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This special event on youth forum is being organized in recognition of the fact that climate change in the Himalaya has far reaching consequences on livelihoods of mountain downstream people and their environment. The event will bring together youth from the region (ICIMOD member countries) with an aim to familiarize them on potential benefits of earth observation derived information and demonstrate practical actions in addressing climate change related issues. The forum will bring together climate champions from the region and will provide a regional platform to share and learn experiences regarding climate change issues in the Himalaya. The event will provide opportunity among youths to familiarize with basic RS/GIS skills with practical hands-on sessions, demonstrate case studies related to use of EO in climate actions, internet related resources and project work to take local action in community.