecotourism; Nature Education
- » Culture-Based Rural Livelihoods
- » Value Chain, Value Addition, Marketing, Cooperatives, Linkages
- » Microenterprise: Role and Importance in Mountain Economy
- » Green Economy and Microenterprises
- » Tackling the Challenges Faced by Microenterprises
- » Linkages of Microfinance and Microenterprises
- » Business Skills Development among Rural Entrepreneurs
- » Government Support and Policies
- » Grassland-Livestock Interface
- » Livestock and Fodder Management
- » Livestock Economy, Livestock-Based Livelihoods
- » Case of Milk Production & Products in Ukraine’s Carpathian Areas
- » Interface with Privatization and Technology
Technical Sessions Group-4
Transhumance; Pastoralism; Rangeland Governance
Tentative Topics
- » Transhumance: A way of life truly sustainable
- » Challenges of Transhumants in Contemporary World
- » Nomadism and Pastoralism
- » Pastoral Livelihoods and Animal-Centric Cultures
- » Pastoralism in Mountain Areas and High Altitudes
- » Features of Pastoral Communities: Examples from Asia, Africa, Europe
- » Climate Change and Adaptation Challenges
- » Rangelands Fragmentation, Enclosure and Impacts
- » Governance of Pastures and Grasslands: Role of Local Institutions
- » Issues of Declining Livestock and Eroding Animal Breeds
- » Biodiversity Conservation, Biocultural Protocols and Access & Benefit Sharing
- » Conflicts and Confrontations threatening Mobile Pastoralists
Technical Sessions Group-5
Biodiversity Conservation; Wildlife Management; Ecotourism; Park-People Interface
Tentative Topics
- » Mountain Biodiversity
- » Threats to Biodiversity and Conservation Measures
- » Measurement of Biodiversity
- » Ecosystem Services in Mountain Areas
- » Dangers to Wildlife
- » Wildlife Conservation and Management
- » Habitat Conservation; Keystone Species Conservation
- » Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management
- » Protected Area Management System
- » Challenges in Protected Areas Management
- » Water Management in Wildlife Areas
- » Research in Protected Areas
- » Ecotourism in Protected Areas
- » Carrying Capacity and Biotic Pressure in Tourism-Bound Areas
- » Extractive Industries and Development Projects in Protected Areas
- » Foundations of Parks-People Conflicts
- » Issues of Crops Damage by Wild Animals
- » Role of Ethics, Sacredness, Spirituality, Religion in Wildlife Conservation
- » Indigenous and Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs)
Technical Sessions Group-6
Mountain-Based Conventions; SDGs & Mountains; Mountain Sustainability
Tentative Topics
- » Mountain-Based Conventions and its Effectiveness
- » Discussion on Selected Conventions: Alpine Convention, Rome Convention on Sustainable Mountain Development, CBD and Mountains
- » Carpathian Convention
- » Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- » SDGs and Sustainable Mountain Development
- » Issues of Mountain Sustainability
- » Bioeconomy in the Mountains
- » Sustainable Energy in the Mountains
- » Waste Collection and Management
- » Challenges of Urbanization in Mountains
- » Climate Change and Mountain Communities
- » National Mountain Policies
- » Initiatives of ICIMOD in Hindu-Kush Himalayas
Technical Sessions Group-7
Sustainable Agriculture; Organic Farming; Agro-Biodiversity
Tentative Topics
- » Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
- » Food and Fruit Production without using Chemicals
- » Soil Fertility Management
- » Green Manures, Biofertilizers, Organic Fertilizers
- » Composting, Vermicomposting
- » Weed Management in Organic Crops
- » Integrated Pest Management
- » Plant Diseases Management
- » Biopesticides, Biocontrol Agents
- » Organic Post Harvest Handling
- » Certification Process and Standards of EU, USDA, NPOP, etc.
- » Marketing of Organic Produce
- » Biodynamic Agriculture
- » Permaculture
- » Organic Farming Initiatives: e.g. IFOAM, FiBL, Biofach
- » Agriculture Biodiversity
- » Seed Selection, Seed Bank and Indigenous Seeds
- » Cover Crops, Multi-storey Cropping
- » Indigenous Foods and Traditional Varieties
- » ITPGFRA and Farmers Rights
- » Initiatives of Biodiversity International
Technical Sessions Group-8
Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Exchange & Excursion
Tentative Topics
- » Welcome Program in Dolyna
- » Environmental Impacts of Tourism
- » Ecological Footprints and Carbon Footprints of Tourism
- » Sustainable Tourism as Sustainable Livelihood
- » Models of Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism
- » Model of Cultural Tourism: Case Study of Vytvytsya United Rural Community
- » Traveling to Villages and Interaction with Cultural Groups
- » Presentation of Cultural Artifacts by Villagers
- » Lecture on Integration of Ecotourism and Local Cultures
- » Performing Art Shows by members of Vytvytsya United Rural Community
- » Reflection and Sharing by International Participants
