Panel Discussions at Global Wildlife Fair

Come join us at the Global Wildlife Fair in New Delhi from October 10-12, 2025! Our event features a series of engaging panel discussions that bring together top experts to share their knowledge of wildlife conservation, ecotourism, and more. These sessions will inform, inspire, and foster a deeper understanding of wildlife conservation issues.

We've categorized our discussions into three key themes:

  1. Conservation
  2. Ecotourism
  3. Sustainable Development

Each category offers something unique, so there's something for everyone.

Conservation

 

Elephant and other key species
  1. Corridors & Habitats: ​​Creating safe pathways for elephants and other species to roam freely in their natural habitats
  2. Current Conservation Status: Understanding where we stand in the fight to protect our most majestic creatures.
  3. Threats to Survival: Facing the challenges that threaten the survival of our planet's giants.
  4. Global Efforts and Collaboration: Joining hands across the world to safeguard our wildlife for future generations
  5. The Role of Local Communities: Empowering local communities to be the guardians of the surrounding wildlife.
  6. What You Can Do to Help?: Discover simple ways you can make a big difference to conservation efforts.
     
Rural Communities and Wildlife Habitats
  1. Community-Led Conservation: Celebrating the power of rural communities in leading the charge for conservation.
  2. Challenges of Coexistence: Exploring the delicate balance of living alongside wildlife in rural areas.
  3. Economic Benefits of Conservation: How protecting wildlife can bring prosperity to rural communities.
  4. Future of Rural-Wildlife Relationships: Envisioning a future where rural communities and wildlife thrive together.
Water-based Landscapes and Flyways
  1. The Vital Role of Water Landscapes: Recognizing the lifeblood that water-based landscapes provide for countless species.
  2. Understanding Flyways: Mapping the incredible journeys of migratory species.
  3. Biodiversity Hotspots: Exploring water-based landscapes as critical zones for species diversity.
  4. Threats to Water Habitats and Flyways: Addressing the dangers that put our water habitats and migratory routes at risk.
  5. Global Impact of Flyways: Understanding how these natural highways connect ecosystems across the globe
  6. Cross-Border Collaboration: The importance of international cooperation in managing and protecting flyways.
  7. Innovative Restoration Techniques: methods being used to restore degraded water habitats.
  8. Citizen Science Initiatives: How everyday people can contribute to monitoring and conserving flyways.
Education & Outreach
  1. Empowering Future Generations: Inspiring young minds to become wildlife advocates.
  2. Interactive Learning: Engaging communities through hands-on conservation experiences.
  3. Digital Tools for Education: Utilizing technology to spread awareness and knowledge.
  4. Storytelling for Impact: Using compelling narratives to drive conservation action.
  5. Partnerships with Schools: Collaborating with educational institutions for wildlife education.
  6. Inclusive Outreach: Ensuring conservation education reaches diverse and underrepresented groups.
  7. Community-Driven Programs: Highlighting successful grassroots education initiatives.
  8. Measuring Impact: Assessing the effectiveness of education and outreach efforts.
Capacity Building & Training
  1. Inspiring Young Wildlife Champions: Encouraging the next generation to take up the mantle of wildlife advocacy.
  2. Learning by Doing: Bringing communities closer to nature through hands-on conservation activities.
  3. Guiding Responsible Travel: Teaching sustainable tourism practices that protect wildlife and benefit local communities.
  4. Nurturing Local Heroes: Empowering communities to lead their own conservation efforts.
  5. Embracing Technology for Wildlife: Making use of innovative tools to keep wildlife safe and monitored.
  6. Growing Conservation Leaders: Mentoring passionate individuals to become leaders in wildlife preservation.
  7. Skills for Sustainable Livelihoods: Offering training that helps local people earn a living while protecting their environment.
  8. Lifelong Learning for Conservation: Supporting ongoing education and growth for those dedicated to saving wildlife.
Science & Research

 

  1. Uncovering Nature's Secrets: Exploring the mysteries of wildlife through groundbreaking research.
  2. Innovating for Conservation: Developing new technologies to protect endangered species.
  3. Understanding Ecosystems: Studying the complex relationships that sustain our planet’s biodiversity.
  4. Tracking Wildlife: Using science to monitor animal populations and their habitats.
  5. Preserving Genetic Diversity: Safeguarding the future of species through cutting-edge genetic research.
  6. Data-Driven Decisions: Informing conservation strategies with robust scientific data.
  7. Climate Change Impact: Researching how changing climates affect wildlife and ecosystems.
  8. Collaborative Discoveries: Bringing together global scientists to share knowledge and solutions.

