5th RST Forum

The Fifth edition of the R.S. Tolia Forum was organized by SDFU on 11th December 2022, at Manthan, Forest Headquarters, Dehradun. This year's theme was “Role of Community-Based Organizations and Women in Forest Management and Climate Change Mitigation in Uttarakhand”. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Doon Library and Research Centre and sponsored by the Nainital Bank. This year’s theme of International Mountain Day i.e., 'Women move the mountains' as the hill state of Uttarakhand has the distinction of initiating several environmental movements through women including the world-famous ‘Chipko Movement’ led by the women of Uttarakhand. Therefore, the role of women and community-based organizations in forest management and climate change mitigation is immense.

The event was attended by officials of the government, JICA project, CEDAR, GBPNIHE, experts, scientists and CBOs of the Indian Himalayan Region.