ZIRO, OCT 9:

The Department of Geography of Saint Claret College (Autonomous), Ziro (SCCZ), organised a one-day workshop on “Exploring Socio-Ecological Drivers and Impacts of Landscape Adaptation” at the college auditorium on Friday.

The workshop was sponsored by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Itanagar.

Around 100 participants, including representatives of local civil society organisations, self-help groups (SHGs), faculty members, students and other stakeholders, attended the programme.

The workshop explored the interconnections between ecological conditions, cultural values, agricultural practices, livelihoods and climate resilience, with a focus on sustainable landscape management and rural development.

NABARD District Development Manager (DDM) Lalit Maurya, the chief guest, spoke on “NABARD for Climate Change: Enabling a Resilient and Sustainable Rural Economy”. He highlighted the role of rural development initiatives in addressing climate-related challenges and promoting sustainability.

During the technical sessions, District Horticulture Officer Hibu Dante spoke on “Growing Resilience, Nurturing Livelihoods through Horticulture”, highlighting the contribution of horticulture to livelihood development and climate resilience.

Arunachal Pradesh Birding Club president Koj Mama delivered a session on “Cultural Values and Landscape Setting”, focusing on the cultural dimensions of human relationships with landscapes.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) senior scientist and head Hage Munth spoke on “Soil Health for Sustainable Landscapes and Livelihoods”, emphasising the importance of soil health in sustaining agricultural productivity, ecological balance and community livelihoods.

The interactive discussions examined the social, environmental and economic factors influencing landscape adaptation. Experts also shared suggestions on strengthening sustainable practices and enhancing community resilience.