Global Milestones in River Conservation & Sustainable Tourism: November Highlights from SAIARD
Global Experts Convene at IRC-3 to Advance River Conservation and Climate Resilience
The 3rd International River Congress (IRC-3), jointly hosted by the South Asian Institute for Advanced Research and Development (SAIARD), the National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka, and the University of Kelaniya, launched on November 8, 2024, with resounding success.
This global congress brought together an exceptional assembly of environmental experts, policymakers, researchers, and community leaders from India, Sri Lanka, Greece, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Finland, South Africa, Nepal, and the USA, fostering cross-border dialogue and collaboration. The active participation of the Indian High Commission of Sri Lanka highlighted the importance of transboundary cooperation in tackling river-related challenges and climate resilience.
The opening ceremony set the stage with a powerful welcome address by the Congress’s Patron, emphasizing the critical need for collective action in river conservation. This was followed by an address from Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, the Deputy High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, who stressed the importance of collaborative efforts in safeguarding river ecosystems. Dr. Pandey later met with the Indian delegation, exploring opportunities for strengthened cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, facilitated by SAIARD, in sustainable water resource management.
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Prominent organizations such as the World Bank, Nippon Koei, River Recycle Ltd., and leading universities added to the diversity of insights, presenting innovative strategies to address global river conservation challenges.
Over two days, IRC-3 hosted dynamic panel discussions on themes such as:
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Special presentations included a plenary session on public-private partnerships in river management and research-driven paper and poster presentations offering novel solutions for river sustainability.
IRC-3 also underscored the importance of community engagement and international partnerships in combating climate change impacts on river ecosystems. By fostering collaborative networks and innovative policy frameworks, the congress is set to inspire future global initiatives aimed at revitalizing river systems and ensuring sustainable water management.
The success of IRC-3 reaffirms the critical role of global cooperation in addressing the challenges and opportunities in river conservation, setting a transformative path for a sustainable and resilient future.
SAIARD Nature Podcast: Episode #05 | November 23, 2024
We are delighted to announce the release of Episode #05 of the SAIARD Nature Podcast, featuring Ms. Mugdha Sinha, IAS, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. This insightful episode focuses on sustainable tourism, preserving India’s natural heritage, and innovative approaches to balancing development with environmental conservation. Stay tuned for the link to this engaging conversation!
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