Pastoralism and Rangeland Management on the Tibetan Plateau in ...

efforts <strong>and</strong> strengthening pastoralism <strong>and</strong> rangel<strong>and</strong> management so as to
increase our capacity to respond to climate change <strong>and</strong> economic globalization.
Climate <strong>and</strong> global change has multifaceted <strong>and</strong> deep-seated impacts on
pastoralism <strong>and</strong> rangel<strong>and</strong> management of the Tibetan plateau. The issue
has become the focus of attention of international community. The Chinese
government <strong>and</strong> Tibet Autonomous Region are now recognizing it as a major
economic <strong>and</strong> social development issue. It has also become a major scientific
<strong>and</strong> technological issue studied by more <strong>and</strong> more experts <strong>and</strong> scholars in Tibet
as well as the rest of the world. It must be resolved with the entire international
community working closely together. This workshop has a highly relevant
theme, rich content, specific tasks <strong>and</strong> clear targets. I believe that, through the
active exploration <strong>and</strong> careful study by participating experts <strong>and</strong> scholars, the
workshop will be able to produce useful suggestions for policies <strong>and</strong> measures
in overcoming the challenges of climate <strong>and</strong> global change, have important
academic influence, <strong>and</strong> make significant contributions in promoting Tibet’s
economic <strong>and</strong> social development.
Finally, I wish the Regional Workshop on <strong>Pastoralism</strong> <strong>and</strong> Rangel<strong>and</strong> <strong>Management</strong>
on the Tibetan Plateau in the Context of Climate <strong>and</strong> Global Change a
complete success! I wish all the experts <strong>and</strong> scholars good health <strong>and</strong> happiness
in Tibet. Tashi Delek!
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