 

 

Ecotourism

 

Safari Management
  1. Responsible Wildlife Viewing: Ensuring safaris prioritize animal welfare and natural behaviors.
  2. Guiding with Integrity: Training guides to educate and inspire respect for nature.
  3. Habitat Preservation: Balancing safari activities with the need to protect wildlife habitats.
  4. Visitor Safety: Creating safe and respectful safari experiences for both visitors and wildlife.
  5. Sustainable Practices: Implementing eco-friendly practices in safari operations.
  6. Supporting Local Communities: Using safari tourism to provide economic benefits to surrounding areas.
  7. Conservation Funding: Channeling safari profits into wildlife protection efforts.
  8. Education Through Experience: Turning every safari into a learning opportunity about wildlife and ecosystems.
Integration of Indigenous Communities
  1. Cultural Guardianship: Empowering Indigenous people to protect and share their cultural heritage.
  2. Community-Led Conservation: Involving Indigenous voices in conservation decisions and practices.
  3. Economic Empowerment: Creating opportunities for indigenous communities through tourism and conservation.
  4. Preserving Traditions: Supporting the continuation of indigenous knowledge and practices.
  5. Collaborative Stewardship: Partnering with indigenous groups to manage natural resources.
  6. Respectful Engagement: Ensuring that indigenous communities are active participants in conservation efforts.
  7. Knowledge Sharing: Incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into modern conservation strategies.
  8. Cultural Exchange: Fostering mutual understanding and respect between visitors and indigenous people.
Disadvantaged Group Benefits
  1. Inclusive Opportunities: Ensuring that disadvantaged groups benefit from conservation and tourism.
  2. Empowering Marginalized Voices: Giving a platform to those often overlooked in environmental discussions.
  3. Economic Upliftment: Creating jobs and income streams for disadvantaged communities through eco-friendly initiatives.
  4. Accessible Conservation: Making sure that conservation efforts are inclusive and beneficial to all.
  5. Education and Training: Providing skills and knowledge to disadvantaged groups to take part in ecotourism and conservation.
  6. Building Resilience: Supporting vulnerable communities in adapting to environmental and economic challenges.
  7. Fair Distribution of Benefits: Ensuring that profits from tourism and conservation are shared equitably.
  8. Social Justice in Conservation: Advocating for policies that protect the rights and well-being of disadvantaged groups.
Photography Ethics
  1. Respecting Wildlife: Encouraging photographers to capture images without disturbing animals.
  2. Truth in Imagery: Promoting honest representation of wildlife and natural environments.
  3. Cultural Sensitivity: Ensuring that images of local people and their traditions are taken with respect and consent.
  4. Environmental Awareness: Educating photographers on the impact their presence can have on delicate ecosystems.
  5. Responsible Sharing: Advocating for the ethical use of wildlife and cultural images in media and marketing.
  6. Safety First: Encouraging photographers to prioritize the safety of themselves and the subjects they capture.
  7. Promoting Conservation: Using photography as a tool to raise awareness and support for conservation efforts.
  8. Inspiring Action: Motivating people to protect nature through powerful, ethical imagery.
Community-based Tourism Case Studies & Examples
  1. Local Empowerment: Highlighting success stories where communities take charge of tourism.
  2. Cultural Preservation: Showcasing how tourism can help maintain traditions and heritage.
  3. Economic Transformation: Exploring examples of tourism driving sustainable local economies.
  4. Conservation Success: Demonstrating how community tourism leads to effective wildlife protection.
  5. Collaborative Models: Sharing insights from partnerships between communities and conservation organizations.
  6. Authentic Experiences: Celebrating cases where tourists engage meaningfully with local cultures.
  7. Resilience Building: Examining how tourism has helped communities withstand environmental challenges.
  8. Global Inspiration: Offering lessons from successful community tourism projects around the world.
Eco-sensitive Zone
  1. Protecting Fragile Ecosystems: Highlighting the importance of safeguarding delicate environments.
  2. Balancing Development and Conservation: Exploring strategies to manage human activity in sensitive areas.
  3. Biodiversity Hotspots: Showcasing the unique wildlife and plants found in eco-sensitive zones.
  4. Community Involvement: Discussing the role of local people in managing eco-sensitive areas.
  5. Regulating Tourism: Examining how to control visitor numbers to prevent damage.
  6. Policy and Enforcement: Highlighting the need for strong laws to protect vulnerable areas.
  7. Education and Awareness: Promoting the importance of educating visitors about eco-sensitive zones.
  8. Success Stories: Sharing examples of effective protection and management of eco-sensitive areas.
Overtourism
  1. Strain on Local Resources: Discussing the impact of too many visitors on local infrastructure.
  2. Environmental Degradation: Exploring how overtourism leads to habitat destruction and pollution.
  3. Community Displacement: Highlighting the challenges faced by locals because of excessive tourism.
  4. Cultural Erosion: Examining how mass tourism can dilute and commercialize local traditions.
  5. Visitor Experience: Addressing how overcrowding can diminish the quality of the tourist experience.
  6. Sustainable Alternatives: Promoting ways to manage and distribute tourist numbers more effectively.
  7. Education and Awareness: Encouraging tourists to be mindful of their impact on destinations.
  8. Policy Interventions: Discussing the role of governments in regulating and controlling tourism flow.
Role of Media in Ecotourism
  1. Raising Awareness: Highlighting how media can educate the public about ecotourism and conservation.
  2. Shaping Perceptions: Exploring the media’s influence on how people view nature and wildlife.
  3. Promoting Destinations: Discussing the media's role in bringing attention to eco-friendly travel spots.
  4. Advocacy and Activism: Examining how media can be a tool for promoting conservation efforts.
  5. Highlighting Best Practices: Sharing stories of successful ecotourism initiatives through media.
  6. Ethical Reporting: Encouraging responsible journalism that accurately represents ecotourism and its challenges.
  7. Combatting Misinformation: Addressing the importance of factual and balanced media coverage.
  8. Inspiring Action: Discuss how powerful media narratives can drive people to support conservation causes.
Homestay vs. Hotel
  1. Authentic Local Experiences: Comparing the cultural immersion offered by homestays versus hotels.
  2. Economic Impact: Examining how each option supports the local economy differently.
  3. Environmental Footprint: Discussing the environmental impact of homestays versus hotels.
  4. Personal Connection: Exploring the unique relationships formed between guests and hosts in homestays.
  5. Comfort and Convenience: Comparing the amenities and services offered by hotels and homestays.
  6. Cultural Exchange: Highlighting how homestays foster deeper understanding between travelers and locals.
  7. Supporting Small Businesses: Discussing the role of homestays in empowering local entrepreneurs.
  8. Tourist Expectations: Examining how traveler preferences shape the demand for homestays and hotels.

