Hon’ble Chief Minister J&K Releases NSAB 2026 Brochure
The organizing committee of the National Symposium on Avian Biology (NSAB 2026) is honoured to announce the release of symposium brochure by Jenab Omar Abdullah, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir.
Dr. Nazir Ahmad Ganai
Vice Chancellor, SKUAST-Kashmir
Message from the Chief Patron
It is a matter of great pride for Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir to host the National Symposium on Avian Biology (NSAB 2026) and the 7th Meeting of the Association of Avian Biologists in India. This gathering brings together leading scientists, researchers, and young scholars to deliberate on emerging challenges and opportunities in avian research and conservation.
As landscapes shift and climates grow uncertain, birds stand at the frontlines, signaling both loss and resilience. In this context, NSAB 2026 serves as a vital platform to foster scientific exchange, strengthen collaborations, and translate research into meaningful conservation outcomes.
This symposium is not just a meeting, it is a call to action. A space where ideas take flight, partnerships are forged, and science informs practice on the ground.
I extend my best wishes to all participants. May NSAB 2026 inspire bold thinking, enduring collaborations, and lasting impact for the birds and ecosystems we strive to protect.
About NSAB
The National Symposium on Avian Biology (NSAB 2026), held alongside the 7th Meeting of the Association of Avian Biologists in India (AABI), will take place at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology Kashmir (SKUAST-K), Shalimar Srinagar (SKUAST-Kashmir), Srinagar, J&K, India, from 14–16 May 2026.
NSAB 2026 brings together researchers, ornithologists, conservation practitioners, and students to examine advances in bird ecology, evolution, behaviour, and conservation science. It provides a national platform for presenting research, fostering collaboration, and addressing emerging challenges in biodiversity conservation under environmental change.
The programme spans multiple scales—from molecular processes to landscape-level patterns—linking fundamental inquiry with applied conservation. Set in the Kashmir Himalaya, the symposium highlights mountain and wetland ecosystems, where steep environmental gradients shape species distributions, movement, and persistence. Contributions will engage with data-intensive ecology, genomics, behavioural research, and the practical challenges of conserving birds in dynamic habitats.
NSAB 2026 also promotes collaboration across institutions and sectors, bringing together universities, research organisations, and conservation groups. Interactive sessions and thematic discussions are designed to encourage exchange, strengthen networks, and catalyse new research directions.
The symposium offers an opportunity to engage with contemporary questions in avian science within rapidly changing ecological contexts.
Symposium Themes
1. Avian Ecology and evolutionary biology
2. Behaviour, Cognition & Neurobiology
3. Wetland and Himalayan Bird Systems: Migration, habitat health and resilience
4. Biotechnology in Avian Systems: Genomics, Microbiomes, Pathogens & One Health
5. Technological Frontiers in Avian Science
6. Birds, People & Planet: Citizen Science, Governance & Ethical Conservation
7. Strategies and Solutions for the Conservation and Management of Threatened Species and Critical Habitats
Dr. Asad R. Rahmani
Former Director, Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS)
Former Chair, Asia Council, BirdLife International
Dr. Gobind S. Bhardwaj
Director, WII-Dehradun
Dr. Taej Mundkur
Senior Advisor, Wetlands International
Dr. Nitin Kumar Jain
Department of Biotechnology, GoI
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