On November 29 through December 1, a group of over 15 international scholars met in Mussoorie, India to produce informed insight on experiential educational programs that take advantage of the Himalayan region as a vast, outdoor classroom, highlighting the challenges of climate change and the importance of conservation and sustainable, environmentally conscientious development. The Himalayan Environmental Education and Policy conference was sponsored by the Study Abroad Office, University of Pittsburgh; a Year of Pitt Global Grant from the University Centre for International Studies, University of Pittsburgh; Faculty Development Funds from the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh; the Asian Studies Centre, University of Pittsburgh; and the Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study. Results of the conference, along with a list of speakers and other information, can be found on the Hanifl Centre website.
