Tawang Hosts Workshop on Himalayan Peatland Conservation

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TAWANG | October 9:

A workshop on “Indian Himalayan Peatlands: Conserving Nature’s Carbon Stores for a Safer Planet” was organised at the IIM Shillong Satellite Centre in Tawang on Friday to promote awareness about the ecological importance of Himalayan peatlands and the need for their conservation.

The workshop was organised by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in collaboration with the National Mission on Himalayan Studies (NMHS), under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

The programme began with registration and an invocation, followed by the lighting of the ceremonial lamp. Dr. Jasmine P., Scientist E and Principal Investigator of the project at ZSI headquarters, delivered the welcome address and introduced the objectives of the workshop.

A pamphlet titled “Indian Himalayan Peatland: Conserving Nature’s Carbon Stores for a Safer Planet” was also released during the inaugural session.

Rinchin Leta, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Tawang, attended the programme as the Chief Guest and delivered the inaugural address. 

Piyush Gaikwad, IFS, Divisional Forest Officer, Tawang, and Biswajit Mandal, Deputy Commandant of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Tawang, attended as Guests of Honour.

The technical sessions covered various aspects of peatland ecosystems, including their biodiversity, ecological functions, microbial communities and bryophytes. Experts and resource persons also discussed measures for protecting and conserving these fragile environments.

Peatlands are valuable natural ecosystems that store significant amounts of carbon and provide habitats for specialised plant and animal life. 

Their protection is important for mitigating climate change, maintaining ecological balance and preserving the long-term health of mountain environments.

Conservation of peatlands is particularly significant in the Indian Himalayan region, where fragile ecosystems face growing environmental pressures. Scientific research, sustainable management and greater public awareness are essential to safeguarding these natural carbon stores.

The workshop also included an interactive session with participants, feedback sharing and a summary of the discussions, followed by the distribution of certificates.

The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, the National Anthem and dispersal. 

The workshop highlighted the importance of collaboration among researchers, government departments and local communities in conserving Himalayan peatlands for future generations.

Location: Tawang

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