International Conference on Mountain People Adapting to Change Solutions Beyond Boundaries Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice Kathmandu, Nepal 9 - 12 November 2014 Conference Themes State-of-the-art science on climate change adaptation in the Hindu Kush Himalayas and downstream.Holistic adaptation policies bringing together science, technology, and regional and global policy examples.Good adaptation practices through community action Communicating climate change adaptation, including engagement with mainstream media. “YOUNG CHANGE-MAKERS” Poster FAQs Who is a ‘change-maker’? You are! We are looking for young, fresh voices from people currently making contributions to Adaptation to Change via either your individual work or as part of your organization’s work in the fields of science, policy and practical implementation. If you’re a young academic, your research findings might help inform current understandings of change in the mountains; if you’re a young policy maker, it might be your work on helping nations or communities adapt to change; if you’re working on the ground in a practical capacity, you might explain how your work or innovations are helping people adapt to change. What do I need to do to enter? Please submit a 400-word abstract for your poster, which should clearly relate to one or more of the conference themes, via this submission form. You may also upload an optional rough visual sketch of your poster plan.” When is the deadline? All submissions must be made by 15 August, 2014, 5PM (Nepal Standard Time). When can I expect a reply? Successful applicants will be notified by email by 26 September. How will the poster presenters be selected? A panel of five experts from within ICIMOD will review all submissions and make the selections. Are presentations funded? There will be a limited amount of funding available on need basis, but it will not be possible to provide full support to all presenters. Will participating lead to future opportunities? All poster presenters will receive a certificate of participation, and the 5 best posters will be selected for writing full papers, with possibilities of publication. Poster submission Themes: Climate change scenarios, modeling and downscaling for the region Water availability and demand scenarios Water management Cryosphere and black carbon Ecosystem and community based adaptation approaches Food security, climate smart agriculture Community vulnerability, adaptation, and livelihoods Disaster management Gender and adaptation Technology-based solutions for addressing climate change Communicating climate change and its impacts
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