One-Day Seminar on strengthening Disaster Preparedness and Climate Resilience held in Leh

Leh, March 27, 2026/ VOL News Desk/ A one-day seminar on disaster management titled “Resilient Himalayas: Assessing GLOFs, Cloudbursts and Water Hazards for Enhanced Disaster Emergency Preparedness” was successfully conducted in Leh today.

The seminar brought together experts, administrators, scientists, and stakeholders to deliberate on hazard assessment, early warning systems, capacity building, and climate resilience strategies tailored to the unique challenges of the Himalayan region....

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Youth Empowerment and Climate Action Take Center Stage at Ladakh’s Climate Cup

Leh, September 7: The Hon’ble Lt Governor of Ladakh, Shri Kavinder Gupta, today emphasised the strong commitment of UT Administration in nurturing young talent while simultaneously spreading awareness about the urgent need for climate action and sustainable development. He underlined that Ladakh is emerging as a model region where youth empowerment goes hand in hand with ecological responsibility.

The Lt Governor was speaking as the Chief Guest at the grand finale of the Climate Cup Footb...

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Advisor Dr Pawan Kotwal Convenes Meeting, Discuss Climate Action Plan for Leh City

Leh, July 04: The Advisor to the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal convened a significant meeting to discuss the Action Climate Plan-Net Zero by 2047, aimed to deliberate on the comprehensive plan to achieve a net-zero carbon footprint in Leh by 2047, at the Civil Secretariat, Leh.

At the outset of the meeting, a detailed presentation by a representative from the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), New Delhi, outlining the baseline analysis, future climate im...

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