Call for Abstracts Now Open – Conservation Social Science Conference 2026
Bright Olunusi
Dear colleagues,
The Social Science Working Group (SSWG) of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts is now open for the 2026 Conservation Social Science Conference, a two-day virtual event taking place October 21-22, 2026.
Conference Theme
Sustaining Hope for Impact: Social Science for a Just & Resilient Conservation Future
We welcome submissions from researchers, practitioners, students, and policymakers working at the intersection of conservation and society.
Submission types include:
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Oral presentations
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Speed presentations
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Panels / organized sessions
Submission Deadline:
May 8, 2026
Submit your abstract here:
We particularly encourage submissions that highlight innovative research, methods, and real-world experiences advancing the role of social science in conservation.
Further details, including conference information and updates, can be found on the SSWG website:
https://scbsocialscience.org/conservation-social-science-conference-2026/
If you have any questions, please contact: sswgpr...@gmail.com
We look forward to your submissions and to engaging discussions at the conference.
Best regards,
SSWG Conference Organizing Team
