Date: 21st-23rd March
Venue: Nepal Academy, Kathmandu, Nepal
Theme
Nature and Culture: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Peaceful Coexistence and Sustainable Development
2016 World Wood Day Symposium intends to draw a close attention to the way nature and culture interrelate, and to encourage exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experiences derived from wood-related research, strategy and practice exploring peaceful coexistence and sustainable development. Focused topics are designed to raise awareness upon current issues facing Nepal and the world, and to enhance multidisciplinary discussions for a sustainable future.
Topics
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World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, and Nepal respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.