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Check out the list of this year’s upcoming biodiversity events: there is much ongoing on several fronts to develop data and methods for recognising biodiversity and its impact on the economy, as well as the approaches to research, protect and enhance biodiversity.
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SBDI Days 2026 − Artificial Intelligence in Ecology and Biodiversity Research
10–11 February 2026
Stockholm, Sweden
Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool; it has become a vital partner in the quest to understand and protect biodiversity. SBDI Days 2026 will explore this transformative partnership under the theme "AI and Biodiversity: A Perfect Pair!"
IUFRO DIV 8 Patagonia 2026: Forests as hubs of biodiversity and ecosystem services in the Anthropocene
24–27 March 2026
Coyhaique-Aysén Region, Chile
IUFRO Patagonia 2026 unites researchers, decision-makers, and institutions to tackle vital issues concerning forests, biodiversity, ecosystem services, and climate change in one of the most renowned regions of the Southern Hemisphere.
BioMonWeek 2026
4–8 May 2026
Montpellier, France
Co-organised by Biodiversa+, GBIF ECA, MARCO-BOLO, BioAgora and Alliance for Nature, BioMonWeek 2026 brings together Europe’s biodiversity monitoring community, from researchers and monitoring professionals to policymakers, the private sector, and students.
CircHive Investor Hub Stakeholder Day
21 May 2026
Edinburgh, Scotland
Showcasing CircHive Investor Hub activities and bringing in partner contributions from the Integrating Finance and Biodiversity programme and other collaborators. This event is an opportunity to explore how to apply research methods and standards for Natural Capital Accounting and Biodiversity Footprinting to Green Finance and Finance Green.
NBS Day – More than JUST Nature‑based Solutions
26–29 May 2026
Reggio Calabria, Italy
NBS Day is a full-day event dedicated to Nature-based Solutions (NBS), bringing together researchers and professionals to discuss innovative approaches to implementing, governing, and mainstreaming NBS.
EFUF 2026 (European Forum on Urban Forestry)
26–29 May 2026
Mälmö, Sweden
Under the theme "Diversity in urban forestry; bringing people, trees and ideas together", EFUF 2026 is open to all interested in urban forest management, policy, planning and decision-making.
World Biodiversity Forum: Leading Transformation Together
14–19 June 2026
Davos, Switzerland
By co-developing biodiversity-positive futures and creating structures and practices that are just and equitable, the World Biodiversity Forum 2026 helps build broader and stronger leadership and networks for transformation, bringing together science, the arts, society, and business across generations.
8th European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB)
6–10 July 2026
Leiden, The Netherlands
How can biodiversity be safeguarded effectively in the long term? During this week, the event will answer this question and provide an important opportunity to tackle the issues that we all face in everyday life, including how to communicate the biodiversity conservation message effectively and how to maintain a dialogue in difficult political or social circumstances.
COP17 (UN Biodiversity Conference)
19–30 October 2026
Yerevan, Armenia
This is the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the CBD. It defines global biodiversity credits, monitoring frameworks, and national commitments.
2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31)
9–20 November 2026
Antalya, Turkey
COP31 builds on the deal agreed at COP30 in Brazil in 2025, which included a tripling of adaptation finance, a just transition mechanism, and “roadmaps” to transition away from fossil fuels and halt and reverse deforestation by 2030.
Looking out for
- European Business & Nature Summit: https://ebns-events.com/
- EFI Annual Conference 2026: https://efi.int/events
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