Join us for an inspiring journey at the 61st Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) set against the scenic backdrop of Oaxaca, Mexico! As we come together under the theme "Tropical Biology and Conservation for a Sustainable World: Merging Diverse Approaches, Actors and Local Knowledge" ATBC2025 invites scholars, students, local communities, conservation professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts from around the world. We will explore current advances in tropical biology and conservation exchange novel insights, identify knowledge gaps, and highlight the crucial role the tropics play in defining our planet's future. Immerse yourself in innovative research, find potential collaborators, and experience Oaxaca's vibrant culture and warm hospitality.
We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to Oaxaca for this special event, which promises to spark creativity and drive significant advancements in tropical biology and conservation!
Key dates
Jan 5ᵗʰ, 2025
Deadline for submission of Symposia and Open Format Sessions proposals (Extended)
Feb 14ᵗʰ, 2025
Deadline for submission of Courses and Workshop proposals
Mar 21ˢᵗ, 2025
Deadline for abstract submission for presentations in symposia, oral sessions, and poster sessions (Extended)
April 15ᵗʰ, 2025
Deadline for submission of Field Trips proposals
May 9ᵗʰ, 2025
Deadline for Early Bird registration
June 6ᵗʰ, 2025
Deadline to apply for the Field Course in Tropical Ecology and the Transdisciplinary Course by Cocina Colaboratorio
June 15ᵗʰ, 2025
Registration Deadline for Pre- and In-Conference Workshops and Courses
Jun 29ᵗʰ - Jul 4ᵗʰ, 2025
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Plenary sessions
Posters
Panels
Workshops
Networking
From Disciplinary to Transdisciplinary
Collaboration
-KEYNOTE SPEAKERS-
-PANEL DISCUSSIONS & DEBATES-
Is Habitat Fragmentation Bad or Good for Biodiversity?
Implications for Tropical Sustainability
Dr. Cristina
Banks-Leite
Imperial College London
United Kingdom
Dr. Federico
Riva
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Netherlands
Dr. Juan Dupuy Rada
Moderator
Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán
Mexico
Advancing Tropical Biodiversity Conservation and Regeneration:
Social-Ecological Perspectives and Transformative Pathways
Dr. Adrian Martin
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
Dr. Robin Chazdon
University of the Sunshine Coast
Australia
Dr. Patricia Balvanera
Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México
Mexico
Biol. Guadalupe Yesenia Hernández
IPBES ILK task Force / Alianza para el Financiamiento a la Conservación y Restauración Comunitaria de la Biodiversidad
Mexico
Dr. Natalia Norden
Moderator
Instituto Alexander Von Humboldt
Colombia
Can Agroecology Help Us Achieve Social Wellbeing
and Conservation in the Tropics?
Dr. Hugo Perales
El Colegio de la Frontera Sur
Mexico
Dr. Inge Armbrecht
Universidad del Valle
Colombia
Dr. Quezalcoatl Orozco-Ramírez
Moderator
Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México
Mexico
Lessons From The Microbiome To Understand Tropical Ecology
in Natural and Managed Systems
Dr. Pieter MJ van 't Hof
Universidad San Francisco de Quito / Galapagos Science Center
Ecuador
Dr. Luisa Falcón
Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México
Mexico
MSc. Sumashini Pagaldevatti
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
USA
Dr. Yunuen Tapia Torres
Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México
Mexico
Dr. Karina Boege
Moderator
Universidad Nacional
Autónoma de México
Mexico
