We are pleased to invite you to submit an abstract or participate in the upcoming Scientific Conference on Enhancing biodiversity & interconnectivity by ecological restoration, taking place on December 5, 2025.
Organized under the scope of the ReCo project (Restoring Degraded Ecosystems along the Green Belt to Improve and Enhance Biodiversity and Ecological Connectivity), and co-organized with the Slovenian National Institute of Biology, the Institute of Marine and Environmental Sciences of the University of Szczecin and the University of Maribor this conference provides a platform for sharing scientific knowledge and practical experiences in ecological restoration. It focuses particularly on efforts that enhance the connectivity of Natura 2000 habitats and support species migration along the European Green Belt.
We welcome contributions exploring:
- Strategies that foster ecological connectivity, habitat restoration and migration enhancement
- Approaches to climate change mitigation and enhancing ecosystem resilience
- Restoration methods that safeguard ecosystem service provision
Important Dates:
- Abstract submission deadline: June 27, 2025
- Notification of acceptance: July 20, 2025
Submission Guidelines:
- To apply as a guest speaker, please use the submission form to send an abstract of approximately 300 words, describing the topic you wish to present and how it aligns with the scope of the conference.
Scientific Committee:
- Jakub Skorupski, PhD, Eng. (Chair) – Green Federation “GAIA” & University of Szczecin & Polish Society for Conservation Genetics LUTREOLA
- Hana Skokanová, PhD – Silva Tarouca Research Institute for Landscape and Ornamental Gardening, public research organisation
- Thomas Wrbka, Ass.Prof., PhD – University of Vienna
- Dariusz Wysocki, Ass.Prof., PhD – University of Szczecin
- Francesca Visintin, PhD – L’associazione Rete Italiana European Green Belt APS
- Monika Myśliwy, Ass. Prof., PhD – University of Szczecin
- Danijel Ivajnšič, PhD – University of Maribor
The Scientific Committee is responsible for overseeing the peer-review process for conference to ensure consistency in the scientific quality of the presentations.
General Registration:
- General registration for the conference will open in early July through a form available on the current project website.
We look forward to your contributions and to sharing and discussing restoration approaches and solutions.
For any questions or doubts regarding the registration process, please contact manuela.londono.jimenez@univie.ac.at