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Conferences on biodiversity

Upcoming biodiversity Conferences on 2026

Conference Date Conference Name Conference Venue
20th March Melbourne, Australia
26th March Kyushu, Japan
26th March Kyushu, Japan
3rd April Osaka, Japan
15th April Paris, France
20th April Rhodes, Greece
20th April Rhodes, Greece
20th April Rhodes, Greece
20th April Barcelona, Spain
20th April Rhodes, Greece
24th April Okinawa, Japan
5th May Boston, United States
8th May Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
18th May Beijing, China
22nd May Suzhou, China
3rd June Athens, Greece
5th June Bangkok, Thailand
5th June Bangkok, Thailand
12th June Bali, Indonesia
12th June Bali, Indonesia
16th June Livorno, Italy
24th June Paris, France
6th July Amsterdam, Netherlands
15th July Barcelona, Spain
17th July Seoul, South Korea
18th July Ponta Delgada, Portugal
20th July Paris, France
25th July Tokyo, Japan
25th July Coimbra, Portugal
27th July rome, italy
7th August Tianjin, China
10th August Burgas, Bulgaria
14th August Berlin, Germany
27th August Rome, Italy
26th September Osaka, Japan
16th October Seoul, South Korea
16th October Seoul, South Korea
28th October Mons, Belgium
1st November Bangkok, Thailand
5th November Online, Other
6th November Tokyo, Japan
7th November Oxford, United Kingdom
12th November Los Angeles, United States
2nd December Vienna, Austria
4th December Xiamen, China
30th December Diktel Municipality, Nepal
20th January Johannesburg, South Africa

Biodiversity Conferences: FAQ & Essential Guide

Biodiversity conferences bring together scientists, policymakers, conservationists, and educators to address global challenges in species preservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development. Below is a comprehensive FAQ and content guide covering top conferences, benefits, and tips for attendees, speakers, and organizers.

These conferences focus on:

  • Species Conservation (Endangered wildlife, habitat protection)
  • Ecosystem Restoration (Reforestation, marine conservation)
  • Climate Change & Biodiversity (Impacts on species and ecosystems)
  • Policy & Governance (CBD, CITES, UN Sustainable Development Goals)
  • Indigenous Knowledge & Community-Led Conservation

  • Ecologists & Conservation Biologists
  • Wildlife Researchers & NGOs (WWF, IUCN, Conservation International)
  • Government & Policy Experts (CBD delegates, environmental agencies)
  • Indigenous Leaders & Community Advocates
  • Students & Early-Career Researchers

Conference Director:

  • https://conferencesdaily.com/

Major Organizations Hosting Events:

  • United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16, 2025)
  • International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB)
  • World Conservation Congress (IUCN, 2025)

Share Research (Posters, talks, workshops)
Network with Global Experts (Scientists, policymakers, NGOs)
Learn Funding & Collaboration Opportunities (Grants, partnerships)
Influence Policy (Engage with UN CBD, CITES delegates)
Career Development (Jobs, internships, fieldwork collaborations)

Factor

What to Consider

Focus Area

Marine vs. terrestrial vs. policy

Scale

Global (UN CBD) vs. regional (ASEAN Biodiversity Conference)

Cost

Free/local vs. high-profile ($500+ for IUCN Congress)

Format

In-person, virtual, or hybrid

Impact

Does it lead to policy changes or conservation action?

  • Submit an Abstract (Deadlines often 6+ months in advance)
  • Prepare a Clear Poster or Talk (Use visuals: maps, species photos)
  • Engage Policymakers (Tailor findings to real-world solutions)
  • Join Working Groups (IUCN Specialist Groups, UN CBD side events)

Global Policy & Conservation:

  • UN Biodiversity Conference (COP16, Oct 2025, Colombia)
  • World Conservation Congress (IUCN, 2025, UAE)
  • CITES COP20 (2025, location TBD)

Scientific Research:

  • International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB, Jul 2025, UK)
  • ATBC (Association for Tropical Biology & Conservation, 2025, Ecuador)

Community & Indigenous-Led Conservation:

  • Indigenous Peoples’ Summit on Biodiversity (2025, parallel to COP16)
  • Community Conservation Research Network (CCRN) Symposium

Yes!

  • Webinars (IUCN, UNEP, Mongabay)
  • Virtual Side Events (During COP16 and other major conferences)
  • Open-Access Conferences (E.g., Ecological Society of America’s digital sessions)

  • Travel Grants (IUCN, CBD, Rufford Foundation)
  • University/Employer Support (Research departments often fund students)
  • Crowdfunding (Experiment.com, GoFundMe for conservationists)

  • Fieldwork Photos/Videos (For presentations)
  • Business Cards with QR Codes (Link to your research/portfolio)
  • Reusable Water Bottle/Notebook (Sustainable conference practices)