Conference Sub-themes

We invite submissions that make focused conceptual and methodological contributions of a theoretical or empirical nature, as well as those contributing to the practice dimension of restoration. Research and praxis on the topics listed below could be on restoration of Land (Forest, Agriculture, Village commons, Mountains, etc.), Waterbodies (Oceans, Rivers, Ground water, etc.) or Urban landscapes (Wetlands, Parks & Plantations, Farming, Waste management, etc). Specific studies undertaken in any of these landscapes could cover any of the following topics.

• Policy and governance for restoration
• Social institutions and restoration
• Gender dimensions of restoration
• Livelihoods and restoration
• Science and technology for restoration (includes energy, biodiversity etc)
• Restoration economics
• Methods of evaluating degradation and restoration
• Other relevant topics related to the theme