Save the date for the 2023 International Urban Wildlife Conference!
Tell your story: Communicating our science to the public, the media and policymakers while uplifting diverse voices.
When: June 4-7, 2023
Where: Eaton Hotel in downtown Washington, D.C. which is within walking distance of the Smithsonian museums, the Black Lives Matter Plaza, and Capitol Hill.
What: This conference will bring together urban planners, researchers, city and county staff, students, educators, biologists, and ecologists of all backgrounds to highlight research, case studies, policy initiatives, thought exercises, and discussions related to wildlife and natural resources in urban environments.
Call for abstracts for the 2023 International Urban Wildlife Conference
Submit abstracts here: Abstract Submission Portal
By popular demand, abstracts for oral presentations, posters, organized symposia and workshops will be accepted until January 13th, 2023. Early submissions by December 1st will be notified by January 6th, 2023. If needed, please select that you are requesting early review for travel approval. We invite abstracts for oral presentations, posters, organized symposia and workshops, and we especially encourage participants who need early acceptance for travel logistics (e.g. international travel or government travel approval). Acceptance letters will be sent in January, but we accept requests for early review and notification.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Tell your story” – communicating our science to the public, the media, policymakers while uplifting diverse voices.
Priority topics include science communication, community engagement, and promoting inclusivity in our field.
In addition to these topics, we welcome submissions on any urban wildlife subject, which may include, but are not limited to:
Human Dimensions in Urban Systems
Urban Ecology
Wildlife and Natural Resource Education
Human/Wildlife Conflict Management
Urban Policy and Planning Related to Wildlife and Natural Resources
Wildlife Disease
Urban Wildlife Management
Citizen/Community Science
If space is available, we may offer a late-breaking abstract submission period in January 2023.
Student, Early Career Professional, and International Travel Grants
The Urban Wildlife Working Group is pleased to offer grants to cover registration and travel costs for a limited number of students, early career professionals, and international participants. Please see the Travel Grant Application for further details.
The 2021 Virtual Conference Website will be archived at the Urban Wildlife Working Group Page below later this year.
Visit our Working Group Homepage: www.urbanwildlifegroup.org
