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Revitalising the Nilgiri
Biosphere Reserve

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

NilgiriScapes is an ongoing initiative towards the sustainable development of the Nilgiris, taking knowledge and living experiences into account. This network is led by a group of like-minded individuals belonging to civil society organizations (NGOs), research institutes and universities, in partnership with long-standing residents of the region dedicated to conservation and sustainable development of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. For more details visit the About page.

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5670 Sq Kms

Total Area

3700+

Species of 

Flora and Fauna

10

2 National Parks, 4 Tiger Reserves, 4 Wildlife Sanctuaries and multiple Reserved Forests

25

Indigenous People and Local Communities with unique languages and small populations

Key Features of the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve 

  • First declared Biosphere Reserve under UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Reserve Programme in 1986

ORGANISED BY

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SUPPORTED BY

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MEDIA PARTNERS

KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS

Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu

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