A workshop in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh brought together scientists, forest officials, and local administrators to discuss protecting Himalayan peatlands as natural carbon stores. Organized by the Zoological Survey of India and the National Mission on Himalayan Studies, the event covered peatland biodiversity, threats, and conservation strategies. Peatlands in the high Himalayas store significant amounts of carbon and help regulate mountain hydrology, but they are easily disturbed. The workshop released an awareness pamphlet and stressed joint action between scientific institutions, government departments, and local communities. The report does not mention specific peatland areas, carbon stock estimates, or follow-up plans, leaving the scale of the challenge unclear.
