Kohima, November 17 (MExN): The Nagaland Community Conserved Areas' Forum (NCCAF) is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary on November 19 at Khonoma village, with Salhoutuonuo Kruse, Minister of Women Resource Development, Nagaland, as the special guest.
The event will reflect on a decade of community-led conservation efforts and renew the commitment to protecting Nagaland's rich natural heritage. Heirang Lungalang, Chairman of NCCAF, highlighted in a press statement that this milestone serves as a tribute to the dedication of communities working in unity to preserve the environment.
The anniversary celebration will include two sessions: a formal session and a second session focusing on experience sharing, focus group discussions, and group discussions involving various Community Conserved Areas (CCAs) in Nagaland. Topics to be discussed during the event will include Ecotourism and Livelihood, Governance and Institutional Mechanisms, Sustainable Biodiversity, and Research and Capacity Building.
In the focused group discussions, attendees will deliberate on three key topics: the challenges and opportunities for youth and women in conservation, Sustainable Development Goals and challenges for CCAs, and Policy Governance and Management of CCAs. Representatives from CCAs across the state are expected to attend the celebration.
