Y4NC 2025

Connecting People To Conservation

"YOUTH FOR NATURE & COEXISTENCE"

National Conference 2025

( 4 OCTOBER 2025 )

Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun

Conference Theme

Environmental Science
Agricultural Sciences
Ayurveda & Medicinal Sciences
Wilidlife management
Allied Sciences
Science & Technology
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About the Conference

Connecting People to Conservation : 4th October20225

The Youth for Nature & Coexistence conference, organised by the Dharti International Foundation, New Delhi, in collaboration with the EIACP Centre of the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun stands as a progressive initiative aiming to empower young people to become champions of wildlife and environmental coexistence.

The "Youth for Nature & Coexistence" conference will focus on themes of Wildlife, Livelihood, Nature and Conservation, emphasising how these can be integrated into modern society. The conference highlights the importance of connecting traditional concepts of coexistence with contemporary solutions, such as technology, innovative livelihood strategies, and community participation.
The conference brings together youth, researchers, conservationists, students and policymakers to exchange ideas, build capacity and cultivate a spirit of coexistence between humans and nature. It seeks to foster environmental stewardship, highlight the challenges of human-wildlife conflict and inspire innovative, science-based solutions for peaceful, sustainable living alongside wildlife.
Wildlife Institute of India: (WII), based in Dehradun, is India’s premier center for wildlife research, training, and education. WII frequently hosts national-level conservation forums and has pioneered youth engagement in biodiversity science through conferences, workshops, and capacity-building programs.
EIACP Centre: The EIACP Centre at Wildlife Institute of India, is a repository of all information, publications and other value added products on Wildlife and Protected Area Management; maintaining database; conducting various events and activities across the year including mass awareness campaigns and events on Mission LiFE and SAP; conducting GSDP courses and capacity building programmes and other mandated activities as directed by MoEF&CC.
Dharti International Foundation: DIF, India is a recognized environmental organization focused on restoring ecological balance through afforestation, water conservation, and youth-centric sustainability programs. Through research, field programs, education, and partnerships with leading institutions nationwide, the Foundation plays a vital role in advancing conservation goals and nurturing a generation of environmentally responsible citizens.

The objectives of the Conference "Youth for Coexistence" focus on empowering young people to foster harmony and sustainable relationships between humans, nature, and diverse communities.

  • Empowering Youth as Agents of Change: Encouraging youth to become proactive leaders who promote coexistence through dialogue, empathy, and inclusive action across cultural and environmental divides.
  • Fostering Eco-Consciousness and Wildlife Conservation: Motivating youth to engage in conservation efforts that harmonise human activities with nature, ensuring sustainable coexistence with wildlife and ecosystems.
  • Building Collaborative Youth Teams: Promoting youth collaboration in community-driven projects that restore natural habitats, reduce human-wildlife conflict and advocate for environmental sustainability.
  • Raising Awareness and Advocacy: Equipping youth with knowledge and advocacy skills to raise awareness on issues like biodiversity, climate change and cultural coexistence, enhancing their role as informed advocates for sustainable development.
  • Promoting Interconnectedness and Shared Responsibility: Highlighting the interdependence among humans, communities and the environment to foster mutual respect and responsible stewardship of natural and social resources.
  • Encouraging Education and Action: Creating platforms for youth to learn about coexistence challenges and actively participate in solutions through workshops, dialogues and hands-on initiatives.
  • Building Resilient, Inclusive Communities: Addressing social cohesion by promoting unity in diversity and equity among different cultural and social groups, aiming to create peaceful and sustainable communities.

