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BIO-RETHA Int'l Conference 2025

Red Panda – Tahr – Himalayan Biodiversity International Conference

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BIO-RETHA Conference 2025

Red Panda – Tahr – Himalayan Biodiversity International Conference

December 30, 2025 – January 1, 2026
Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality, Khotang, Nepal

Conference Theme

🌱 Regenerating Life Systems: Biodiversity, Ecology, and Community Futures

Slogan

"Biodiversity – Red Panda and Tahr: Guard them, Grow together"

जैविक विविधता रेडपाण्डा र थार – संरक्षण संवर्द्धन, समृद्धिको आधार।

6

Thematic Tracks

500+

Expected Participants

3

Conference Days

1

Biodiversity Hotspot

The Himalayan region is one of the most ecologically and culturally diverse landscapes on Earth. Yet, this delicate ecosystem—home to endangered species, Indigenous communities, and rich ecological traditions—faces mounting challenges from climate change, habitat fragmentation, and unsustainable development.

After the successful Bamboo Conference 2024, the momentum now expands into a broader, global dialogue: the BIO-RETHA Conference 2025. It will unite diverse voices under a shared mission—to regenerate life systems through species protection, Indigenous knowledge, community empowerment, and nature-based economies.

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🌱 Conference Themes

The conference is structured around six interlinked thematic tracks that address the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in Himalayan biodiversity conservation.
Flagship Species Conservation

Flagship Species Conservation

Protection of the Himalayan biodiversity such as Red Panda, Himalayan Tahr, Chinese Pangolin etc., and their habitats through restoration, wildlife corridors, and community patrol systems.
Climate Resilience & Livelihoods

Climate Resilience & Livelihoods

Understanding climate impacts, adaptation, mitigation, and resilience in community. Also, explore role of plants such as bamboos in land restoration, carbon sequestration, climate-adaptive agriculture, and rural economy development.
Indigenous Knowledge and Sacred Ecologies

Indigenous Knowledge and Sacred Ecologies

Highlight biocultural knowledge systems, rituals, spiritual practices, sacred groves, and traditional ecological management.
Gender, Ecotourism and Green Enterprise

Gender, Ecotourism and Green Enterprise

Promote intersectionality, sustainable tourism, green business innovation, eco-hosting, and biodiversity-themed tourism circuits.
Youth Innovation, Digital Tools & Citizen Science

Youth Innovation, Digital Tools & Citizen Science

Foster environmental stewardship through mobile apps, mapping, storytelling, and data collection by youth groups.
Ecological Ethics and Spirituality

Ecological Ethics and Spirituality

Dialogue on moral and spiritual dimensions of conservation involving faith-based organizations and philosophers.
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Official Invitation

A heartfelt welcome message from the Mayor of Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality

Mayor Tirtha Raj Bhattarai

Diktel Rupakot Majhuwagadhi Municipality, Khotang, Nepal

We are honored to welcome researchers, conservationists, and community leaders from around the world to our beautiful municipality. Together, we will work towards preserving the rich biodiversity of our Himalayan region while supporting sustainable community development.

This conference represents not just an academic gathering, but a celebration of the deep connection between our communities and the natural world that sustains us all.

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Core Conference Features

An immersive experience combining academic rigor with cultural celebration and hands-on learning

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Keynote Speeches : by international thought leaders

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Thematic Panel Discussions : and Roundtables

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Forest Walks and Eco-Treks : to biodiversity hotspots

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Workshops : on bamboo processing and conservation technology

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Interactive Exhibitions : of eco-products and wildlife art

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Storytelling and Cultural Performances : by Indigenous communities

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Film Screenings : of community conservation journeys

We encourage submissions from women, early-career researchers, grassroots practitioners, and historically underrepresented communities to ensure diverse perspectives and inclusive dialogue.