The 6th Conservation Asia Congress will take place in Kathmandu, Nepal.
It will be held at the Yak & Yeti Hotel from 3-5 June, 2026
Nepal is an incredibly biodiverse country.
Nepal is home to a wide range of species like snow leopards and pangolins.
Conservation Asia Congress Nepal 2026
The Society for Conservation Biology Asia Region, Nepal Chapter and the Burhan Community Regeneration and Conservation Foundation are pleased to host the 6th Conservation Asia Congress in Kathmandu, Nepal, under the theme "Harmonising Biodiversity and Human Well-being in Asia."
Set against Nepal’s rich biodiversity and cultural heritage, Kathmandu provides an inspiring backdrop for advancing conservation dialogue and collaboration. CACNepal 2026 marks a homecoming for Conservation Asia to where the first-ever SCB regional conference was held in 2005, celebrating two decades of progress and renewing Asia’s collective commitment to conservation.
CAC Nepal 2026 will take place from 3–5 June 2026 at the Yak & Yeti heritage hotel, located in Durbar Marg, the thriving city center of Kathmandu Valley, with convenient access to key services and cultural landmarks.
CACNepal 2026 will bring together a vibrant community of conservation scientists, local leaders, practitioners, policymakers, artists, students, journalists, and representatives from protected area authorities. Participants will share research, experiences, and tools that highlight successful conservation practices across Asia.
Questions?
Contact the Congress Coordination Team: conservationasia@conbio.org
Announcements
CAC Nepal 2026 Wrap-Up & Impact
Thank you to all delegates, speakers, sponsors, and volunteers for making the 6th Conservation Asia Congress a resounding success! Please review our final updates and the post-congress impact report below:
Celebrating Our Volunteers
A special thank you to the incredible volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event possible.
- Congress Impact Report: Discover the outcomes, sustainability achievements, and regional reach of CACN 2026. Download the Official Impact Report Here.
- Delegate Survey: SCB and the SCB Asia Region invite you to complete a brief survey to share your feedback. Please complete the survey by 19 June 2026.
- Language Survey: Please take a moment to complete our Language Survey here to help us improve linguistic accessibility for future Congresses.
- Publishing Opportunities: We are proud to partner with leading open-access journals. If you presented, don't miss the chance to share your research in our thematic Special Issues. Explore our publishing partners here.
Congress Archive & Resources
Program Archive
- Scientific Program: Review the past schedule here or view the full program grid here.
- Abstracts & Guidelines: View the Presentation Guidelines utilized during the congress.