 

Development of Values and Infrastructure

 

Green Spaces
  1. Urban Oases: Creating parks and gardens that bring nature into cities.
  2. Biodiversity Corridors: Connecting green spaces to support wildlife movement and conservation.
  3. Mental and Physical Wellbeing: Highlighting the health benefits of accessible green areas.
  4. Community Engagement: Involving locals in the creation and maintenance of green spaces.
  5. Climate Resilience: Designing green spaces that help cities adapt to changing climates.
  6. Education and Recreation: Using green spaces as living classrooms and community hubs.
  7. Pollution Reduction: Discussing the role of green spaces in improving air and water quality.
  8. Global Best Practices: Learning from successful green space initiatives around the world.
Green Energy
  1. Renewable Power Sources: Promoting solar, wind, and other sustainable energy options.
  2. Energy Independence: Exploring how green energy reduces reliance on fossil fuels.
  3. Community-Driven Projects: Highlighting local initiatives that bring green energy to communities.
  4. Innovative Technologies: Showcasing advancements in renewable energy that are changing the world.
  5. Economic Benefits: Discussing how green energy can create jobs and drive economic growth.
  6. Reducing Carbon Footprints: Encouraging the adoption of green energy to combat climate change.
  7. Energy Equity: Ensuring all communities have access to affordable, clean energy.
  8. Global Impact: Sharing success stories of green energy adoption from around the world.
Water Management
  1. Conservation Strategies: Promoting practices that reduce water waste and preserve this vital resource.
  2. Sustainable Agriculture: Exploring water-efficient farming methods that support food security.
  3. Rainwater Harvesting: Highlighting traditional and modern techniques for capturing and using rainwater.
  4. Wastewater Treatment: Discussing innovative approaches to recycling and reusing water.
  5. Community Participation: Involving locals in water management projects to ensure long-term success.
  6. Protecting Water Sources: Advocating for the preservation of rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
  7. Climate Change Adaptation: Addressing how water management can help communities cope with changing weather patterns.
  8. Education and Awareness: Teaching the importance of water conservation at all levels of society.
Do’s & Don’ts of Sustainable Living
  1. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Encouraging daily habits that minimize waste and resource use.
  2. Eco-Friendly Transportation: Promoting walking, cycling, and public transport as greener alternatives.
  3. Conscious Consumption: Advocating for mindful purchasing decisions that reduce environmental impact.
  4. Energy Conservation: Offering tips on how to save energy at home and in the workplace.
  5. Water-Saving Practices: Suggesting simple changes to reduce water usage.
  6. Supporting Local: Encouraging the purchase of locally-produced goods to reduce carbon footprints.
  7. Avoiding Single-Use Plastics: Highlighting the importance of reducing plastic waste.
  8. Living Lightly: Inspiring a lifestyle that prioritizes sustainability, simplicity, and respect for nature.
Nature & Spiritualism in India
  1. Sacred Groves: Exploring the deep connection between ancient forests and spiritual practices.
  2. Meditation in Nature: Highlighting the healing power of meditating in natural surroundings.
  3. Pilgrimages to Natural Sites: Discussing the spiritual significance of rivers, mountains, and forests in Indian culture.
  4. Eco-spiritual Practices: Promoting rituals that honor and protect the environment.
  5. Ayurveda and Nature: Exploring how traditional Indian medicine is rooted in nature's wisdom.
