About the Conference
(IWEC) 2026
(IWEC) 2026
Welcome to the Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference (IWEC 26), dedicated to advancing the science of wildlife ecology in India. IWEC 26 is more than just a conference. It’s a vibrant community of wildlife ecologists coming together to share their work, discuss the science, form collaborations and network, ideate the future and promote this discipline.
India has a rich diversity of ecosystems including the oceans, tropical rainforests, savannas, temperate forests, hot and cold deserts, wetlands, and urban ecosystems. Each of these has unique communities of microbes, flora and fauna. The banners attempt to capture this diversity.
Each of these also has unique ecosystem processes, functions and services. Research on India’s wildlife ecology, although nascent, reflects this diversity in ecosystems, taxa, geographies, and disciplines. IWEC 26 aims to capture the significant advances that we have made in research on India’s wildlife ecology in all its diversity.
The conference will, for the first time, bring together professional and aspiring researchers of Indian wildlife ecology.
Steering Committee
IWEC 26 is made possible through the guidance and support of our Steering Committee. We appreciate their dedicated time and commitment to shaping the vision and planning of this conference.
Ashoka University
Ashoka University
Ashoka University
Wildlife Trust of India
Ashoka University
WWF - India
Nature Conservation Foundation – India
Wildlife Institute of India
The Corbett Foundation
Wildlife Trust of India
National Centre for Biological Sciences
Dakshin Foundation
Ashoka University
Ashoka University & WTI
The Habitats Trust
Science Committee
Our Science Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping the scope of the conference. Comprising professionals from diverse ecological disciplines, they bring their wealth of experience to ensure that IWEC 26 offers a stimulating platform for researchers to share their work. The committee will formulate guidelines for the various knowledge-sharing sessions we plan to have in the conference, including symposia, poster presentations, and panel discussions.
Ashoka University
IISER, Tirupathi
Azim Premji University
IIT, Gandhinagar
Conservation Initiatives
Ashoka University
National Centre for Biological Sciences
ZSI
IISER Mohali
University of Kashmir
National Centre for Biological Sciences
ATREE
Amity University
WWF
Cotton college
NCF, Bangalore
GGS Indraprastha University
Delhi University
Wildlife Trust of India
Shiv Nadar University
Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Organising Committee
Our Organising Committee orchestrates every detail of the conference to ensure its success. Comprising professionals from diverse backgrounds, they bring their wealth of administrative and organisational experience to IWEC 26. From coordinating logistics to shaping the conference agenda, our committee members work behind the scenes to ensure that IWEC 26 is a memorable and enriching experience for all participants.
Ashoka University
Ashoka University
IndiaBioscience
Wildlife Trust of India
Wildlife Trust of India
Ashoka University
Wildlife Trust of India
