About ACCB 2026
The SCB Africa Region's Africa Congress for Conservation Biology is the single largest gathering of African conservationists.
ACCBs 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 conservation professionals and students in attendance, ACCB 2026 will be the major networking event for African conservationists.
In 2026, the 5th ACCB will take place at the University of Lagos from 31 August - 4 September, 2026. The theme is "Embracing Indigenous Solutions and Strengthening Policies for Conserving Africa’s Biodiversity in a Changing Climate."
About the Host Institution: University of Lagos
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is one of Nigeria’s leading public research universities and a major centre for higher education and innovation in West Africa. Established on 22 October 1962 by the Federal Government of Nigeria, the university was founded to train highly skilled professionals and contribute to national development in the post-independence era.
Located in the dynamic coastal metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial and cultural capital, the university’s main campus occupies about 802 acres at Akoka, on the mainland of the city and along the scenic Lagos Lagoon. UNILAG operates three campuses: Akoka (Yaba), the main administrative and academic campus; Idi-Araba (Surulere), home to the College of Medicine and the Lagos University Teaching Hospital; and Yaba, which hosts specialized academic units and professional training facilities.
From an initial intake of 131 students in 1962, UNILAG has grown into a large and vibrant academic community with tens of thousands of undergraduate and postgraduate students, supported by a substantial body of academic and professional staff. Over the past six decades, the university has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and is widely known as “The University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride.”
The university comprises multiple faculties and research institutes spanning the natural and environmental sciences, engineering, social sciences, law, education, arts, pharmacy, management sciences, and medicine. Its research community contributes to addressing global challenges in areas such as biodiversity conservation, climate change, urban sustainability, public health, and technological innovation.
As a leading academic hub in West Africa, UNILAG provides an ideal setting for international scientific exchange. Its location in Lagos, one of Africa’s largest and most dynamic cities, offers conference participants a unique combination of scholarly engagement, cultural experience, and access to diverse coastal ecosystems.