Brochure and flyer for the National Conference on “Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Resilience in North East India–2026” were formally released on August 21 by Prof Jagadish Kumar Patnaik, Vice-Chancellor, Nagaland University, Headquarters Lumami, in the presence of the organizing committee members.

The two-day National Conference is scheduled to be held on October 6 and 7 on the theme “Strategies for a Sustainable Future.” The conference is being organized by the Department of Environmental Science, Nagaland University, Lumami, in collaboration with the Forest and Biodiversity Management in Himalaya (Nagaland) Project under the Nagaland State Biodiversity Board and Lemsachenlok, Longleng, Nagaland.

The brochure release ceremony was attended by Dr Latonglila Jamir, Head, Department of Environmental Science; Dr Pranjal Bharali; Dr K Eliza; Prof Joginder Singh Panwar, Director, IQAC, and Prof Ashutosh Tripathi, Convener of the Conference, among other members of the organizing committee.

Speaking on the occasion, Prof Jagadish Kumar Patnaik appreciated the initiative and emphasized the importance of biodiversity conservation and climate resilience, particularly in the ecologically sensitive North Eastern region of India. He expressed confidence that the conference would provide a significant platform for researchers, academicians, policymakers, conservation practitioners, and students to deliberate on emerging environmental challenges and sustainable solutions.

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Prof Ashutosh Tripathi, Convener of the Conference, informed that the conference aims to bring together experts and stakeholders from diverse disciplines to discuss strategies for conserving biodiversity and enhancing climate resilience in the region. He stated that eminent specialists and resource persons from different fields will deliver lectures and share their expertise on various aspects related to the conference theme.

Interested participants have been invited to submit their abstracts and complete the registration process by September 15, 2026, which is the last date for both abstract submission and conference registration.

The organizers have encouraged researchers, faculty members, students, government officials, NGOs, and other stakeholders working in the fields of biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability, and climate change to actively participate in the conference.