Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat concludes with "Kathmandu Declaration"
Summary
The Himalayan University Consortium Stakeholders' Retreat in Kathmandu concluded with the 'Kathmandu Declaration,' focusing on collaborative efforts for climate resilience and sustainable development in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Key Points
- The retreat brought together 70 international guests including 29 Vice-Chancellors from the Hindu Kush Himalaya region to establish the future roadmap of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC).
- Key themes discussed included climate change, traditional knowledge systems, sustainable mountain agriculture, and financial sustainability of HUC.
- Kathmandu University signed MoUs with Indian Institute of Technology-Mandi and University of Ladakh for joint research on Himalayan ecology and transboundary issues.
- Focus was laid on bridging the gap between academic research and policy-making to protect ecosystems and secure international climate financing for the HKH region's 1.9 billion dependent people.
