Upcoming biodiversity Conferences on in May 2026

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)

• 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)