  6. Yoga in the Wild: Emphasizing the spiritual benefits of practicing yoga in natural settings.
  7. Cultural Reverence for Nature: Showcasing how Indian traditions celebrate and respect the natural world.
  8. Preserving Sacred Landscapes: Advocating for the protection of natural sites with spiritual significance.
Noise & Light Pollution
  1. Impact on Wildlife: Discussing how excessive noise and light disrupt animal behaviors and ecosystems.
  2. Human Health Concerns: Highlighting the effects of noise and light pollution on mental and physical well-being.
  3. Stargazing and Light Pollution: Exploring how artificial light affects our ability to experience the night sky.
  4. Quiet Zones: Promoting the creation of areas free from noise pollution to protect natural soundscapes.
  5. Dark Sky Reserves: Advocating for the preservation of dark skies to combat light pollution.
  6. Community Solutions: Encouraging local efforts to reduce noise and light pollution in urban areas.
  7. Cultural and Spiritual Impact: Examining how noise and light pollution interfere with cultural practices and spiritual experiences.
  8. Policy and Regulation: Discussing the need for stricter laws to control noise and light pollution for the benefit of people and nature.
Carbon Footprint Calculator
  1. Understanding Impact: Teaching how to measure and reduce one's carbon footprint in ecotourism.
  2. Promoting Low-Impact Travel: Encouraging eco-friendly travel choices that minimize environmental impact.
  3. Education and Awareness: Raising awareness about the carbon emissions associated with tourism.
  4. Actionable Steps: Providing practical tips for reducing carbon emissions while traveling.
  5. Sustainable Practices: Encouraging the use of carbon calculators in ecotourism planning.
  6. Tracking Progress: Monitoring carbon reduction efforts over time.
  7. Involving Tourists: Engaging visitors in efforts to offset their carbon footprints.
  8. Supporting Conservation: Using carbon savings to fund conservation initiatives.
Low Input and High Output Methods
  1. Efficient Resource Use: Teaching how to achieve maximum results with minimal environmental impact.
  2. Sustainable Tourism Models: Developing ecotourism practices that are both effective and eco-friendly.
  3. Cost-Effective Conservation: Exploring ways to conserve resources while achieving conservation goals.
  4. Innovative Techniques: Sharing new methods that increase efficiency in ecotourism and conservation.
  5. Maximizing Impact: Ensuring that conservation efforts provide significant benefits with low resource input.
  6. Community Engagement: Involving locals in creating and implementing low-input, high-output strategies.
  7. Long-Term Sustainability: Focusing on methods that are sustainable over the long term.
  8. Measuring Success: Monitoring the effectiveness of these methods in conservation and tourism.
Learning Ecotourism Marketing
  1. Promoting Responsible Tourism: Teaching how to market ecotourism in a way that emphasizes sustainability.
  2. Attracting the Right Audience: Focusing on marketing strategies that appeal to eco-conscious travelers.
  3. Storytelling for Conservation: Using powerful narratives to promote ecotourism and conservation goals.
  4. Digital Marketing Skills: Learning how to leverage online platforms for ecotourism promotion.
  5. Community Involvement: Encouraging local communities to take part in marketing efforts.
  6. Transparency and Ethics: Ensuring that marketing practices align with the values of sustainability.
  7. Measuring Marketing Impact: Tracking the effectiveness of marketing campaigns in attracting visitors.
  8. Building Partnerships: Creating collaborations with other businesses and organizations to boost marketing efforts.

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