UPCOMING EVENTS

Join us in these upcoming events and see our past events below.

Caught in the Camera Trap by Nature FIRST
Jan
23

Caught in the Camera Trap by Nature FIRST

Join us for the Nature FIRST Webinar "Caught in the Camera Trap" on the 23rd of January, where we’ll:

  • Share an overview of leading wildlife camera trap solutions, their strengths, and weaknesses.

  • Introduce a decision tree to guide you in selecting the best solution for your unique needs.

  • Discuss practical criteria for making informed choices.

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BIOSPACE25
Feb
10
to Feb 14

BIOSPACE25

  • 1 Via Galileo Galilei Frascati, Lazio, 00044 Italy (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Nature FIRST will present at BioSpace25, the inaugural international conference dedicated to the application of Satellite Remote Sensing (SRS) across all dimensions of biodiversity. Taking place from February 10–14, 2025, at ESA-ESRIN in Frascati, Italy and organized by the European Space Agency (ESA) in collaboration with the European Commission, GEO BON, and CEOS, this event brings together experts to explore how Earth Observations can address critical biodiversity challenges across terrestrial, freshwater, coastal, and marine ecosystems.

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IX European Congress of Mammalogy (ECM9)
Mar
31
to Apr 4

IX European Congress of Mammalogy (ECM9)

The IX European Congress of Mammalogy (ECM9) takes place in Patras, Greece, from March 31 to April 4, 2025 and is organised by the Hellenic Zoological Society, the European Mammal Foundation, and Mammal Conservation Europe. This congress brings together experts and enthusiasts in mammalian biology to discuss topics ranging from genetics and evolution to conservation strategies and the impacts of climate change. Alexandra Sallay-Mosoi from WWF Romania, and participant of Nature FIRST will organise and chair the session "Translocation, Relocation and Rewilding”.

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Deltas & Wetlands 2025
May
12
to May 17

Deltas & Wetlands 2025

  • „Mihail Kogălniceanu” City Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The 32nd International Symposium "Deltas and Wetlands" is taking place from May 12–17, 2025, in Tulcea, Romania. This event, organized by the Danube Delta National Institute for Research and Development (DDNI), brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the latest advancements in delta and wetland science. Attendees can participate in plenary sessions, thematic workshops, and a field trip into the Danube Delta, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.

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Nature FIRST Final Conference
Jun
25
to Jun 26

Nature FIRST Final Conference

Join us on June 25-26, 2025, in The Netherlands for the concluding conference of Nature FIRST! This event will showcase the nature conservation tools developed throughout the project and examine collaborative solutions for human-wildlife coexistence. Attendees can look forward to interactive booths displaying outputs from the Nature FIRST project, engaging hands-on workshops within our core tracks, and matchmaking sessions to encourage partnerships.

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Nature FIRST joins Tusnad Eco Bear Conference
Oct
22
to Oct 23

Nature FIRST joins Tusnad Eco Bear Conference

Organized by the Project Bag Association and WWF Romania in partnership with the Mayor's Office of Băile Tușnad and supported by Nature FIRST from 22-23 October, the conference aims to address challenges of human-large carnivore coexistence. Practical solutions will be provided by a variety of international organisations and participants to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts in human-dominated landscapes and enhance our understanding of brown bear population management across Europe.

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UN Biodiversity Conference 2024
Oct
21
to Nov 1

UN Biodiversity Conference 2024

Colombia will host the next United Nations Biodiversity Conference from October 21 to November 1, 2024. This conference will combine several important meetings, including COP 16, the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, and the Nagoya Protocol. It will feature a high-level ministerial segment.

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EU Wildlife Forensic Conference
Sep
11
to Sep 12

EU Wildlife Forensic Conference

  • Patriotic Hall of the Carolinum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic with Charles University in Prague (Environmental Forensic Sciences Centre) and the European Commission are organising a conference on wildlife forensic science on 11-12 September 2024 in Prague.

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7th European Congress of Conservation Biology
Jun
17
to Jun 21

7th European Congress of Conservation Biology

The European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB) is a series of professional meetings organized by the Europe Section of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). ECCB aims to facilitate the exchange of conservation science and nature conservation practice and policy to promote the conservation of biological diversity in Europe.

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WORLD BIODIVERSITY FORUM: FROM SCIENCE TO ACTION
Jun
16
to Jun 21

WORLD BIODIVERSITY FORUM: FROM SCIENCE TO ACTION

Under the theme From Science to Action, the third World Biodiversity Forum brings together researchers across all disciplines of biodiversity science with practitioners and societal actors to explore how to move from science to actions and solutions to conserve biodiversity and set us on a path towards transformation for sustainability.

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Environmental Crimes Workshop 2024
Jun
11
to Jun 12

Environmental Crimes Workshop 2024

This workshop is a joint initiative of ESA and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission to foster a greater uptake of Earth Observation technology in environmental compliance assurance.

The communication titled "Guardians from Above: Leveraging Earth Observation to Combat Environmental Crimes - The Nature FIRST Experience," will highlight our current solutions developed, including also experiences of the use of remote sensing by law enforcement authorities in Slovakia and Spain.

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EuroMAB 2024
Jun
3
to Jun 7

EuroMAB 2024

The German MAB National Committee, the Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt and the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve “Elbe River Landscape” will host EuroMAB 2024, the biennial four-day conference for stakeholders from more than 300 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in 41 countries across Europe and North America.

