A key event in the field of Caribbean biodiversity conservation, our next Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Conference will take place in Martinique from June 10 to 12, 2025. This biennial event brings together researchers, experts, and managers dedicated to the study and conservation of biodiversity in the insular Caribbean. It provides an excellent platform for sharing scientific knowledge and experiences to address the challenges related to biodiversity preservation in this unique region.

 

 

Building on the success of previous editions, the conference program will include presentations by three keynote speakers, as well as oral and poster communications. These contributions will focus on the general study and conservation of Caribbean biodiversity or be specifically aligned with one of the four mini-symposia organized during the conference.

Preliminary program

Symposiums
  • Urban ecology and conservation in the insular Caribbean
  • Hunting, wildlife management, and conservation in the insular Caribbean
  • Ecology and conservation of aquatic ecosystems and species in the insular Caribbean
  • Study and management of exotic mammal predators in the insular Caribbean
Keynote Speakers
  • Dr. Reia Guppy, Associate Professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Dr. Howard Nelson, Fauna and Flora International, Lecturer in Conservation Leadership, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
  • Dr. Guillaume Rieucau, Assistant Professor at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium in Chauvin, leader of the Coastal Behavioral Ecology Lab, Chauvin, USA

Call for abstracts

We invite all individuals wishing to present a communication (oral or poster) during the conference to submit their proposal (title and abstract) using the form available for download here. Please ensure that all instructions are followed carefully and send the completed form to the following address: conference2025[at]caribaea.org. The deadline for submitting a communication proposal is April 15, 2025. Proposals will be reviewed by our scientific committee starting January 15, and authors will be notified of the decision on a rolling basis.

Types of presentations
  • Standard oral presentation: 20 minutes of presentation followed by 5 minutes of discussion
  • Short oral presentation: 12 minutes of presentation followed by 3 minutes of discussion
  • Poster presentation: Format A0, portrait orientation only

Participation will only be confirmed upon completion of registration.

Important dates

  • December 15, 2024 – Call for communications opens
  • January 15, 2025 – Registration opens & evaluation of submissions begins
  • April 15, 2025 – Deadline for submissions of communication proposals & end of Early Bird registration

Registration & Fees

Registration will open on January 15 through this webpage.

 

  Standard   Members   Students
Registration to the conference
Early Bird (until April 15) €350 €310 €220
Late (after April 16) €395 €350 €250
Banquet evening
€75 €75 €59

 

Registration fees include access to all conferences, lunches, and coffee breaks.

In case of cancellation, please contact us by email. Requests received at least 15 days before the start of the conference will be reimbursed, minus an administration fee (20%). After this deadline, no refunds will be issued.

Practical information

Date and location

The conference will take place at the Karibea Sainte-Luce Hotel in Martinique, from June 10 to 12, 2025.

Language

The conference will primarily be held in English. Round tables will be bilingual (English/French). Simultaneous English-French interpretation will be available during the conference.

Contact information

Please contact us at conference2025[at]caribaea.org for further information.