Environmental Science conferences

SETAC’s annual North American meeting takes place in Montreal on 2–5 November 2026 under the theme One Planet, Shared Future. Late-breaking science poster abstracts are accepted until 14 October at 17:00 EDT, subject to available space and a submission fee. The meeting includes environmental-science sessions, training and professional exchange. Virtual registration provides recorded and on-demand content; student and low- and middle-income-country rates are available. The early registration deadline has passed.

Explore how evidence can support decisions across livestock production, nutrition, rural economies and land management. The programme connects multi-criteria assessment, life-cycle analysis, system-level modelling, carbon footprints and digital twins, considering environmental, nutritional, economic and social outcomes together. Sessions examine assessment beyond farm boundaries, scenario modelling, harmonization of on-farm tools, and the translation of complex evidence into practical decisions. Discussion panels address uncertainty, trade-offs, model fitness and implementation. The meeting brings together researchers, farmers, industry, policymakers, advisers and sustainability practitioners. Tuesday 1 December 2026, Europe/London (GMT): registration at 10:00, keynote at 10:30, sessions through the afternoon, networking at 16:10 and close at 17:00. Early-bird fees through 3 November are £115 for SCI members, £165 for non-members and £50 for SCI student members; later fees are £145, £195 and £70 respectively. Registration requires an SCI or event account. Poster abstracts are due 26 October.

The annual meeting brings together research on weather, climate, hydrology, oceans and related environmental systems. Its conferences and symposia cover atmospheric chemistry, climate variability, observing systems, satellite measurements, modelling and communication of scientific information. The 2027 theme emphasizes education and the use of Earth-system knowledge by people and communities. Scientific sessions, professional exchanges and short courses are offered alongside in-person and online participation.

The congress examines Quaternary environmental and human history and its practical relevance to society. Themes include climate archives, geological hazards, sediments and heritage, the Anthropocene, chronology, data synthesis and modelling. Studies of glaciers, rivers, deserts, wetlands and coasts connect past changes with questions about present food, water, environmental and settlement security. Scientific presentations are accompanied by workshops and optional excursions through Indian geological and archaeological settings. Presenters must pay by 30 October 2026; field-trip registration also closes that day. Delayed and onsite registration continues through the congress closing date.

The conference investigates how urbanization interacts with ecological and evolutionary processes. Its programme connects the history and social context of urban ecology with adaptation in city-dwelling organisms, the emergence of urban specialists and the interaction between climate change and built environments. Studies of plants, birds, lizards and insects, together with work on green infrastructure and human–nature relationships, will examine shared mechanisms and contrasting conditions across cities, including those in the Global South. Attendance applications are reviewed and capacity may fill before the application deadline.

The society’s 33rd conference presents research on weather, oceans and climate, from fundamental processes to applications in forecasting, infrastructure, agriculture, health and ecosystems. Sessions cover extreme and compound events, hydroclimate, polar systems, ocean and coastal processes, atmospheric composition, climate variability, high-resolution modelling and machine learning. A second stream examines warning services, adaptation, Indigenous knowledge, education and the use of science in industry and policy. Workshops take place on 8 February, followed by conference proceedings on 9–12 February. Abstract submissions closed on 6 September 2026. Presenters must register by 1 December, which is also the end of the early-bird discount.

The Aquatic Sciences Meeting connects freshwater and ocean researchers around the theme Waterscapes Under Pressure: Drivers and Opportunities. The meeting runs 28 February–5 March 2027 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The abstract deadline has been extended to 21 September 2026; early registration ends 1 December 2026.

The fourth ILTER Open Science Meeting brings long-term ecological research communities together around biodiversity, biological invasions, climate extremes, resilience and sustainability. Proposed themes connect food, energy and water systems, urban and human-influenced environments, and the distinctive value of long-term observations. The programme includes scientific sessions, working groups and training activities, linking sustained monitoring with ecological understanding and environmental responses.

