The science of conservation story in which humans interact with wild species, the natural spaces they inhabit, and the consequences of this interaction. Dr. Coralie D’Lima told this story through a historical account of conservation’s growth as a science, using real-world examples. She discussed how the traditional relationship between humans and natural spaces has declined and moved towards a more protectionist approach, and how the importance of humans in conservation has now been re-established in recent years. She highlighted past approaches to conservation in India, the failure of the Western model of protection, and its negative outcomes. Coralie also talked about solutions that maintain an inclusive relationship between humans and the wild. Running alongside the talk was a Bharatnatyayam dance narrative by Dr. Prafullata Rajput, which had been conceptualised by her. She choreographed this performance with her Guru Ms S. Durga Lakshmi and performed with Nrithiya Neelambari.