Andhra LiFE for Nature Summit 2026
సహజ – జీవన విధానం | Sahaja – Jeevan – Vidhanam
17–18 March 2026
Hyatt Place, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra LiFE for Nature Summit 2026 will take place on 17–18 March in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The summit is organised by CMS VATAVARAN in collaboration with The Habitats Trust.
The summit is supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, IUCN #NatureForAll, UN Environment Programme India, and World Food Programme India, along with key institutions from Andhra Pradesh.
The summit brings together policymakers, scientists, development partners, educators, media professionals, and community leaders to strengthen climate resilience and nature-positive development in Andhra Pradesh.
The discussions align with Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and support the state’s long-term vision for sustainable development by strengthening ecological understanding and integrating ecosystems into governance and planning.
Summit Inauguration
Theme: Sahaja – Jeevan – Vidhanam
Mainstreaming LiFE for a Regenerative Future in Andhra Pradesh. The inaugural session sets the vision for integrating sustainable lifestyles and ecological stewardship into development planning. Leaders will discuss how better mapping and understanding of natural systems can support climate-resilient growth and informed governance.
Policy Roundtable
Theme: Embedding LiFE in Governance
Senior policymakers and institutional leaders meet in a focused dialogue. The discussion examines how ecological considerations can guide infrastructure development, land-use planning, and long-term economic strategy.
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue
Theme: Enabling LiFE through Partnerships
Representatives from media, academia, civil society, youth networks, and development organisations explore collaborative pathways for action. The session looks at how partnerships, communication, and community participation can translate environmental awareness into practical change.
Andhra Green Ambassador Awards 2026
The Andhra Green Ambassador Awards recognise individuals who have shown strong leadership in protecting nature and promoting environmental responsibility.
Two awards will be presented during the Summit Finale:
• One award to a male environmental leader
• One award to a female environmental leader
The awards highlight personal commitment to conservation and inspire wider public participation in protecting ecosystems across Andhra Pradesh.
Summit Finale
Theme: Sahaja Samvad
The final session brings together insights from the summit discussions. Participants reflect on how Mission LiFE principles can move from vision to action through collaboration, governance, and ecological understanding.
Why the Summit Matters
Andhra Pradesh faces growing climate risks from cyclones, extreme rainfall, heat stress, and coastal vulnerability. Strengthening ecological systems and climate-ready planning is critical for protecting infrastructure, livelihoods, and economic growth.
The summit encourages the integration of ecological intelligence into policy and planning, including better measurement and mapping of ecosystems so that environmental knowledge can guide development decisions across sectors.
A Shared Path Forward
The Andhra LiFE for Nature Summit aims to build stronger collaboration between government, institutions, media, and communities to support a long-term movement toward a Harit Andhra where economic development and ecological resilience advance together.
For participation enquiries contact sabyesachi@cmsvatavaran.org
