The Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB), in collaboration with the Peren Forest Division, Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (DEFCC) observed the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) 2026 at St. Xavier College, Jalukie, under the theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact.”
The programme was graced by Shri. Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS, Principal Secretary, DEFCC, Government of Nagaland, and Chairman of NSBB, as the Special Guest. In his address, he highlighted the significance of commemorating the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) over the past 34 years, emphasizing that conservation is vital for ensuring food and water security, climate resilience, and sustainable livelihoods.
He stressed the need to maintain a proper balance between development and conservation, noting that even mindful activities carried out in homes and backyards can contribute positively to biodiversity conservation. He urged the gathering to adopt a “no plastic” approach and avoid practices that negatively impact biodiversity. Calling upon the youth to become ambassadors of nature, he encouraged them to work towards securing a brighter future through Biodiversity Conservation. He also appealed to the School Education Department to incorporate biodiversity-related topics into school curriculum and encouraged churches to motivate congregations to actively participate in biodiversity conservation efforts.
Further, he emphasized that environmental protection can be effectively pursued through the adoption of the four Cs — Cooperation, Coordination, Conference, and Contribution. Expressing concern over the decline in forest cover in Nagaland, he referred to the Forest Report 2019–23, which recorded a loss of 235 sq. km of forest cover. He also spoke about Nagaland’s immense potential as an eco-tourism hotspot, which could become even more promising through the conservation of biodiversity alongside the preservation of the rich Naga culture.
The Programme was attended by Shri Supongnukshi Ao, IFS APCCF, DEFCC; Shri Sidramappa Chalkapure, IFS Member Secretary, Nagaland State Biodiversity Board, Shir Hukato Chishi, CF STC, Shri Heirang Lungalang, Charman, NCCAF, Rev. (Dr.) Father Francis, Principal, St. Xavier College Jaluke, amongst others.
Celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity
The Peren Forest Division, led by Shri. Chisayi, IFS, DFO Peren had organised 3-day events to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB), 2026. Activities like Painting competition, Essay writing competition, Afforestation programme and awareness creation programme were organized as part of IDB celebration by the Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB).
Essay and Painting Competition
Plantation of Fruit Trees
Members of Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) from Nagaland supported by the Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB) participated in celebration of International Day for Biological Diversity, 2026 at Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM), Bhopal on 22nd May, 2026.
The BMCs from Nagaland participated in an exhibition on the sidelines of IDB, 2026 wherein the SHGs from the State displayed biodiversity based produce in the stall allotted for Nagaland State Biodiversity Board (NSBB).
The Exhibition and an event to commemorate the International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) were jointly organised Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC), GoI and National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). The Pre-IBCA Summit Event on Cheetah Conservation was also organized on the sidelines of IDB Celebrations at IIFM, Bhopal.
NSBB Stall at IIFM, Bhopal
