Environmental Advocacy in

Architecture and Urban Planning

An urban architectural structure features multiple levels clad with lush green vegetation, interspersed with sleek, modern glass and metal elements. The building utilizes a blend of organic and contemporary design, highlighting vertical gardens and tiered plant arrangements.
An urban architectural structure features multiple levels clad with lush green vegetation, interspersed with sleek, modern glass and metal elements. The building utilizes a blend of organic and contemporary design, highlighting vertical gardens and tiered plant arrangements.
Day 1 - Seminar Presentations

Eighteen specialists; comprised of nine Indian and nine French professionals presenting talks highlighting their expertise across three main themes. Day 1 will feature a comprehensive seminar session focused on knowledge sharing and idea exchanges, laying the groundwork for the expected results of the colloquium.

Aerial view of a modern urban landscape with buildings featuring rooftop gardens. The design incorporates green spaces and pathways, with trees and shrubs integrated into the architecture. A person walks along a path next to a structure with multiple levels.
Aerial view of a modern urban landscape with buildings featuring rooftop gardens. The design incorporates green spaces and pathways, with trees and shrubs integrated into the architecture. A person walks along a path next to a structure with multiple levels.
Schedule
An aerial view of a modern urban area featuring several large, uniquely designed buildings surrounded by lush greenery. The central building has a distinctive, angular shape with a roof partially covered in solar panels. Additional structures with curved designs and glass facades are visible in the vicinity, forming a cohesive architectural setting.
An aerial view of a modern urban area featuring several large, uniquely designed buildings surrounded by lush greenery. The central building has a distinctive, angular shape with a roof partially covered in solar panels. Additional structures with curved designs and glass facades are visible in the vicinity, forming a cohesive architectural setting.
A tall modern building featuring a mix of concrete and red brick with several balconies adorned with green plants. The architecture incorporates geometric patterns and glass elements, creating an eco-friendly and urban aesthetic. Lush greenery cascades from the balconies, adding a natural contrast to the sleek design.
A tall modern building featuring a mix of concrete and red brick with several balconies adorned with green plants. The architecture incorporates geometric patterns and glass elements, creating an eco-friendly and urban aesthetic. Lush greenery cascades from the balconies, adding a natural contrast to the sleek design.
Day 2 - Technical Presentations

The second day will provide an opportunity for research enthusiasts to showcase their work through either oral presentations or poster sessions. Those presentations chosen will be considered for publication in the proceedings. For more information and to submit your abstracts, please use the link below.

Submit your Abstract

Seminar Gallery

Highlights from the Indo-French International Colloquium 2025.

A modern building showcases layered architecture with horizontal lines creating a tiered effect. The upper levels are adorned with lush greenery, giving a natural contrast to the otherwise industrial look. The design integrates the green elements seamlessly with the structure, emphasizing eco-friendliness.
A modern building showcases layered architecture with horizontal lines creating a tiered effect. The upper levels are adorned with lush greenery, giving a natural contrast to the otherwise industrial look. The design integrates the green elements seamlessly with the structure, emphasizing eco-friendliness.
Aerial view of modern urban architecture featuring a prominent building with multiple terraces adorned with greenery. Surrounding the building are other contemporary structures, a river, and various urban features like roads and bridges. The skyline shows a mix of glass and concrete buildings in a bustling city environment.
Aerial view of modern urban architecture featuring a prominent building with multiple terraces adorned with greenery. Surrounding the building are other contemporary structures, a river, and various urban features like roads and bridges. The skyline shows a mix of glass and concrete buildings in a bustling city environment.
A modern architectural building with a layered and geometric design featuring brick and concrete materials. The façade includes terrace spaces with greenery and plants, offering a blend of natural elements with urban architecture. Large windows add to the contemporary aesthetic.
A modern architectural building with a layered and geometric design featuring brick and concrete materials. The façade includes terrace spaces with greenery and plants, offering a blend of natural elements with urban architecture. Large windows add to the contemporary aesthetic.
Aerial view of modern buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a river or waterway cutting through the landscape. The architecture is angular with flat roofs, and the buildings are interspersed with trees and pathways. The setting appears peaceful, with a blending of nature and urban design.
Aerial view of modern buildings surrounded by lush greenery and a river or waterway cutting through the landscape. The architecture is angular with flat roofs, and the buildings are interspersed with trees and pathways. The setting appears peaceful, with a blending of nature and urban design.
A modern cityscape featuring a geometrically designed skyscraper contrasted against lush greenery with a clear blue sky. A few people are walking along a paved path, near a white building with multiple windows. The scene combines urban architecture with a touch of nature.
A modern cityscape featuring a geometrically designed skyscraper contrasted against lush greenery with a clear blue sky. A few people are walking along a paved path, near a white building with multiple windows. The scene combines urban architecture with a touch of nature.
A serene urban landscape featuring high-rise buildings in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and calm water bodies. Solar panels are visible on the banks, indicating a focus on eco-friendly solutions. The area includes paved walkways and well-maintained roads, enhancing accessibility amidst a blend of natural and urban elements.
A serene urban landscape featuring high-rise buildings in the background, surrounded by lush greenery and calm water bodies. Solar panels are visible on the banks, indicating a focus on eco-friendly solutions. The area includes paved walkways and well-maintained roads, enhancing accessibility amidst a blend of natural and urban elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the event about?

It focuses on environmental advocacy in architecture and urban planning, featuring expert presentations and workshops.

Who is hosting the colloquium?

The event is hosted by Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, in collaboration with Lille Catholic University, France.

When will the event take place?

The colloquium will be held on January 15, 16, and 17, 2026, in Bangalore.

What activities are planned?

Activities include seminars, digital presentations, and workshops on urban resource management and policy frameworks.

Who funds the event?

The event is funded by the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (CEFIPRA/IFCPAR).

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