THE CONVERSATION
Why this session?
Himalayan knowledge moves through languages, monasteries, craft and landscapes that cross borders. This conversation asks how cooperation can honour local custodians.
In today's global context
Climate pressure and migration make shared mountain heritage urgent across the region. Cross-border work must respect each community’s authority and legal context.
Ten questions to explore
- Which collections are separated by borders?
- How can monastic custodians set priorities?
- What scripts need specialist training?
- How are oral teachings documented with consent?
- Which climate risks affect mountain sites?
- How can researchers share copies responsibly?
- What should communities receive in return?
- How can young practitioners train locally?
- Where can institutions share conservation skills?
- What cooperation is possible without ownership claims?
Key outcomes we hope to shape
- A locally led partnership agenda
- A skills and collections cooperation map
We welcome nominations from Himalayan custodians, scholars, conservators and community archivists and others with relevant experience. Speaker nominations are open.
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