The 5-day symposium is being organized by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development with the Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Government of India. The objective is to outline options for sustainable forest management practices and policies that address the changing conditions in the HKH while identifying trans-boundary opportunities that meet climatic and contemporary challenges, thus simultaneously addressing conservation and inclusive development. Conference Features: Keynote sessions;?Parallel thematic presentations and panel discussions Live streaming coverage; Output-oriented brainstorming sessions (for example on green felling ban, human-wildlife conflicts, role of remote sensing science, forest engineering, etc.).