About the Event
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Gender Justice and Child Rights Club, Amity Law School, NOIDA, in collaboration with IJA Foundation Trust, proposes to organise a one-day symposium on the theme “Save Himalaya, Save Earth: An EcoNari-Vision”, guided by the message “When we give, we gain.”
The symposium seeks to meaningfully integrate the twin priorities of environmental protection and women’s empowerment within the broader framework of sustainable development and inclusive governance, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).
Themes & Outline
Theme 1- “Save Himalaya, Save Earth: An EcoNari-Vision” for Sustainable Environmental Governance.
- The Himalayas as a Global and National Ecological Asset
a. Role of the Himalayan ecosystem in water security, climate regulation and biodiversity conservation
b. Importance of the Himalayas for food security and disaster resilience - Emerging Environmental Threats in the Himalayan Region
a. Climate change, glacial melting and changing weather patterns
b. Increasing frequency of landslides, floods and forest degradation
c. Impact of unplanned tourism, infrastructure projects and urbanisation - Legal and Policy Framework for Environmental Protection
a. Constitutional mandate under Articles 48A and 51A(g)
b. Environmental governance mechanisms and regulatory institutions
c. Role of environmental impact assessment and sustainable development norms
d. Advancing SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) through
Himalayan environmental governance. - Community Participation and Institutional Collaboration
a. Importance of local communities in conservation initiatives
b. Role of educational institutions, civil society and foundations - Way Forward for Himalayan Protection
a. Climate-resilient planning and sustainable tourism models
b. Strengthening environmental enforcement and community-based conservation
c. Building long-term institutional and policy commitment
Theme 2- Gender, Women and Mountain Livelihoods: Building Climate-Resilient and Inclusive Communities.
- Role of Women in Mountain and Himalayan Livelihood Systems
a. Women’s contribution to agriculture, forest-based livelihoods and local economies
b. Women as custodians of traditional ecological and cultural knowledge - Impact of Environmental Degradation and Climate Change on Women
a. Increased workload due to water scarcity and forest depletion
b. Livelihood insecurity and health challenges
c. Effects of migration and changing family structures - Gendered Vulnerabilities in Mountain Regions
a. Limited access to land, resources, finance, skills and markets
b. Under-representation of women in environmental and local governance - Legal and Policy Support for Women’s Livelihoods
a. Women’s rights related to livelihood, equality and social security
b. Gender-responsive development and climate policies
c. Role of institutions and civil society organisations - Sustainable Development Goals and Green Livelihood Opportunities for Women
a. Eco-tourism, handicrafts, forest produce, organic and traditional farming
b. Promotion of women-led enterprises and self-help groups
c. Advancing SDG 5 (Gender Equality) through women-centred climate-resilient livelihood and governance frameworks - Women as Leaders in Climate and Environmental Action
a. Participation in conservation programmes and community initiatives
b. Strengthening leadership, capacity building and collective action - Way Forward
a. Integrating gender perspectives in environmental and climate governance
b. Expanding institutional support, skill development and financial inclusion
c. Promoting women-centred sustainable development models in mountain region
Target Audience
The Symposium will bring together approximately 110 participants from a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to:
- Academicians and Research Scholars in law, environmental studies, and allied disciplines.
- Environmental Experts and Climate Scientists working on mountain ecosystems and sustainability.
- Legal Professionals and Policy Makers involved in environmental legislation and governance.
- Representatives from NGOs, Foundations, and Civil Society Organizations engaged in advocacy and grassroots conservation.
- Students and Youth Leaders from law schools, environmental science departments, and related fields.
- Media Professionals and Communicators committed to promoting environmental journalism and public awareness.
How to Register?
Interested candidates can register online via the link given at the end of the post.
Structure of the Symposium
- Venue: Amity Law School, Noida, AUUP
- Duration: One Day
- Format: Expert keynote addresses, panel discussions, interactive sessions and Q&A
- Resource Persons: Domain experts in environmental law, climate policy, women leadership and sustainable development
- Outcome: Certificate of participation, policy-oriented action points and structured feedback collection
Expected Outcomes
- Enhanced understanding of the link between women’s empowerment and environmental sustainability.
- Increased awareness of the ecological significance of the Himalayas and the urgency of their protection.
- Strengthened participation of women and youth in climate action, environmental advocacy and governance.
- Creation of collaborative networks among academic institutions, policymakers and grassroots organisations.
- Development of gender-responsive recommendations for sustainable environmental governance and Himalayan conservation initiatives.
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