Inauguration
A ceremonial opening setting the tone for three days of discourse and discovery.
First Circular · LNECN-2026
Living with
Nature.
A global conference on Empowering Communities with Ecosystem Insights — three days of science, policy and grass-roots practice on soil, water and watershed restoration.
At a glance
Dates
Nov 19–21, 2026
Venue
ICAR-IISWC, 218 Kaulagarh Road, Dehradun
Audience
Scientists · Policy · Field
Format
3 days · 6 symposia · awards
★ ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)★ IWMI (International Water Management Institute)★ NABARD★ Ministry of Jal Shakti★ Department of Land Resources★ Uttarakhand State Council of Science and Technology (UCOST)★ PPVFRA★ ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)★ IWMI (International Water Management Institute)★ NABARD★ Ministry of Jal Shakti★ Department of Land Resources★ Uttarakhand State Council of Science and Technology (UCOST)★ PPVFRA
The Conference
A platform for the people who steward our soil, water and landscapes.
LNECN-2026 brings together researchers from around the world to showcase innovative work on soil and water conservation, watershed and landscape management, ecosystem restoration, and climate-resilient natural resource management. It provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaborative action to combat land degradation, build climate resilience, enhance ecosystem services, and strengthen food and water security.
Beyond raising awareness, the conference aims to foster knowledge exchange, drive policy discussions and catalyse actionable commitments toward sustainable resource management — a global commitment to Living with Nature through joint initiatives and implementation strategies.
Format & Structure
Three days, eight themes of engagement.
Plenary Lectures
Eminent scientists, academicians, and administrators discussing advances in soil and water conservation, watershed and landscape management, ecosystem services, and climate-resilient natural resource management.
Invited Papers
Six symposia organised around the conference themes, with invited speakers on each sub-theme.
Oral & Rapid-Fire
A technical committee curates presentations based on originality and merit of the research.
Awards
IASWC awards for 2024 & 2025 in the inaugural session; Best Poster awards at the valedictory.
Poster Session
Themed poster sessions showcasing research findings and emerging recommendations across conference themes.
Special Session
A dedicated forum for young researchers under 40 on the future of soil, water, and climate-resilient natural resource research.
Exhibition
A showcase of innovative agri-technologies, products, and demonstrations on sustainable natural resource management and climate resilience.
Who attends
A room curated for collision and collaboration.
A collaborative platform bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, industry leaders, and communities shaping sustainable land and water management.
Policymakers & government officials
Researchers, scientists & academicians
Farmers & agriculture producers
NGOs & civil-society organisations
Agri-tech industry leaders
Students & young professionals
Media & general public
International collaborators
Expected Outcomes
What three days in Dehradun should leave behind.
Generate new insights
Advancing frontier knowledge in soil, water, ecosystem, and climate resilience science.
Catalyse innovation
Inspiring practical solutions for a resilient and sustainable Evergreen Revolution.
Strengthen collaboration
Fostering global partnerships across institutions, policy planners, practitioners, and communities for sustainable land and water management.
Raise awareness
Advancing the urgency of the Evergreen Revolution for global greening and climate-resilient land management.
Inspire next generations
Engaging young minds in sustainable agriculture, natural resource stewardship, and global greening.
About IASWC
A forum for the people committed to sustaining land, water, and ecosystems.
The Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists (IASWC) promotes sustainable land-use planning, soil and water conservation, watershed and landscape management, and ecosystem restoration to ensure long-term environmental security, climate resilience, and livelihood sustainability.
Through its network of scientists, conservation professionals, administrators, practitioners, and policy planners, IASWC serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation, and collaborative action to address land degradation, strengthen natural resource management, and support sustainable development.
Important Dates
Mark these in your calendar.
- 01
Last date for abstract submission
30 Sep 2026
- 02
Intimation of acceptance
15 Oct 2026
- 03
Submission of full-length papers
25 Oct 2026
- 04
Last date for registration
31 Oct 2026
- 05
Conference dates
19–21 Nov 2026
“The future depends on what we do in the present.”
Host Organisations
Organised in collaboration with the institutions that shape the field.
Address for Correspondence
Reach the Organising Secretariat.
Dr Ambrish Kumar & Dr Raman Jeet Singh — Organising Secretaries, LNECN-2026
Address
ICAR-IISWC, 218 Kaulagarh Road
Dehradun-248195, Uttarakhand