Symposium

MoChWo-2025 Symposium Proposal Development Guidelines

We are pleased to invite proposals for symposia to be featured at the 7th International Conference on Mountains in the Changing World (MoChWo-2025), to be held on October 10-11, 2025, in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Symposia should align with the conference theme and address pressing issues related to mountain ecosystems, communities, development, or emerging challenges.

🔍 Please refer to the symposium guidelines below before submitting your proposal.
We look forward to your contribution in making MoChWo-2025 a meaningful platform for science, dialogue, and impact.

Symposium Proposal Format

Please structure your proposal using the following format:
(a) Title and Description
Symposium Title: A concise, engaging title (max 20 words)
Symposium Description: A 300-word overview that clearly:

  • Introduces the topic and its relevance to mountain systems.

  • Aligns the session with the overall MoChWo theme and sub-theme(s).

  • Justifies why this symposium is important and timely.

  • Highlights specific topics to be covered in the session.

  • Example themes: biodiversity, climate change, pollution, sustainable development, policy, resilience, indigenous knowledge, etc.

(b) Lead and Partner Organization(s)

  • Name the lead organizing institution.

  • Mention any collaborating organizations (if applicable).

(c) Session Format and Duration
Specify how the session will be organized:

  • Oral presentations (total time recommended: 90 minutes):
    One invited speaker (30 minutes)
    Three to four general speakers (15 minutes each)
    Poster presentations (optional): Indicate number expected.

  • Panel Discussions or Others

(d) Preliminary List of Presenters
Provide a tentative list of speakers, if possible:

  • Invited speaker(s) (indicate if confirmed or TBD)

  • Regular speakers with tentative presentation titles (if available)

✅ Proposal Submission Checklist

  • Title is clear and aligned with MoChWo theme.

  • Description addresses relevance and significance.

  • Organizing institution(s) identified.

  • Session format and duration outlined.

  • Tentative speakers listed (or marked as TBD).

📥 Submit your symposium proposal here:

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