Technical Sessions
Forestry and People
To create understanding on various aspects of interrelation of forest and forest dependent community, including, social, cultural, historical, economic and legal aspects.
Indian Forestry and Ecosystem Services
To get nuances of Indian forestry, including ecological restoration and the ecosystem services provided by the forest.
Forest Policy for Sustainable Utilization of NTFPs
Discuss and suggest policy interventions to ensure sustainable, equitable and reliable utilization of Non-timber forest produces towards economic growth and development.
Climate Change and its impact on forest and people
Suggest implementation of access and benefit sharing mechanism for the biodiversity resources and the high quality verified carbon standard for carbon credit in forestry sector with transparency, accountability and participation.
Spatial Planning in Forest Management
Review and suggest on the mechanism and implementation framework for forest management with perspective of usage of technology, remote sensing and mapping techniques with accountability and open access to information.
Ecotourism towards forest conservation
Suggest innovative and scalable cultural and social protocol having respect for tribal ethos leading to development of responsible ecotourism culture in Chhattisgarh by discussing best practices.
Development perspective of forest dwelling communities
Address the discourses on social empowerment and cultural revival, including recognition of cultural heritage, traditional knowledge systems, and customary practices. Explore ways to empower local institutions, enhance community participation, and integrate janjati perspectives into policy-making processes.
Technological advancement in sustainable utilization of Medicinal Plants
Discuss and suggest prospects and challenges in technological advancements towards sustainable, equitable and reliable utilization of Medicinal, herbs and aromatic plants for economic growth and development of forest dwellers.
Wetland restoration and Greening Urban Landscape
Highlight the best environmental practices for restoration of wetlands in urban areas with exploring role of urban forestry in Chhattisgarh by discussing its environmental, social, and economic impacts. Also exploring future of green initiatives for sustainable cities in the wake of climate change impacts.
