Program Overview
Theme: Harmonizing Biodiversity and Human Well-being in Asia
CACNepal 2026 will explore the intersections of science, policy, and practice to advance conservation across Asia. The congress program will feature symposia, contributed sessions, poster sessions, and plenary talks centred on our theme, fostering innovative approaches and collaborative solutions to pressing conservation challenges. It will also host a variety of pre-congress workshops, training sessions, and round table discussions.
Topics include:
- Ethical innovation and accessible technology in conservation
- Nature conservation as a pathway for climate adaptation
- Human–nature coexistence in successful conservation projects
- Indigenous-led conservation decision-making
- Rewilding and restoration for nature recovery
- The role of behavioural studies in addressing conservation challenges
- Institutionalizing conservation biology in academia
- Measuring the outcomes of conservation actions
- Sustainable harvest of nature to meet local human needs
- Local-to-global partnerships in marine conservation
- Diversifying conservation financing for sustainability
- Political mobilization across scales to address climate and biodiversity crises
- Frontiers in AI and emerging technologies for conservation
This diverse program reflects CACNepal 2026’s ambition to connect research, practice, and policy, enabling meaningful dialogue and action toward a more sustainable and harmonious future for people and nature.