Annual Meeting of the Himalayan University Consortium held at Indian National Academy of Sciences (INSA) in New Delhi, India during 24-26 October 2016, co-hosted by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) and G. B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED). Professor Ainun Nishat, Professor Emeritus, BRAC University was invited as an important guest as well as a Representer on behalf of BRAC University and also to represent Bangladesh at the annual meeting of HUC. The annual meeting preceded by a conference titled Mobilizing University Research in Tackling Water, Climate Change, and Adaptation Challenges in the Hindu Kush Himalayan during 24-25 October 2016. The opening session featured some keynotes addressed by distinguished scientists and leaders followed by a technical session.
The conception of the Himalayan University Consortium (HUC) is to contribute to enhanced collaboration among the universities of the region and to promote centers of excellence on the main topics relevant to the region. The purpose is to create a dynamic mountain knowledge partnership among universities, ICIMOD, and regional member country partners to promote research and learning.