A key event in the field of Caribbean biodiversity conservation, our next Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Conference will take place in Martinique from June 10 to 12, 2025. This biennial event brings together researchers, experts, and managers dedicated to the study and conservation of biodiversity in the insular Caribbean. It provides an excellent platform for sharing scientific knowledge and experiences to address the challenges related to biodiversity preservation in this unique region.

 

 

Building on the success of previous editions, the conference program will include presentations by three keynote speakers, as well as oral and poster communications. These contributions will focus on the general study and conservation of Caribbean wildlife and ecosystems or be specifically aligned with one of our mini-symposia organized during the conference.

Program

Symposiums
Keynote Speakers
  • Dr. Reia Guppy, Associate Professor at the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago: "The Hidden library of knowledge within biodiversity"
  • Dr. Howard Nelson, Fauna and Flora International, Lecturer in Conservation Leadership, Department of Geography, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom: "Pathways to sustainable hunting in the insular Caribbean"
  • Dr. Amy Deacon, Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago: "A model species in a model system: how a Caribbean fish is shedding light on threats to freshwater habitats"

Call for abstracts

We invite all individuals wishing to present a communication (oral or poster) during the conference to submit their proposal (title and abstract) using the form available for download here. Please ensure that all instructions are followed carefully and send the completed form to the following address: conference2025[at]caribaea.org. The deadline for oral presentation submissions is April 22, 2025, while poster proposals can be submitted until May 31, 2025. Proposals will be reviewed by our scientific committee starting January 15, and authors will be notified of the decision on a rolling basis.

Types of presentations
  • Standard oral presentation: 20 minutes of presentation followed by 5 minutes of discussion
  • Short oral presentation: 12 minutes of presentation followed by 3 minutes of discussion
  • Poster presentation: Format A0, portrait orientation only

Oral communications are limited to one per person. Several posters may be presented by the same person, in addition or not to an oral communication.

Participation will only be confirmed upon completion of registration, within 15 days of receipt of notification of acceptance of the communication.

Registration & Fees

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Secure your spot today to be part of this must-attend event:

 

  Standard   Members   Students/unemployed
Registration to the conference
Early Bird (until April 22) €350 €310 €220
Late (after April 23) €395 €350 €250
Banquet evening
€75 €75 €59

 

Registration fees include access to all conferences, lunches, and coffee breaks.

In case of cancellation, please contact us by email. Requests received at least 15 days before the start of the conference will be reimbursed, minus an administration fee (20%). After this deadline, no refunds will be issued.

Important dates

  • December 15, 2024 – Call for communications opens
  • January 15, 2025 – Registration opens & evaluation of submissions begins
  • April 22, 2025 – Deadline for submissions of oral presentation proposals & end of Early Bird registration
  • May 31, 2025 – Deadline for submissions of posters

Practical information

Date and location

The conference will take place at the Karibea Sainte-Luce Hotel in Martinique, from June 10 to 12, 2025.

Language

The conference will primarily be held in English. Round tables and presentations within the symposium 'Hunting, wildlife management, and conservation in the insular Caribbean' will be bilingual (English/French), with simultaneous interpretation available.

Support for administrative procedures

Participants requiring an invitation letter to facilitate their travel arrangements may request one by contacting us at the following email address: conference2025[at]caribaea.org

Contact information

Please contact us at conference2025[at]caribaea.org for further information.

Our partners and sponsors

We warmly thank all our partners and sponsors for their valuable support in organizing the conference. Thanks to their commitment, this unique event dedicated to research and conservation of Caribbean wildlife can take place under the best conditions.

 

🥇 GOLD PARTNERS

Our Gold-level partners provide major financial support to the conference, making it possible to hold thematic symposiums and key social events. Their involvement reflects their commitment to preserving Caribbean biodiversity and supporting regional scientific initiatives.

  • Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Martinique and Fédération Départementale des Chasseurs de Guadeloupe

These two institutions are involved in the sustainable management of wildlife and the promotion of responsible hunting in their respective territories. They are also partners of Caribaea Initiative through the ESPACYPA project, which aims to improve knowledge of the ecology and population dynamics of certain game and heritage bird species in the Lesser Antilles.

Both federations co-fund the symposium “Hunting, Wildlife Management and Conservation in the Insular Caribbean” and will be present at this key moment.

  • Groupe Comte-Serres and Rhum Chantal Comte

Groupe Comte-Serres is a family-owned company founded in 1919, now established in the French Caribbean, especially in the automotive distribution sector (Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, etc.). The group is a committed partner of Caribaea Initiative, notably through its Citadelle subsidiary. Rhum Chantal Comte, known for its high-end cuvées from the best distilleries in the Antilles, is also a loyal supporter of our work. Together, they co-fund the June 12 banquet evening, during which the winning photos of our photo contest will be revealed.

 

🥈 SILVER PARTNERS

Our Silver partners actively support the conference and play a central role in biodiversity preservation in the overseas territories.

  • Office de l’eau de Martinique (ODE)
    A local public institution, ODE works to ensure the sustainable and coordinated management of water resources and aquatic environments. It co-funds the symposium “Ecology and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems and Species in the Insular Caribbean.”
  • Office française de la biodiversité (OFB)
    A public agency under the supervision of the Ministries of Ecology and Agriculture, the OFB works to protect and restore terrestrial, aquatic and marine biodiversity in mainland France and the overseas territories.
  • Direction de l’Environnement, de l’Aménagement et du Logement (DEAL) Martinique
    As the State’s environmental authority in Martinique, the DEAL implements public policies related to biodiversity, land planning, housing, and natural risk prevention. It supports regional scientific initiatives for biodiversity preservation.

 

🥉 BRONZE PARTNERS

Our Bronze-level partners offer valuable support, notably by facilitating the participation of speakers or by supporting targeted actions.

  • French Embassy in Cuba: Thanks to its support, two Cuban researchers specialized in conservation will be able to attend the conference.
  • Grand Port Maritime of Martinique: A co-funder of the symposium “Ecology and Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems and Species in the Insular Caribbean,” the Grand Port demonstrates its commitment to marine environment preservation.