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B-CUBED HACKATHON: HACKING BIODIVERSITY DATA CUBES FOR POLICY
Apr
2
to Apr 5

B-CUBED HACKATHON: HACKING BIODIVERSITY DATA CUBES FOR POLICY

B-Cubed’s hackathon is planned as a 4-day event, bringing together biodiversity informaticians, researchers, and practitioners who are passionate about leveraging biodiversity data for impactful solutions. Our common goal is to standardise biodiversity data in order to enhance efficiency and accessibility. The main idea is to experiment with data cubes and channel creativity into innovative solutions for a variety of biodiversity challenges.

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Preserving Biodiversity And Protecting Wildlife: Inside Nature First's Integrated Approach
Nov
23

Preserving Biodiversity And Protecting Wildlife: Inside Nature First's Integrated Approach

We are thrilled to announce we'll be having our second public demo on November 23rd, at 13:00 CET.

Join us for a one-hour demo session, where our expert team will provide an in-depth examination of the various monitoring tools and technologies developed as part of our project. We will showcase concrete examples of how these tools are employed to safeguard the well-being of certain species and the critical role of forensics knowledge in combating poaching.

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ESA-EC workshop on "Science for a Green and Sustainable Society"
Nov
22
to Nov 24

ESA-EC workshop on "Science for a Green and Sustainable Society"

The EC-ESA JOINT EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE INITIATIVE Workshop on “Science for a Green and Sustainable Society” was held from November 22 to November 24 in Frascati, Italy. The workshop brought together 250 professionals from the European Space Agency, the European Commission, and various science and ESA + EC projects.

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Nature for Life Hub 2023
Nov
7
to Nov 9

Nature for Life Hub 2023

Featuring nature champions, mobilizers, leaders, dreamers, and doers, the Nature for Life Hub 2023 will ignite global action for safeguarding nature and realizing the ambitious goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.

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International Semantic Web Conference 2023
Nov
6
to Nov 10

International Semantic Web Conference 2023

The International Semantic Web Conference (ISWC), successor of the International Semantic Web Working Symposium (SWWS) and the International Workshop series on the Semantic Web (SemWeb), is an international forum for the Semantic Web / Linked Data Community.

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"Spatial Data for Biodiversity" Hackaton
Oct
23
to Oct 24

"Spatial Data for Biodiversity" Hackaton

Together with the Wageningen University and Research, and the support of StartHub Wageningen, the Netherlands Space Office and Deltares we are co-organising a hackathon on “Spatial Data for Biodiversity” which will be held on 23 – 24 October 2023 in Ede, the Netherlands.

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EUROGEO WORKSHOP 2023
Oct
2
to Oct 4

EUROGEO WORKSHOP 2023

This year, the EuroGEO workshop is organised back-to-back with the Open-Earth Monitor Global Workshop 2023 that will connect European and global actors in the field of open-source Earth Observation applications in policy, business, research, and for society.

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International Astronautical Congress 2023
Oct
2
to Oct 6

International Astronautical Congress 2023

On 2-6 October 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan will welcome the international space community or the 74th International Astronautical Congress.

This year’s theme will be “Global Challenges and Opportunities: Give Space a Chance”, and it will extend prospects for establishing strong collaborations.

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FORUM CARPATHIUM 2023
Sep
25
to Sep 28

FORUM CARPATHIUM 2023

The 7th Forum Carpaticum conference Carpathian Futures – Critical Transitions brings together scientists, practitioners and stakeholders to share recent research and discuss the challenges and possible modes of adaptation to ongoing environmental, economic and socio-political crises in the Carpathian region. Nature FIRST’s consortium member WWF Ukraine will be participating in this year’s edition.

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ATLANTICACONF
Sep
22
to Sep 23

ATLANTICACONF

AtlanticaConf (The Galician tech community event) is he meeting point for the Galician technology community. 3edata will present Nature FIRST and our developments in the project on 23 September.

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ALTERNET SUMMER SCHOOL 2023
Aug
30
to Sep 9

ALTERNET SUMMER SCHOOL 2023

Open to graduate and postgraduate scientists, as well as professionals, the Alternet Summer School creates an innovative atmosphere for considering and resolving the sustainability challenges that society is currently facing.

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Nature FIRST: Intro and Demo of Solutions for Biodiversity Monitoring
Apr
26

Nature FIRST: Intro and Demo of Solutions for Biodiversity Monitoring

Join an online session where we will showcase the achievements, solutions, and technologies of Nature FIRST, a project focused on biodiversity preservation. Our goal is to gather feedback from key stakeholders in the ecosystem, as they are the future users of our technology.

The session will begin with an introduction to the project by Jan Kees Schakel from Sensing Clues, followed by a demonstration of our achievements and solutions.

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EARTH DAY 2023
Apr
22

EARTH DAY 2023

Growing out of the first Earth Day in 1970, EARTHDAY.ORG is the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet.

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POOLPARTY SUMMIT 2023
Mar
7
to Mar 8

POOLPARTY SUMMIT 2023

The PoolParty Summit 2023 will span two days of virtual talks, presentations, demos, and the like. Keeping up with today’s pressing topics, the Summit will explore how PoolParty users have managed to achieve stability and keep their customers happy during turbulent times.

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WORKSHOP EUROPABON: ESSENTIAL BIODIVERSITY VARIABLE WORKFLOWS
Feb
22
to Feb 24

WORKSHOP EUROPABON: ESSENTIAL BIODIVERSITY VARIABLE WORKFLOWS

This workshop aims to bring together experts in the field of biodiversity monitoring, data collection, data integration and modelling to discuss and explore the existing, emerging, and potential future workflows for generating Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) and how they can be implemented at the European scale.

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