The Journey

of

2013 - 2018
EASTERN HIMALAYAN NATURENOMICSTM FORUM
2018-2020

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WHAT IS EASTERN HIMALAYAN NATURENOMICS™ FORUM?

INNOVATION AND
COLLABORATION
TO Deliver

RURAL FUTURES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

GOALS

Towards Common Global Goals 2

 EVOLVING OVER THE YEARS…
EASTERN HIMALAYAN NATURENOMICS FORUM

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Empowered 10 eco- Empowered 13 eco- Empowered 15 eco- Empowered 16 eco-

Empowered 15
warriors through warriors through Balipara warriors through warriors through
eco- warriors
Balipara Foundation Foundation Awards 2014 Balipara Foundation Balipara Foundation
through Balipara
Awards 2013 Awards 2015 Foundation Awards 2016
Awards 2016
First Asian Asian Elephants
Elephants in the in the Wild Announced the
launch Elephant Launched Rural
Wild Conference: a Conference, 2015 Futures
platform creating resolved to Country-
drivers for Asian secure Asian Elephant
Elephant Transboundary Secretariat
Conservation Elephant
Corridors

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 The Journey So Far: 2013 - 2018

14+ 3000+ 80+ 756,280

Countries Participants Earth Heroes Digital

Awarded Reach

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 THE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT…

Elephant Country Brand Eastern Himalayan Elephant Friendly Rural Futures(RuFu) Orchids of the Eastern
Biological Certifications Framework Himalayas Application
Inventories

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OUR ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT

83 Balipara Foundation Social

Recognition Award Winners

Representing 72 Earth Heroes from North

Eastern States and 11 from the
neighbouring countries in the Eastern
Himalayan Region

INR 4.6 million invested in conservation

projects initiated by the Earth Heroes

Over 200 projects initiated and done by

our Earth Heroes for a sustainable and a
Rural Future

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 LIFE
STORIES
Robin Naiding planted more than
OF 300 native tree saplings within the
village and encourages sustainable
farming practices among villagers and
farmers of Bagadima village of Assam
INSPIRATIONS
FROM
OUR
EASTERN Saipari Sailo, has worked on impact of
HIMALAYAS human-related changes on amphibians
and other herps as well. She has also
carried out biodiversity assessment of
amphibians in different regions in
Northeast India
Thingnam Girija is an ardent nature
lover and wild flower enthusiast whose
contribution has helped in increasing
awareness of economically important
floral species in Manipur
Bano Haralu has been involved in
working towards conservation in
Nagaland since 2010. She has
supported local communities in
getting livelihood opportunities in
Nagaland by promoting bird guide
through training programs
Tongam Rina, Associate Editor of
the Arunachal Times has contributed
extensively and written on the
discrimination and imbalance of rights
and power for the local communities
in Arunachal Pradesh
Krishna Bodo is known for creating
Omita Gaon (papaya village) in Boko
in Assam by growing papaya plants on
his half a Bigha of land. His initiative and
endeavour bought him a commercial
success of Rs. 80,000 within two years
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 SEE SINCE 2013…
• Action–driven, multi–disciplinary, dialogue between 3000+ participants from 14+ countries

• Rural Futures framework launched

Social Impact
• Balipara Foundation Award Winners have published 30+ books, 500+ scientific articles

• Elephant Country brand launched

• Elephant Country: Asian Elephant Secretariat launched

Economic Impact • Balipara Foundation Award winners established numerous opportunities for sustainable
livelihoods and successful eco-tourism models

• Over 1500+ ha of forest saved, 15+ National Parks established by Balipara Foundation Winners

• Elephant Country: Udalguri Landscape Mission launched to restore Asian Elephant habitats

Ecological Impact • First Eastern Himalayan Biological Inventories launched in partnership with ATREE, Balipara
Foundation, KTK-Belt, National Biodiversity Centre, Bhutan

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 Impactful Partners
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KNOWLEDGE SUPPORTERS

MEDIA SUPPORTERS DIGITAL SUPPORTERS

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HIGHLIGHTS OF REPRESENTATION OF INSTITUTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Kunming Institute of Botany
Teikyo University
University of Montana
Bhutan Institute of Himalayan Studies
Ashoka University
Assam Agricultural University
Cotton State University
Guwahati University
Indraprastha College for Women
Mizoram University
North Eastern Hills University
Rajiv Gandhi University
Royal Global School & Institution
Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Tezpur University
 IN THE FUTURE : EASTERN HIMALAYAN NATURENOMICS FORUM

Regional Forum
To take conversation to grassroots level for impactful conservation, Regional
Forum in the Eastern Himalayas will be hosted, thereby expanding the
footprint of Eastern Himalayan NaturenomicsTM Forum for micro-solutions
leading to long term success of conservation projects- Regional Eastern
Himalayan NaturenomicsTM Forum

Side Events As a Platform

To host side events throughout the year and To stand as a platform to explore the crucial
stand as a platform to boost the dialogue on role of local communities in the Eastern
Rural Futures and further expand the multi- Himalayas, in conserving local
disciplinary platform for conversation and environmentalists and at the same time
innovation in conservation supporting local economies and livelihoods

Forum 2019
A platform to exchange ideas, build solutions
for a sustainable and a Rural Future

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 UNIVERSAL
BASIC RESOURCES
INCOME FOR THE
OR FUTURE
ASSETS

THE
NATURAL
2050 VISION
CAPITAL Rural Futures FOR
MANAGEMENT
BALIPARA
COUNTY

INDO-CHINA EDUCATION
CLIMATE FOR
CHANGE THE
CENTRE FUTURE

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RURAL FUTURES: NATURE CAPITAL TOWARDS UNIVERSAL BASIC ASSETS

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Shyam Saran
India

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 PARTNERSHIP ADVANTAGES

Why Eastern Himalayan Naturenomics™ Forum?

• Established Platform For Action

• Built On Strong Proprietary Concepts
• Strong Culture Of Learning And Application
• Influential Platform For Networking
• Established Ecosystem Of Knowledge Partners

• Global presence for fostering • Grassroots Empowerment

Rural Futures and SDPGs

• Local Solutions for Longevity of • Map best practices and influence

projects policies, reform and governance

• Sharing knowledge, expertise, • Thought leadership in research,

technologies and financial resources education and innovation
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 OUR STORIES
Eastern Himalayas: Balipara Foundation Journey

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Rural Futures: Udalguri Landscape Mission

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Seeds: Eastern Himaalayan Botanic Ark

https://bit.ly/2N6HlnC

EASTERN HIMALAYAN BOTANIC ARK IN

RESIDENCE AT WILD MAHSEER

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THANK YOU

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