ZIRO, 9 Oct: The geography department of Saint Claret College, Ziro (SCCZ) here in Lower Subansiri district organised a workshop on 'Exploring Socio-ecological Drivers and Impacts of Landscape Adaptation' at the college auditorium on Friday.

The workshop was sponsored by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Itanagar.

Around 100 participants attended the workshop, including representatives of various local civil society organisations and SHGs, along with faculty members, students and other stakeholders.

During the workshop, deliberations were held on the interconnections between ecological conditions, cultural values, agricultural practices, livelihoods and climate resilience, with emphasis on sustainable landscape management and rural development.

NABARD District Development Manager Dr Lalit Maurya spoke on 'NABARD for Climate Change: Enabling a Resilient and Sustainable Rural Economy', and stressed on the role of rural development initiatives in addressing climate-related challenges and promoting sustainability.

District Horticulture Officer Hibu Dante conducted a session on 'Growing Resilience, Nurturing Livelihoods through Horticulture'. He highlighted the relevance of horticulture to livelihood development and resilience.

Arunachal Pradesh Birding Club president Koj Mama led a session on 'Cultural Values and Landscape Setting'. He focussed on the cultural dimensions of human relationships with landscapes.

KVK Head Dr Hage Munth spoke on 'Soil Health for Sustainable Landscapes and Livelihoods'. She deliberated on the importance of soil health in sustaining agricultural productivity, landscapes and community livelihoods, and offered guidance on how to sustain agricultural productivity.

The interactive discussions during the technical sessions brought up various socio-ecological factors that influence landscape adaptation and its environmental, social and economic impacts, which the experts addressed.