{"id":856,"date":"2026-03-02T17:38:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:08:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/?p=856"},"modified":"2026-03-02T17:38:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:08:31","slug":"recommendations-of-the-international-arboriculture-conference-to-be-presented-to-the-central-and-state-governments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/recommendations-of-the-international-arboriculture-conference-to-be-presented-to-the-central-and-state-governments\/","title":{"rendered":"Recommendations of the International Arboriculture Conference to be presented to the Central and State Governments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai, 27 February 2026: Sanjay Pandey, President of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan, and Vaibhav Raje, Director of ATCA, informed that the recommendations emerging from the brainstorming sessions of the International Arboriculture Conference \u2014 which imparts scientific methods for the conservation of urban trees \u2014 will be forwarded to the Central and State Governments for policy formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Second International Arboriculture (Tree Conservation) Conference is being organized at Hotel Sahara Star, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai, from 6 March to 8 March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-78x78.jpeg 78w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-230x230.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM-251x250.jpeg 251w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-05-at-3.34.48-PM.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dignitaries in urban planning and arboriculture experts from around the world will participate in this conference in the esteemed presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Environment Minister Pankaja Munde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tree Conservation is the Need of the Hour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Addressing the press conference about this event, Sanjay Pandey, President of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan, said: &#8220;Along with planting new trees in cities, conserving existing trees is the need of the hour. Through this conference, the scientific technology of arboriculture will reach the level of policy-making, giving a green edge to urban development.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pandey clarified that State Environment Minister Pankaja Munde will inaugurate the conference, and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will preside over the closing ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also present at the press conference were Aryan Pandey, CEO of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan, and Nakul Sawani, Director of ATCA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226011710_IMG_7546-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"ATCA Director Vaibhav Raje (center), along with ATCA Director Nakul Sawani and Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan President Sanjay Pandey, explaining the rationale behind organizing the International Arboriculture Conference.\" class=\"wp-image-859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226011710_IMG_7546-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226011710_IMG_7546-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226011710_IMG_7546-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226011710_IMG_7546-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226011710_IMG_7546-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Global Experts to Visit Mumbai<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned experts working in the field of arboriculture across the globe will visit Mumbai for this conference. Municipal corporations from across the state and country, airport developers, and real estate entrepreneurs will also participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International experts participating in the conference include Carl Dalla Riva (Director, Board of Arboriculture, Australia), Dan Lambe (CEO, Arbor Day Foundation, USA), and Jessica Sanders (Executive Director, Sacramento Tree Foundation, USA). National experts include Dr. Sangram Chavan (Senior Scientist, National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Baramati), Dr. Prachi Gupta (Professor, Azim Premji University, Bengaluru), Vyom Bhatt (Co-founder, Shroomsabha), and Architect Shilpa Gavane (Founder, Trees of Ahmedabad).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Need for Arboriculture Impact Survey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaibhav Raje, Director of ATCA, said: &#8220;The limited meaning of arboriculture is tree planting. While advancing development projects, we have environmental and social surveys, but an Arboriculture Impact Survey is necessary for the conservation of existing trees. In Western countries, no project moves forward without such a survey. Major policy-level changes will need to be made to green the development of our cities.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Three-Day Conference Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6 March 2026 (Day 1) \u2013 Pre-Conference Workshops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the presence of global experts, the following workshops are organized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226010100_IMG_7520-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226010100_IMG_7520-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226010100_IMG_7520-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226010100_IMG_7520-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226010100_IMG_7520-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/krishiparva.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/20260226010100_IMG_7520-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Construction and Tree Preservation Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trees Around Us Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Urban Tree Foundation Round Table Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Limited seats \u2013 advance registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7 March 2026 (Day 2) \u2013 Inauguration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inauguration Ceremony \u2013 by Environment Minister Pankaja Munde<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keynote Address \u2013 Architect Alan Abraham (eminent urban planner)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technical Sessions \u2013 presentations by global and national experts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Panel Discussion \u2013 &#8220;Growing Cities &#8211; Greener Canopies&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evening Networking Dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 March 2026 (Day 3) \u2013 Closing Ceremony:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keynote Address \u2013 Dia Mirza (UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador and actress)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Poster Presentations \u2013 by students and researchers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Award Distribution \u2013 for best poster presentations (Top 3 awards)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Closing Ceremony \u2013 by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribution of Participation Certificates<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Role of Trees in Controlling Climate Change and Carbon Emissions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At today&#8217;s press conference, the organizers emphasized that tree plantation and tree conservation are urgent priorities in the context of the climate change crisis and the need to control carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was expressed with confidence that through this conference, urban planning will gain a green edge and the state and country will progress towards sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration and Information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arbindia.com\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.arbindia.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:info@arbindia.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@arbindia.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: +91 9920486396<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amenity Tree Care Association (ATCA) | Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Media Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaibhav Raje \u2013 Director, ATCA | Nakul Sawani \u2013 Director, ATCA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sanjay Pandey \u2013 President, Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aryan Pandey \u2013 CEO, Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact: +91 9920486396.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai, 27 February 2026: Sanjay Pandey, President of Nanaji Deshmukh Pratishthan, and Vaibhav Raje, Director of ATCA, informed that the &hellip; 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