Since 2016, we have organised the "Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Conference" where students, scientists and managers working on the fauna of the Caribbean islands can meet.
This annual meeting is the only one of its kind in the Caribbean islands, the conference is gaining in renown as a forum for exchange and discussion around a shared vision for preservation of animal biodiversity in the Antilles and where the capacity for local expertise is further strengthened. Every year the scientific programme includes several sessions addressing various aspects of the study and conservation of Caribbean fauna, and mini-symposia on a particular topic.
Every year, the Dawn AT Phillip award is attributed to the best student talk. Winners of previous years: Rachel Batista-Alvarez (2018); Christopher Cambrone (2019).
Upcoming conferences
The Covid-19 epidemic has forced us to suspend our annual conferences. We hope to be able to hold the next conference in 2023. More information to come.
Past conferences
4th Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Conference
Crowne Plaza, Dominican Republic // 15 - 17 May 2019
Co-organized with The School of Biology – Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo
3rd Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Workshop
Creole Beach Hotel, Guadeloupe // 28 May – 01 June, 2018
Co-organized with the Université des Antilles
2nd Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Workshop
Marriott St Kitts Resort, Saint-Kitts // 31 May – 04 June, 2017
Co-organized with Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine
1st Caribaea Initiative Research & Conservation Workshop
Centre International de Séjour, Martinique // 22 - 24 March, 2016
“Animal invasive species in the Antilles: the relevance of scientific research to conservation”