State Workshop on Climate Change and Resilience in Uttarakhand
The Workshop 'Climate Change and Resilience in Uttarakhand' co-organized by PAIRVI, Department of Geography, Doon University and Uttaranchal Development Institute was held at Nityanand Conference Hall, Doon University, Dehradun on 31 March 2026, . The workshop, part of a broader series of state-level consultations by PAIRVI, brought together policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, journalists, and community leaders to deliberate on climate governance, adaptation, and resilience in the Himalayan region. Ajay Jha, PAIRVI highlighted the intensifying global climate crisis, noting rising temperatures, increasing extreme weather events, and disproportionate vulnerabilities in hill regions. Virendra Painuly emphasized the need for integrated socio-ecological frameworks, while Abhilasha Kannaujia underlined the critical role of indigenous knowledge systems in climate adaptation. A key highlight of the workshop was the intervention by Distinguished Guest Padma Shri Kalyan Singh Rawat,…
