Hyacon 1.0 – International Conference on the Water Hyacinth Menace

HyaCon 1.0 is designed to bring together leading national and international experts to address the increasing ecological, social, and economic challenges caused by water hyacinth. Organized under the Future Kerala Mission in collaboration with JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Kochi, the conference serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, research presentation, and strategic dialogue.

The program focused on sustainable management practices, policy discussions, scientific advancements, and innovative utilization models to mitigate the impact of water hyacinth. By fostering collaboration among researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and environmental practitioners, HyaCon 1.0 seeks to promote actionable solutions and scalable strategies that support ecological restoration, economic opportunity, and long-term environmental resilience.