This conference will address the challenges posed by climate change on biodiversity and food security in relation to sustainable management. It envisages bringing policy planners and researchers from the South Asian region to a common platform to share knowledge and experience, so as to progress towards a sustainably developed society. Representatives from the government, academic institutions, industry, public support groups and NGOs are invited to participate. The objective of this conference is to identify the effects of climate change on ecological and socio-economic systems with a focus on biodiversity and food security in the South Asian region, in order to prepare the society to cope with the resultants. The conference will explore opportunities for forging associations and alliances to meet future challenges.