A central theme will be the development of best practices and new technologies for biodiversity observations and monitoring to support transformative policy and conservation action.  

The conference will offer a venue for sharing and exchanging scientific and traditional knowledge related to biodiversity change, from genes to ecosystems; the associated contributions to people, across all sectors of society; and its conservation, sustainable use and shared benefits. 

The ESA annual meeting provides a tremendous opportunity to engage private- and public-sector ecologists with academic ecologists who generate the science.

A day-and-a-half experience, interspersed with thematic breakouts and talks. Open to all QCBS members.