Himalayan Conclave 2047 Targets Sustainable Mountain Growth

13 Nov 2025 CW Team

The event seeks to build a strategic roadmap for the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) by 2047, aligning with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, which aspires to transform India into a developed, sustainable economy by the centenary of independence.

The conclave will convene leading scientists, academicians, policymakers, administrators, and representatives from NGOs and local communities across the Himalayan belt and beyond. Discussions will centre on environmental conservation, climate adaptation, sustainable livelihoods, and regional cooperation.

Home to 11 states and two Union Territories, the Indian Himalayan Region is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage but faces growing challenges from climate change, population pressures, land-use shifts, glacier retreat, flash floods, and depleting water resources. The conclave aims to develop actionable strategies for environmental resilience and inclusive economic growth.

Over three days, deliberations will be organised into six thematic areas across 21 sessions:

Himalayan biodiversity and changing climate;

Land, water, and atmospheric interactions;

Environmental sustainability and climate resilience;

Socio-economic development and sustainable livelihoods;

Policy frameworks for regional cooperation; and

Gender equality and social inclusion in development.

Each theme will feature expert presentations, policy dialogues, and recommendations to strengthen climate resilience and foster sustainable growth across mountain communities. The conclave also aims to update the Himalayan Action Plan by integrating ecosystem-based strategies, responsible tourism, green entrepreneurship, and community-led value addition of local products.

Co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the event involves collaboration with several national and international organisations, including the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Department of Science and Technology (DST), ICIMOD, IUCN, ICARS, IIT Roorkee, NCSCM, WISA, UCOST, NIDM, the State Bank of India (SBI), and multiple universities and NGOs.

Organisers emphasised that as India approaches 2047, it is crucial to balance development with ecological integrity. The conclave’s outcomes are expected to shape strategies for groundwater management, land restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable tourism, while empowering local communities to achieve climate-resilient and inclusive livelihoods.

The G.B. Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment (NIHE), an autonomous institute under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, is hosting a three-day Himalayan Conclave titled “Indian Himalayan Region–2047: Environmental Conservation with Sustainable Socio-Economic Growth” from 13–15 November 2025 at its headquarters in Kosi-Katarmal, Almora, Uttarakhand. The event seeks to build a strategic roadmap for the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) by 2047, aligning with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, which aspires to transform India into a developed, sustainable economy by the centenary of independence. The conclave will convene leading scientists, academicians, policymakers, administrators, and representatives from NGOs and local communities across the Himalayan belt and beyond. Discussions will centre on environmental conservation, climate adaptation, sustainable livelihoods, and regional cooperation. Home to 11 states and two Union Territories, the Indian Himalayan Region is known for its rich biodiversity and cultural heritage but faces growing challenges from climate change, population pressures, land-use shifts, glacier retreat, flash floods, and depleting water resources. The conclave aims to develop actionable strategies for environmental resilience and inclusive economic growth. Over three days, deliberations will be organised into six thematic areas across 21 sessions: Himalayan biodiversity and changing climate; Land, water, and atmospheric interactions; Environmental sustainability and climate resilience; Socio-economic development and sustainable livelihoods; Policy frameworks for regional cooperation; and Gender equality and social inclusion in development. Each theme will feature expert presentations, policy dialogues, and recommendations to strengthen climate resilience and foster sustainable growth across mountain communities. The conclave also aims to update the Himalayan Action Plan by integrating ecosystem-based strategies, responsible tourism, green entrepreneurship, and community-led value addition of local products. Co-hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the event involves collaboration with several national and international organisations, including the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Department of Science and Technology (DST), ICIMOD, IUCN, ICARS, IIT Roorkee, NCSCM, WISA, UCOST, NIDM, the State Bank of India (SBI), and multiple universities and NGOs. Organisers emphasised that as India approaches 2047, it is crucial to balance development with ecological integrity. The conclave’s outcomes are expected to shape strategies for groundwater management, land restoration, climate adaptation, and sustainable tourism, while empowering local communities to achieve climate-resilient and inclusive livelihoods.

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