Link to Conference Declaration

Contact:
Mr. Ram Bhandari
President,
Himalayan Resources Institute (HIRI),
P.O. Box 13880,
New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.: +977-1-490399
Fax : +977-1-332636, 331964
E-mail: hirinepal@yahoo.com
Website:http://www.hirinepal.com

Organizers:

Himalayan Resources Institute (HIRI), Nepal

Biodiversity Research Group (BRG), Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

The Ecological Association of Nepal (ECOAN)

Nepal Biotechnology Association (NBA), Nepal

1. INTRODUCTION:

Conservation, management and utilization of biological resources, which are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, need due attention so that the living planet can be protected for our future generations. The International Conference on Himalayan Biodiversity (ICHB-2002) is being organized by Himalayan Resources Institute (HIRI) in collaboration with Biodiversity Research Group (BRG), Central Department of Zoology, Tribhuvan University, The Ecological Association of Nepal (ECOAN) and Nepal Biotechnology Association (NBA) to be held on Dec. 10-13, 2002 in Kathmandu, Nepal on the auspicious occasion of the International Year of Mountains (IYM), 2002 and the International Year of Eco-tourism-2002. The conference aims to point out the unsustainable approach of natural resource management including, specifically, Himalayan Flora and Fauna, Biodiversity Conservation, Trade Related Property Rights (TRIPs.) and Eco-tourism in relation to human welfare will be explored. The conference will bring together various related aspects viz education, research, development, policy, production, processing, marketing, economics, energy and environment. It will provide an opportunity to interact and exchange ideas amongst innovative grass root farmers, green entrepreneurs, scientists, academicians, policy makers, social organizers, environmentalists and industrialists for evolving practical solutions for the conservation and management of the Himalayan biodiversity.

2. THEME:

The theme of the conference is “Conservation of Himalayan Biodiversity for Human Welfare” with the following the major topics of the conference:

1. Himalayan Flora and Fauna,
2. Biodiversity Conservation,
3. Indigenous Knowledge on Biodiversity Conservation,
4. Trade Related Property Rights (TRIPs),
5. Eco- tourism.

3. OBJECTIVES:

The specific objectives of the conference are to:

1. Identify the major issues and options on biodiversity conservation in the Himalayan region.
2. Share ideas on recent biodiversity conservation and management approach.
3. Review the existing government policies and extension programmes of the Hindu Kush- Himalayan (HKH) countries.
4. Explore mutual regional cooperation for effective implementation of biodiversity action plans.
5. Develop international network of Himalayan biodiversity conservation to exchange information and technologies at local, national, regional and international levels.

4. IMPORTANT DATES:

Last Date for	Date
Return of pre-registration form	Jul. 15, 2002
Issue of second circular	Aug. 15, 2002
Submission of abstract	Sep. 15, 2002
Notification of acceptance of abstract	Oct. 15, 2002
Confirmation and submission of full paper	Oct. 31, 2002
Conference	Feb. 26-28, 2003

5.REGISRATION:

Registration fee for participants from Nepal	NRs.1,000/-
Local / national NGOs	NRs.2, 000/-
Registration fee from participants from India	IC Rs.1,000/-
Registration fee for INGO located in Nepal	US $ 50/-
Registration fee for participants from Hindu Kush- Himalayan (HKH) countries	US $ 50/-
Participants other than the HKH countries	US $ 100/-

All interested in attending the conference and submitting an abstract are encouraged to return the enclosed pre-registration form. Photocopy of this pre-registration form is accepted. Alternatively, you may pre-register electronically from the conference homepage at http://www.hirinepal.com. This ensures that you will receive the Final Announcement containing detail conference information. Registration fee should be sent in favour of Himalayan Resources Institute (HIRI) as a demand draft. Provide following information in the pre-registration form:

Name, Designation, Full Mailing Address, Phone Number, Fax, E-mail, along with Title of the Lecture and Abstract before May 30th, 2002 addressed to : Himalayan Resources Institute (HIRI), GPO Box : 13880, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal.

6. PROGRAMMES: There will be four categories of presentation, namely:

1. Plenary Lecture - 30 minutes
2. Invited Lecture - 25 minutes
3. General oral presentations - 15 minutes
4. Poster session - as per schedule

Plenary and invited lectures will be distributed in all the sub-themes, and the selected speakers will be invited for the presentation. The poster session will be reviewed and presented by the conveners in the last session in a summarized form.

7. EXCURSION:

On Dec. 13, 2002 Post-Conference excursions to Daman Mountains Botanical Garden (DMBG), Royal Botanical Garden, Godavari, Royal Chitwan National Park (RCNP) and other places in Nepal will be arranged on participants' request. Further information about excursions will be provided in the second circular.

8. EXHIBITION:

Various books and reference materials related to biodiversity will be displayed at conference hall.

9. FOR DETAILS, PLEASE CONTACT:

Mr. Ram Bhandari
Himalayan Resources Institute (HIRI),
P.O. Box 13880, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel.: +977-1-490399
Fax : +977-1-332636, 331964
E-mail: hirinepal@yahoo.com
Website:http://www.hirinepal.com

or,

Prof. Dr. Braj Nandan Prasad
Nepal Biotechnology Association (NBA),
C/o Central Department of Botany,
Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel. :- +977-1-330582
Fax :- +977-1- 332636
E-mail :prasadbn@tubraj.wlink.com.np

or,

Dr. Khadga Basnet
Biodiversity Research Group (BRG),
Central Department of Zoology,
Tribhuvan University,
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel. :- +977-1-528215, 331896
E-mail : kbasnet@ntc.net.np
tu@zoologydep.wlink.com.np

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

Name : Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs.
Last:
First:
Middle:

Address:

Tel. :
Fax :
E-mail :

Designation :
Affiliation :
Nationality :

Nature of Presentation : Oral or Poster
(Tick any one) Attend only
Qualification :
Specialization :

Time and Date of Arrival :
Time and Date of Departure :
Means of Travel :
Signature :
Proposed Title for a Paper / Poster :

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