News and Events

20Oct
2023

HPSWA Approves Integrated Management Plans for Pong Dam, Renuka and Chandertal Wetlands and Releases Notification for District Level Wetlands Committees in Himachal Pradesh

Discussion on the three IMPs taking place with high-level participation The Himachal Pradesh State Wetland Authority (HPSWA) convened its inaugural session, chaired by the Chief Secretary of the Government of Himachal Pradesh, on August 10, 2023. Key agenda items included the endorsement of Integrated Management Plans (IMPs) for three Ramsar...

20Oct
2023

Nursery Management & Seedling Quality for Large Size Timber Plantations

To ensure successful plantation establishment and development of quality sawlogs in line with production targets, efforts start before the planting: high-quality seedlings are important to ensure successful plantation establishment, increase resilience against negative impacts (climate change, pests and diseases) and ensure growth rates of quality sawlogs. SFM project held a...

20Oct
2023

State level workshop on ‘Challenges and Opportunities of Agroforestry in Uttar Pradesh’ held in Lucknow

Chief Guest’s address by Dr. Arun Kumar Saxena, Hon’ble State Minister Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, GoUP | © GIZ/Jyoti Kashyap The state-level workshop on 'Challenges and Opportunities of Agroforestry in Uttar Pradesh' held in Lucknow on 20 October 2023, brought together over 150 participants, including representatives from the...

16Oct
2023

ASEAN Fosters MSME Cross-Border Trade and Circular Economy

Group photo of ASEAN Member States Representatives during the 16th ACCMSME Meeting and other Meetings. In the recent 16th ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (ACCMSME) Meeting and Related Meetings, held from 16-20 October 2023 in Singapore, updates on ASEAN Access took center stage. This regional platform...

14Oct
2023

Training on curricula development – ‘Traditional Knowledge: Cultural Heritage for the Future’

The training titled ‘Traditional Knowledge: Cultural Heritage for the Future’ was organised by the Indo-German Bilateral Co-operation project ‘Protection and Sustainable Management of Aquatic Resources in the North-eastern Himalayan Region of India’ (NERAQ) in collaboration with Centre for Biocultural Diversity, University of Kent, United Kingdom from 18-22 September, 2023...

11Oct
2023

Climate Smart Solutions in Agriculture in Himachal Pradesh: Experience sharing Stakeholders Workshop and Exhibition

Through presentations technology providers shared their learnings and recommendations for further upscaling of piloted innovations with farmers and government officials. © GIZ/Suhasini Huddone Renewable-energy based technologies strengthen farmers’ livelihoods, create opportunities for market linkages and better remuneration, while avoiding greenhouse gases and potentially contribute to climate change adaptation. However, the...

09Oct
2023

Elevating Forest Sustainability: Harnessing 3D Models for Awareness and Conservation in Himachal Pradesh

In a global shift towards highlighting the significance of forest ecosystems and fostering public awareness about their conservation, the Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystem Services (FES) project, in partnership with the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and the Srishti Manipal Institute of Art, Design, and Technology Bengaluru, is using interactive...

06Oct
2023

Knowledge Exchange Series- Webinar on “Sustainable Livelihoods vis-à-vis Aquatic Resources Management”

The second Knowledge Exchange Session was organised on 06 October 2023 on the topic “Sustainable Livelihoods vis-à-vis Aquatic Resources Management”. The aim of this session was to share experiences, reflect on approaches and stimulate constructive discussion on enhancing livelihoods against the backdrop of protection and sustainable management of aquatic...

05Oct
2023

Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainable Forestry Development

The 10 women featured in the exhibition “Forestry through Women’s Eyes” were recognized for their inspiring contributions. Binh Dinh, 5-6 October 2023. 160 participants of the national Forum on "Promoting Gender Equality for Sustainable Forestry Development" joined their voices in recognizing and empowering women as key actors in forestry sustainable...

02Oct
2023

Empowering Indonesia’s Marine Biodiversity Conservation: Intensive Training on Coral Reef Identification, Inventory, and Analysis

Diving training in pool Diving training in Amed Sea, Karangasem, Bali The Directorate General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (DG-KSDAE) of the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry, in collaboration with GIZ through the Climate and Biodiversity Hub Indonesia (CLARITY), organized an intensive training on Coral Reef Species Identification, Inventory,...