The Society for Conservation Biology - Africa Region (SCB-AR) is excited to announce that the 5th ACCB will take place at the University of Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria, from _____. Join us as we celebrate conservation and its frontliners in Africa!
The Africa Congress for Conservation Biology (ACCB) will convene a vibrant conservation academic community, local community leaders, practitioners, policymakers, national protected area authorities, artists, students, and journalists to share research lessons and tools learned over the years that showcase successful conservation practices in Africa. With over 300 delegates in attendance, ACCB 2026 is the single largest gathering of African conservationists.
The 2026 ACCB venue is the University of Lagos in Lagos, Nigeria. Nigeria is one of Africa’s biodiversity hotspots, stretching from mangrove-lined coasts and wetlands to rainforest, savanna, and montane ecosystems that support thousands of plant and animal species, including endemic and threatened species like Cross River gorillas, Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzees, and many rare birds and amphibians.
At the same time, this rich natural heritage faces intense pressure from habitat loss, overexploitation, pollution, climate change, invasive species, and illegal wildlife trade, underscoring the urgency of conservation action and regional collaboration that ACCB 2026 aims to strengthen.