Conference Area Topics
Wildlife Management
  • Human-Wildlife Interactions: From Conflict to Coexistence.
  • Wildlife Corridor Connectivity and Habitat Fragmentation.
  • Technological Advances in Wildlife Research.
  • Climate Change Impacts on Wildlife.
  • Community-Based Conservation and Traditional Knowledge.
  • Wildlife Diseases and One Health Approaches.
  • Sustainable Tourism and Conservation Financing.
  • Behavioral Ecology: Understanding Wildlife in Changing Environments.
  • Wildlife Genetics and Conservation.
  • Global Perspectives and Challenges in Wildlife Conservation.
Environmental Sciences
  • Climate Change and Mitigation Strategies.
  • Renewable Energy and Sustainability
  • Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration.
  • Smart Cities, Urbanization, and Environmental Planning.
  • Waste Management and Circular Economy.
  • Water Resource Management, Groundwater Recharge, and Wetland Restoration.
  • Environmental Policy, Law, and Governance.
  • Technology & Data in Environmental Monitoring.
  • Human Health and Environment.
  • Ocean and Marine Ecosystem Health.
  • Environmental Education, Advocacy, and Communication.
  • Farmer-led adoption of sustainable agri-practices through research.
  • Stories of Translational Work: From Lab to Field to Industry.
Agricultural Sciences
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Climate-Smart Practices: Addressing soil health, water management, and carbon footprint reduction.
  • Restoring Nature on Farmland: Discuss practical actions such as creating hedgerows, ponds, wildflower strips, and forest patches within farms, which enhance habitats for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife.
  • Food Security and Nutritional Quality Improvement: Enhancing production while ensuring food safety and quality.
  • Agroforestry and Biodiversity Conservation: Integrating trees and crops for sustainable land use.
  • Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture: Adaptation strategies for cropping patterns and livestock.
  • Water and Soil Management in Agriculture: Techniques to combat scarcity and degradation.
  • Agricultural Policy and Rural Development: Socioeconomic perspectives and sustainable practices.
Allied Sciences
  • Biotechnology for Wildlife Conservation.
  • Wildlife Disease Surveillance and One Health.
  • Environmental DNA (eDNA) for Biodiversity Monitoring.
  • Bioremediation and Ecosystem Restoration.
  • Sustainable Solutions for Human-Wildlife Coexistence.
  • Remote Sensing, Drones, and AI in Wildlife Tracking
  • Conservation Genomics and Captive Breeding.
  • Wildlife-Friendly Innovations in Agriculture and Industry.
  • Education and Outreach: Bridging Science and Conservation.
  • Policy, Law, and the Social Impact of Allied Science in Conservation.
  • Biodiversity policy shaped by biotechnology and ecological health research.
  • Community empowerment and indigenous knowledge in scientific wildlife management.
Ayurveda & Medicinal Sciences
  • Ayurveda and Biodiversity: Harnessing Nature’s Pharmacy.
  • Conservation of Medicinal Flora: Protecting Plant Diversity for Health.
  • Wildlife, Ayurveda, and Zoonotic Health: One Health in Practice.
  • Healing Ecosystems: Nature Therapy and the Science of Well-being.
  • Drug Discovery from Nature: From Traditional Wisdom to Modern Science.
  • Sustainable Herbal Resource Management and Wildlife Protection
  • Animals in Ayurveda: Past, Present, and Future.
  • Climate Change, Medicinal Plants, and Resilient Ecosystems.
  • Policy, Ethics, and Indigenous Rights in Nature-Based Health.
  • India@2047: Mainstreaming Ayurveda in global health diplomacy.
Science & Technology
  • Tech for Conservation: Smart Solutions for Wildlife and Habitat Protection.
  • Biodiversity Data Science: Big Data, Genetics, and Citizen Science for Nature.
  • Restoring Nature with Innovation: Eco-Engineering and Rewilding.
  • Wildlife-Friendly Urban Futures: From Smart Cities to Green Infrastructure.
  • Nature-Inspired Innovation: Biomimicry and Sustainable Technologies.
  • Health Technology and One Health: Linking Human, Animal, and Ecosystem Well-being.
  • Community Innovation: Empowering People in Wildlife and Ecosystem Stewardship.
  • Climate Change Technologies for Nature Protection.
  • Policy, Ethics, and Technology for Nature.
  • Exploring regulatory, philosophical, and cultural implications of using advanced science and technology in wildlife management, genetic conservation, and environmental advocacy.