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HIM संवाद Himalayan Ideation Meet

2nd Sewa International SDGs Conference
29 – 30th January 2020

Sewa International is organizing a 2-day conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference is aimed to collaborate with Civil society organizations, Research scholars, Public policymakers, Institutions/Universities and relevant Government departments to bring in their synergy and work together towards solving the environmental, economic, social challenges of the Himalayan region. 1st SDG conference was held in New Delhi in 2018 that witnessed the participation of delegates from 13 various countries to create awareness and knowledge sharing on these important goals and their relevance for India. The conference was a huge success and culminated with a resolution to formulate a 5-year roadmap at a national level that aims towards achieving the SDGs.

The focus for the upcoming conference is Localizing SDGs with the Himalayan perspective and creating consensus among various stakeholders for constructive collaboration to prepare the agenda for implementation through multi-level governance mechanism. With the increased global warming, the delicately balanced Himalayan ecosystem has destabilized resulting into fast-melting glaciers, loss of soil cover, increasing incidences of climatic disasters (like 2013 floods in Uttarakhand) causing huge loss of lives and infrastructure. This calls for a focused approach to remedy the situation. The conference aims to deliver practical methods, case studies, strategies for a coordinated approach to providing implementable solutions with SDGs as guiding goals.

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Key Focus Areas

Session Discussion Topic
Thematic Session 1 Rejuvenation/revival of Himalayan springs
Thematic Session 2 Need for sustainable mountain tourism destination (capturing natural, cultural and waste management aspects)
Thematic Session 3 Protecting and promoting the diverse flora and fauna: Need and importance
Thematic Session 4 Model of Himalayan Agri-based livelihood for small farmers
Thematic Session 5 Technology and innovation : How can they promote sustainable development in Himalayas
Thematic Session 6 Women: How to equip them to be agent of change for Himalayas
Thematic Session 7 How to ensure holistic healthcare facilities in the remotes of Himalayas
Thematic Session 8 Effective collaboration amongst stakeholders for driving the goals

Day 1 Schedule (29th Jan 2020)

Timing Particular (Activities)
10:00 – 11:00 Opening (Inauguration) Ceremony (Greetings and Welcome)
11:00 – 11:15 Tea Break
11:15 – 12:15 Panel Discussion
12:15 – 13:15 Thematic Session 1 #
13:15 – 14:15 Lunch
14:15 – 15:15 Thematic Session 2 #
15:15 – 15:30 Tea Break
15:30 – 16:30 Thematic Session 3 #
16:30 – 17:30 Thematic Session 4 #
17:30 – 18:00 High Tea
18:00 – 19:30 Cultural Program/Introductions/Presentations

Day 2 Schedule (30th Jan 2020)

Timing Particular (Activities)
9:00 – 10:00 Thematic Session 5 #
10:00 – 10:15 Tea Break
10:15 – 11:15 Thematic Session 6 #
11:15 – 12:15 Thematic Session 7 #
12:15 – 12:30 Break
12:30 – 13:30 Thematic Session 8 #
1:30 – 14:30 Lunch
14:30 – 15:30 Open Session
15:30 – 16:30 Valedictory Ceremony – Recommendations/Solutions Discussion

Chief Guest


Smt. Baby Rani Maurya
Hon'ble Governor
Uttarakhand


Sh. Trivendra Singh Rawat
Hon'ble CM
Uttarakhand

Speakers


Brij Mohan Singh Rathore
CHIEF POLICY ADVISOR,
ICIMOD



Dr. Aditya Narain Purohit
FORMER VICE-CHANCELLOR,
HEMVATI
NANDAN BAHUGUNA GARHWAL
UNIVERSITY


Mr. Indu Kumar Pande
CHAIRMAN, STATE FINANCE
COMMISSION UTTARAKHAND



Dr. Rajendra Dobhal
DIRECTOR GENERAL, UTTARAKHAND
STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE
AND TECHNOLOGY (UCOST)


Mr. Sanjay Gupta
CONSULTANT, WORLD BANK GROUP



Dr. R. Balasubramaniam
FOUNDER, SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
YOUTH MOVEMENT


Mr. Vijay Swami
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, RIWATCH



Mahendra Kunwar
CHIEF FUNCTIONARY, HIMALAYAN ACTION
RESEARCH CENTRE (HARC),
DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND


Dr. R. S. Rawal
DIRECTOR, GBPNIHESD



Dr. Pradeep Mehta
TECHNICAL EXPERT, GIZ


Prof. Sachin Chaturvedi
DIRECTOR GENERAL, RIS

Event Partners








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