Pondicherry University, India
National and International Events Organized
The ECO-GIS Lab has been at the forefront of organizing diverse academic and capacity-building programs to promote research, innovation, and knowledge exchange. Key initiatives include:
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Refresher Courses for faculty and researchers to update and strengthen subject expertise.
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Indian Biodiversity Congress, providing a national platform for discussions on biodiversity conservation and sustainable management.
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International Writeshop, facilitating collaborative research and high-quality scientific publications.
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International Summer School, offering students hands-on training, interdisciplinary exposure, and global learning opportunities.
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International Lecture Series, featuring leading scholars and experts from across the world.
Through these activities, the ECO-GIS Lab continues to build strong academic networks, enhance research capacity, and contribute to addressing pressing ecological and environmental challenges at both national and international levels.
International Special Lecture
International Lecture
20 Jan 2026
Dr. Anton Shkaruba delivered a lecture on Inclusive Planning Tools for Ecosystem Management Management and engaged with students from the Department of Ecology and Environmental Sciences at Pondicherry University.
Dr. Anton also later interacted with research scholars from Prof. Jaya Kumar's lab.
International Lecture
22 January 2026
Dr. Anton Shkaruba from the Estonian University of Life Sciences, a partner institution in the Erasmus Plus CBHE ENTER Project, delivered a lecture today titled “The Problems and Challenges of Socially Oriented Research in the Field of Life Sciences” to undergraduate students of Life Sciences at the School of Life Sciences, Pondicherry University.
The lecture highlighted the complexities of integrating societal needs with scientific research, ethical considerations, stakeholder engagement, and the role of life sciences in addressing real-world environmental and social challenges. The session provided valuable global perspectives and encouraged students to think beyond conventional laboratory-based research.
International Special Lecture
International Lecture
23 January 2026
Dr. Anton Shkaruba from the Estonian University of Life Sciences delivered an insightful lecture today titled “Conflicts over Conservation Priorities, and Ecosystem Services as an Analytical and Communication Tool” to Life Sciences students at Pondicherry University.
The lecture highlighted how differing conservation priorities can lead to conflicts among stakeholders and demonstrated the use of the ecosystem services framework as a powerful tool for analysis, dialogue, and informed decision-making. The session encouraged students to critically examine conservation challenges by integrating ecological science with social and policy perspectives, in line with contemporary approaches in sustainability and environmental governance.
National Level Stakeholder Consultation Workshop
National Writeshop
08Apr 2026
National Level Stakholder Consultation Workshop (Development, Deployment and Sustainability under Erasmus+ funded ENTER Project (Open Environmental data for engaging curricula and research training).
ENTER partners from India (Pondicherry University, SKUAST Kashmir, JNU, and NESFAS) announce the workshop to deliberate upon needs, capacities, curricula, and provision for ENTER development in India.