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Conference Program Overview
Please Note: PhD Workshop will take place at Alice Conference, Pulchowk.
10th June, 2024: Ph.D Workshop
| Time NPT | Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration | |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | Welcome address by President ISDRS Welcome and overview by New Professional Group co-lead(s) | |
| 9:15 – 11:30 | Session 1: Research Mentorship (breakout groups) Research presentations and discussion in mentor-mentee groups | |
| 11:30-11:45 | Break | |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Session 2: Career Talks • Anil Chitrakar, Social Entrepreneur • Gustavo Nicolas Paez Salamanca, ISDRS Board Member | |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Networking Luncheon | |
| 14:00 – 16:30 | Session 3: Interactive academic writing & publishing workshop • Dr. Tomas Ramos, NOVA University Lisbon, Portugal | Board Meeting at Hotel Himalaya Board Meeting Room |
| 16:30-16:45 | Break | |
| 16:45-17:00 | Closing Session and Discussion |
Conference Day 1, June 11, 2024 Tuesday
| Time NPT | Activities |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00- 10:15 | Inaugural Programme Chair: Prof. Dr. Shilu Manandhar Bajracharya, Vice Chancellor, NOU Chief Guest: Rt. Hon’ble Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav • Introduction: Prof. Dr. Dinesh Bhuju, Convener, ISDRS Conference 2024 • Welcome Remark: Prof. Dr. Dhruba Kumar Gautam, Vice Chancellor, MU • Inauguration: Chief Guest • ISDRS Remark: Prof. Dr. Sjors Witjes, President, ISDRS 2024 • Remark: Ms. Ayshanie Medagangoda-Labé, UNDP Resident Representative for Nepal • Remark: Dr. Krishna P. Oli, Chairperson, NTNC • Remark: Mr. Chiri Babu Maharjan, Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City • Keynote Address: Hon’ble Minister Ms. Sumana Shrestha, MoEST • Remark: Chief Guest • Closing Remark: Programme Chair |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Opening of Poster Session Photo Session Tea and Refreshments |
| 10:30-12:00 | Panel Discussion I: Water, Energy and Food Nexus Chair: Prof. Dr. Rejina Maskey Byanju, Tribhuvan University Moderator: Dr. Meeta Sainju Pradhan, South Asia Institute of Advanced Studies Keynote Presentation: Prof. Dr. Wei Liao, Michigan State University Panelists • Mr. Vijaya Singh, UNDP • Dr. Manohara Khadka, International Water Management Institute • Dr. Man Bahadur BK, Former Secretary, Government of Nepal |
| 12:00-13:00 | Networking Luncheon/ Poster Session |
| 13:00-14:30 | Concurrent Session |
| 14:30-14:45 | Break/ Poster Session |
| 14:45-16:15 | Concurrent Session |
| 16:15-16:30 | Break/ Poster Session |
| 16:30-18:00 | Concurrent Session |
| 18:30 | Welcome Dinner |
Conference Day 2, June 12, 2024 Wednesday
| Time NPT | Activities | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration | |
| 9:00 – 10:30 | Panel Discussion II: Climate Change and Sustainability Chair: Prof. Dr. Netra Chhetri, Arizona State University Moderator: Prof. Dr. Sanjay Nath Khanal, Madan Bhandari University of Science and Technology, Nepal Keynote Presentation: Prof. Dr. Klaus Hubacek, University of Groningen Panelists • Dr. Rajendra KC, Ministry of Forests and Environment, Nepal • Dr. Reeti Kulshrestha, Birla Institute of Management Technology, India • Prof. Dr. Minghong Tan, IGSNRR, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China |
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| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break/ Poster Session | |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Concurrent Session | Workshop 1: • The Role of Universities in Solving Sustainability Challenges Workshop: Prof. Dr. Gyula Zilahy, Prof. Dr. Peter Dobers, and Dr. Malin Gawell |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | Networking Luncheon/Poster Session | |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Concurrent Session | Workshop 2: • Sustainability Discourse Workshop: Prof. Dr. Deborah Martinez |
