

CENTRAL INDIAN LANDSCAPE SYMPOSIUM
About the Central Indian Landscape Symposium
​Experience Central India's biocultural feast at the Central Indian Landscape Symposium (CILS), where we dive deep into our work, with late-night torch-lit poster discussions and restoration priorities debated even during dinner! At CILS, conservation and development come together to foster real solutions that work for Central India.​ Take a “scroll” through past CILS events and explore session videos, presentations, and more on this page.
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Why attend CILS?
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Complimentary Travel and Accommodation for Students: We support the next generation of conservationists and researchers by covering travel and accommodation expenses.
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Engage with Global Experts: Meet and interact with leading experts in informal settings, providing unique networking opportunities.
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Inclusive Priority Setting: Collaborate in a horizontally inclusive environment to set priorities and develop actionable plans.
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Connect with Community Champions: Meet inspiring community leaders who bridge research and practice across various fields and disciplines.
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Collaborative Environment: Researchers, managers, and community members come together to share insights and work towards common goals.
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CILS offers a platform for researchers, managers, NGO workers, and community members to collectively envision the future of the unique and iconic Central Indian landscape. Our shared goal is a healthy and productive future for all life – people, wildlife, plants, and animals. By working together, we can create positive outcomes for the entire ecosystem.
Join us in shaping a sustainable future for the Central Indian landscape!
Update from the Sixth Central Indian Landscape Symposium (CILS6)
NCCI recently concluded the Sixth Central Indian Landscape Symposium (CILS6), which was held at Olive Resorts, Sillari Pench, Maharashtra from 7–10 January, 2025. This landmark event marked a decade of collaboration, uniting various stakeholders from the landscape to tackle critical challenges in conserving the Central Indian Highlands. Explore resources including session videos, presentations, and the conference booklet from CILS6 here!​