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 planning and ecosystem restoration. It is a platform for dialogue on ideas and collaborative actions to manage natural resources, combat land degradation, address climate challenges and enhance food 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 on soil-water conservation and watershed 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 with conveners summarising findings to seed meaningful recommendations.
Special Session
A dedicated forum on the future of soil & water research — for researchers under 40.
Exhibition
A showcase of the latest agri-tech, with stalls and product demonstrations on the venue floor.
Who attends
A room curated for collision and collaboration.
This conference is built for the people who shape land use, the people who measure it, and the people who live it.
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
Surface knowledge and evidence at the frontier of soil, water and ecosystem science.
Catalyse innovation
Spark practical solutions toward an Evergreen Revolution that lasts.
Strengthen collaboration
Forge partnerships across institutions, governments and the field.
Raise awareness
Bring the urgency of the Evergreen Revolution into the public conversation.
Inspire next generations
Invite young people into food, agriculture and resource stewardship.
About IASWC
A forum for the people who keep the land alive.
The Indian Association of Soil and Water Conservationists is dedicated to encouraging wise land-use planning and the conservation of soil and water resources, so that these basic resources can sustain mankind.
Through its members, IASWC serves as a forum of scientists, conservation professionals, administrators and policy-makers — assessing the need for soil and water conservation and watershed management, and turning that assessment into collective action.
Important Dates
Mark these in your calendar.
- 01
Last date for abstract submission
31 Jul 2026
- 02
Intimation of acceptance
15 Aug 2026
- 03
Submission of full-length papers
25 Aug 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