List of Symposia

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List of Symposia

The ISWBC Symposia submission is open and we can receive upto 30 proposals. These will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee of the ISWBC. Topics outside this list can be presented at open sessions. Please submit your abstracts directly.

Speaker slots are 15 mins (12 mins + 3 mins Q&A).

Scientific Symposia ISWBC 2026

  • S1. Systematics, Evolution & Phylogenetics of Life on Earth. Explores taxonomy, species discovery, evolutionary processes, and phylogenetic relationships across all life forms. Welcomes morphological, molecular, and integrative systematics studies defining biodiversity’s tree of life.
  • S2. Biogeography, Endemism & Global Biodiversity Patterns. Covers spatial and temporal patterns of species distribution, island biogeography, dispersal, and speciation. Focuses on how geography, geology, and history shape life’s diversity across continents and oceans.
  • S3. Ecology, Behaviour & Life-History Strategies of Wild Species. Addresses population ecology, trophic interactions, behavior, adaptation, and survival strategies in the wild. Examines how organisms interact within ecosystems and respond to environmental pressures.
  • S4. Population Genetics, Genomics & Molecular Ecology. Examines genetic variation, gene flow, and adaptation at population and species levels. Includes genomic tools, conservation genetics, and molecular markers applied to wildlife management and biodiversity studies.
  • S5. Climate Change Impacts, Adaptation & Ecosystem Resilience. Investigates biological responses to climate change across habitats and taxa. Focuses on ecological modeling, adaptive capacity, phenological shifts, and strategies for ecosystem resilience.
  • S6. Habitat Degradation, Fragmentation & Landscape Connectivity. Highlights research on deforestation, land-use change, urbanization, and their impacts on biodiversity. Emphasizes ecological corridors, restoration strategies, and spatial planning for connectivity.
  • S7. Threats, Conservation Strategies & Protected-Area Management. Focuses on extinction risk assessment, IUCN Red Listing, and global conservation frameworks. Invites case studies on effective protection, management, and recovery of species and habitats.
  • S8. Restoration Ecology, Rewilding & Nature-Based Solutions. Covers ecosystem recovery, rehabilitation of degraded landscapes, and reintroduction of native species. Encourages innovative approaches integrating ecological theory, social engagement, and green infrastructure.
  • S9. Biodiversity & Sustainable Development: Policy, Economics & Governance. Examines intersections between conservation, economics, and human development. Includes biodiversity valuation, green economy, environmental law, and governance mechanisms for sustainability.
  • S10. Human–Wildlife Interaction, Conflict & Coexistence. Focuses on dynamics between humans and wildlife in shared landscapes. Includes conflict mitigation, community-based conservation, coexistence frameworks, and socio-ecological case studies.
  • S11. Environmental Pollution, Toxicology & Bioindicators. Addresses chemical pollution, heavy metals, plastics, and emerging contaminants affecting biodiversity. Includes bioindicator development and ecosystem health monitoring using wildlife responses.
  • S12. Marine, Freshwater & Coastal Biodiversity Conservation. Covers ecology, threats, and conservation of aquatic systems from coral reefs to river basins. Welcomes studies on fisheries, mangrove ecosystems, ocean acidification, and marine protected areas.
  • S13. Forest, Grassland & Desert Ecosystems: Dynamics & Management. Explores terrestrial ecosystems and their biodiversity under natural and anthropogenic pressures. Encourages cross-biome studies on productivity, succession, and ecosystem-based management.
  • S14. Ex-situ Conservation, Breeding Programs & Genetic Resource Banks. Includes zoo and botanical garden programs, seed and tissue banks, and managed breeding of threatened taxa. Discusses ethics, genetics, and reintroduction outcomes linking ex-situ and in-situ efforts.
  • S15. Innovation & Technology in Biodiversity Research (AI, Drones, Remote Sensing, eDNA). Focuses on digital tools and emerging technologies for biodiversity discovery, monitoring, and conservation. Encourages integration of machine learning, genomics, and spatial modeling.
  • S16. Education, Citizen Science & the Future of Biodiversity Communication. Covers outreach, biodiversity education, and public engagement in science. Explores the role of communication, art, and citizen science in shaping global conservation awareness.
  • S17. Ecotourism, Sustainable Livelihoods & Community-Based Conservation. Focuses on the role of ecotourism in biodiversity protection and local development. Encourages case studies on responsible tourism, cultural heritage, community empowerment, and the balance between economic benefit and ecological integrity.
  • S18. Zoo-Archaeology, Historical Zoology & the Legacy of Natural History. Covers the study of animal remains from archaeological contexts, historical biodiversity records, and the evolution of zoological thought. Welcomes research on museum collections, paleozoology, early explorers, and how historical evidence informs modern conservation and taxonomy.
  • S19. From Molecules to Medicine: Biochemistry, Metabolomics, Venomics & Chemical Ecology. Explores the molecular diversity of life—from secondary metabolites and venoms to pheromones and defensive compounds. Invites studies on animal and plant biochemistry, metabolomic profiling, toxin evolution, drug discovery, and ecological functions of natural products.
  • S20. Global Perspectives on Animals: From Prevention to Treatment (Epidemiology, Clinical Management & Public Health). Addresses the intersection of wildlife health, zoonotic diseases, and ecosystem stability. Includes research on pathogen ecology, disease surveillance, veterinary care, rehabilitation, One Health approaches, and strategies for preventing outbreaks through ecological balance and public awareness.