EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 02 - 2022 Num. article: 2022/050

12th International Conference on Biological Invasions: Biological Invasions in a Changing World


The 12th International Conference on Biological Invasions: Biological Invasions in a Changing World (NEOBIOTA) will take place between 13th – 16th September 2022 in Tartu, Estonia. Early registration is open until 2022-06-27. Abstracts for oral and poster presentations can be submitted between 28th February – 8th April. 

Topics include:

  • Trends in the introduction, spread and evolution of biological invasions at different spatial and temporal scales,
  • Past, current and future drivers responsible for biological invasions,
  • Biological invasions and climate change,
  • Novel ecosystems in the Anthropocene,
  • Impacts of invasions on native species, communities and ecosystems,
  • Biotic interactions in invaded communities and ecosystems, including interactions between invaders,
  • Economic and social impacts of biological invasions,
  • Non-native pests and pathogens. Pests and pathogens spread by invasive alien species,
  • Novel tools and methods for detection, mapping, monitoring and control of invasive alien species,
  • Engaging the public and stakeholders –from landowners to scientists, practitioners and decision makers and back,
  • Effectiveness of past and current control measures and native communities restoration efforts.

Sources

Conference website: https://www.elus.ee/index.php/en/neobiota-tartu-2022/