The meeting examines disputed and unresolved questions about rapidly changing Arctic and Southern oceans. It brings circulation, ecology and biogeochemistry together to consider sea-ice loss, freshwater inputs, deep-water formation, primary production and climate-active aerosols. Sessions emphasize why these processes remain difficult to measure and explain, including feedbacks on planetary reflectivity and atmospheric composition. Comparisons with ancient ice-covered oceans and oceans on other worlds broaden the discussion. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

The conference examines Caribbean climate resilience through research, policy and practical adaptation. Themes include coastal and marine systems, food security, infrastructure, renewable energy, circular resource use and climate justice. Scientific data, AI and other analytical tools are considered alongside education, financing and regional cooperation. Researchers, practitioners and community participants will discuss approaches that connect climate knowledge with feasible responses to regional challenges.

Under the theme From Threats to Solutions: Advancing Biosecurity, the congress examines how biological invasions are identified, mapped and understood, and how their spread and impacts can be predicted and managed. Researchers and practitioners will discuss biosecurity threats alongside scientific and management approaches to prevention and control. Oral and poster presentations are invited. Paid registration includes scientific access, catering, the welcome reception and poster sessions, with reduced student rates requiring proof of enrolment. Sponsored support for eligible Indigenous oral presenters can cover registration and accommodation. Abstracts close on 7 December 2026 and early-bird registration ends on 15 January 2027.

The meeting connects ocean observations and research with policy and practical action for a resilient Western Pacific. Scientific sessions address marine ecosystems, climate and human pressures, while UN Ocean Decade activities connect current projects and incubate new collaborations. The conference brings together researchers, government agencies and other ocean stakeholders to present new knowledge and technologies, assess regional progress and develop science-based responses to sustainability challenges. Abstracts for 34 scientific sessions close on 15 November 2026.

The theme Driving Responsible Consumption and Production connects basic and applied research on safer, more resource-efficient chemistry and engineering. Technical sessions examine how chemicals, materials, products and manufacturing systems can be designed, produced, used and recovered sustainably. Workshops, research posters and industry–academic exchanges connect scientific methods with implementation, while a startup showcase explores emerging technologies. Abstract submissions run from 4 January to 15 February 2027.

The meeting connects ecology, hydrology, geochemistry, soil science and Earth-system modelling to explain how catchments function across boundaries. Researchers will compare findings across biogeoclimatic regions, disciplinary approaches, and spatial and temporal scales, with particular attention to interfaces between systems. Experimental studies, laboratory analyses, modelling and synthesis of observations will be used to identify advances that become visible when these approaches are combined. Attendance applications are reviewed and capacity may fill before the application deadline.

The American Society for Microbiology's annual gathering in Chicago, uniting three specialized meetings under one umbrella - the ASM Health Meeting, ASM Applied & Environmental Microbiology Meeting, and ASM Mechanism Discovery Meeting - with one registration granting full access.

The conference connects observations, physical theory, modelling and machine learning to address persistent questions about the Earth system. Sessions bring different methods to bear on radiative transfer, aerosols, clouds, climate predictability and decision-relevant understanding. Researchers working across spatial and temporal scales will examine how increasingly extensive measurements and simulations can improve causal explanations and predictions of environmental change. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

The meeting examines how chemical processes in the atmosphere affect air quality, health and environmental change. It connects field observations, laboratory experiments and numerical models across established and emerging pollutants, indoor exposure, urban emissions, wildfire chemistry, aerosols and condensed phases. Sessions also consider global atmospheric effects and the use of generative AI in chemical modelling. Attendance requires a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering, or an accepted equivalent. Applications are subject to selection and available capacity.

South Africa's fourth National Space Conference brings together research and practice in space science and Earth observation. Its scope covers observations, operations, products and services that support environmental protection, social and economic development and evidence-informed decisions. Scientific and technical sessions connect these applications with space policy, technology and innovation. The biennial meeting is organized by NEOSS and SANSA with national partners.

This environmental-science conference connects researchers, regulators, industry and environmental practitioners from Australasia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Its theme, Evidence to Impact: Bold Actions, Beyond Boundaries, Resilient Futures, focuses on translating scientific evidence into action, working across disciplinary boundaries and strengthening environmental resilience. Participants will exchange research and perspectives on environmental challenges and the use of science in decisions and practice. The event is announced for Coffs Harbour from 23 to 27 August, with the society listing a 09:00–17:00 daily schedule.