| 14:30 -14:45 | Break/ Poster Session | |
| 14:45 – 16:15 | Concurrent Session | Workshop 3: • Assessing Sustainability (Indicators and Reporting) Workshop: Prof. Dr. Walter Vermeulen |
| 16:15 – 16:30 | Break/ Poster Session | |
| 16:30 – 18:00 | Concurrent Session | |
| 18:30 – 19:30 | ISDRS General Member’s Meeting | |
Conference Day 3, June 13, 2024 Thursday
| Time NPT | Activities |
|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration |
| 9:00 – 9:45 | ISDRS Plenary: Celebrating 30th ISDRS Conference Presentations Moderator: Prof. Dr. Sjors Witjes • Sustainability Discourse Workshop Outcome: Prof. Dr. Deborah Martinez • Assessing Sustainability (Indicators and Reporting) Workshop Outcome: Prof. Dr. Walter Vermeulen • The Role of Universities in Solving Sustainability Challenges Workshop Outcome: Prof. Dr. Gyula Zilahy, Prof. Dr. Peter Dobers, and Dr. Malin Gawell • Master Conference Winner’s Presentation: Alicja Koszczuk and Natalia Jankowska • ISDRS Journal Presentation: Prof. Dr. Marc Wolfram |
| 9:45 – 10:30 | Networking Session: Biodiversity and Beyond: ANSAB’s Experience and Lessons on Community-based Forest Management Chair: Prof. Dr. Deepak B. Shakya, Vice Chancellor, Madhesh University Facilitation: • Asia Network for Sustainable Agriculture and Bioresources • Darwin Initiative • Resources Himalaya Foundation • TRAFFIC |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break/ Poster Session |
| 10:45 – 12:15 | Concurrent Session |
| 12:15 – 13:00 | Networking Luncheon/Poster Session |
| 13:00 – 14:30 | Panel Discussion III: Partnership for Sustainable Development Moderator: Dr. Pramod Jaiswal, NIICE Chair: Prof. Dr. Biju Kumar Thapalia, Vice-Chancellor, Purbanchal University Keynote Presentation: Prof. Dr. Gianni Vaggi, UNESCO, UNITWIN Network on International Cooperation and Development Panelists • Dr. Leela Nyaichyai, Former Member of Constituent Assembly, Nepal • Dr Gustavo Nicolas Paez Salamanca, UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia • Dr. Rupak Sapkota, Foreign Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Nepal |
| 14:30 – 14:45 | Break/ Poster Session |
| 14:45 – 16:15 | Concurrent Session |
| 16: 30 – 18:00 | Valedictory Programme Chief Guest: Hon’ble Deputy Prime Minister Mr. Narayan Kaji Shrestha, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal (TBC) Chair: Prof. Dr. Dhruba Kumar Gautam, Vice-Chancellor, Mid-West University • Best Paper Announcement: Prof. Dr. Marlen Gabriele Arnold, Chemnitz University of Technology, Germany • Keynote Presentation: Prof. Dr. Shobahana Madhavan, University of Westminster, UK • Kathmandu Communique and 31st ISDRS Conference 2025 Announcement: Prof. Dr. Gyula Zilahy, Vice President, ISDRS • Remarks: Participants’ Reflection Prof. Dr. Sjors Witjes, President, ISDRS 2024 Prof. Dr. Kedar Prasad Rijal, Registrar, Tribhuvan University Prof. Dr. Amar Prasad Yadav, Vice-Chancellor, Rajashree Janak University Prof. Dr. Hem Raj Pant, Vice-Chancellor, Far-Western University Prof. Dr. Punya Prasad Regmi, Vice Chancellor, Agriculture and Forestry University Dr. Ram Kumar Phuyal, Member, National Planning Commission, Nepal • Appreciation Remark: Er. Ganesh Shah, Former Minister, Nepal • Chief Guest’s Remark • Closing Remarks: Chair of the Programme |
| 18:00 | Photo Session/ Tea and Refreshments |
Sustainability Field Trip, Friday 14th June, 2024
| Time NPT | Activities | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 – 08:30 | Pick up at Himalaya Hotel | ||
| 08:30 – 16:00 | Sustainability Field Trip to Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park | Sustainability Field Trip to ICIMOD Sustainable Mountain Development Site | Sustainability Field Trip to Bhaktapur Durbar Square Walking Tour |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Drop off at Hotel Himalaya | ||