Dimapur, Nov. 16 (EMN): Nagaland government, as part of the Indian delegates, for the first time hosted a session at the ongoing UN Climate Conference COP 27 in Sharm el-sheikh, Egypt.
An update informed that Nagaland was represented by Dharmendra Prakash, PCCF and HOFF; M Senthil CCF from the department of Environment Forest and Climate Change, and Dr. Atoho, director of Climate Studies and Knowledge Solutions Centre, Department of Science and Technology.
It stated that more than 33,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries attended the conference making it the second largest COP summit till date.
“It is historic being Nagaland's first ever to host a session at such a global climate event showcasing our ongoing work and also launching an international research initiative on indigenous conservation for development and livelihood,” Dr. Jakhalu stated.
The research initiative was supported by UNESCO India, UNESCO LINKS Paris, Nagaland University, Cambridge University Alumni Development Initiative (CaFNEI), Indigenous Research For NE India, CIFOR-ICRAF, Department of Environment Forests and Climate Change, government of Nagaland, and NESUDS/Climate Studies and Knowledge Solutions Centre, Department of Science and Technology, government of Nagaland, it stated.
He also stressed on the need to highlight successful community-best practices such as Tizu Valley Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Network among many others across the state to be integrated into research, policy and development.
Jakhalu further stated that such an initiative require immense political will. He has especially thanked Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, and Mmhonlumo Kikon, advisor of Science and Technology, for providing all support to seamlessly launch the international research initiative.