Prayagraj: The IVA-Ecological Restoration Centre, Prayagraj, organized the Prof. Ramdev Mishra Memorial Lecture Series on March 30, 2026. The lecture series was inaugurated with the lighting of a lamp and offering flowers to the portrait of Prof. Ramdev Mishra, the father of Indian ecology. Dr. Sanjay Singh, Head of the Centre, delivered his address, welcoming the keynote speaker, Dr. Shamim Akhtar Ansari, retired scientist and former Director, Institute of Forest Productivity, Ranchi, and the distinguished guests, Dr. Vinay Ranjan, Director, BSI, Prayagraj, and Santosh Shukla, Executive Secretary, NASI, Prayagraj. Dr. Singh stated that the Prof. R. Mishra Memorial Lecture Series is an important academic initiative aimed at promoting discussion in various fields of knowledge, especially on environmental and ecological topics. Eminent scholars, academics, and experts from India and abroad are invited to address important issues based on their experience and research. This program not only provides insights for students and researchers, but also provides new perspectives for teachers and the general public. Organized in the name of Prof. R. Mishra, this lecture series honors his academic contributions and ideology. This initiative is a commendable step towards strengthening dialogue and innovation in the field of education. Dr. Anubha Srivastava, Senior Scientist and Program Coordinator of the Center, elaborated on the Prof. R. Mishra Memorial Lecture Series, stating that the Center has been organizing this program continuously since 2020. Senior Scientist Alok Yadav presented Prof. R. Mishra’s research work, experiences, and biography. Senior Scientist Dr. Kumud Dubey introduced the keynote speaker. Dr. Ansari, the keynote speaker, presented a lecture on “War, Environment, and Ecological Destruction.” He emphasized that war is not limited to human tragedy, but also poses a serious threat to the environment and ecosystems. Chemical weapons, explosives, and heavy military activities used in modern warfare are polluting air, water, and soil. This has a profound impact on biodiversity, pushing many species to the brink of extinction. To address this serious situation, strict international policies and agreements are needed. Environmental protection should be made an essential part of war strategies to minimize future damage. Peace and stability are the most effective path to environmental protection. Participants in the lecture series interacted with scientists. The lecture series concluded with a vote of thanks by Alok Yadav, a senior scientist at the Centre. Dr. Pankaj Srivastava, Assistant Professor, Allahabad University, Prayagraj, along with senior scientists from BSI Prayagraj, such as Dr. Sanjay Mishra, Dr. Bhimalingappa, Dr. C. Murugan, Dr. Muthu Kumar, and Dr. Neelima, shared their experiences on the program topic. The program was successfully conducted by Dr. Anubha Srivastava, a senior scientist at the Centre. Various officers and employees of the centre along with various research students and more than 50 other participants participated in the programme.