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CALL FOR Abstracts

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We are excited to announce that the call for abstract submissions for the 60th Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) is now open! ATBC2024, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, invites researchers, practitioners, and students to submit abstracts that resonate with our theme, "Achieving Inclusive Science for Effective Conservation, Adaptation, and Resilience in the Tropics". This is your opportunity to present your work to a global audience, engage with leading experts, and contribute to the discourse on critical issues in tropical biology and conservation.

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    We welcome abstracts covering a diverse range of topics, including but not limited to:

    • Biodiversity and ecosystem services

    • Climate change,  adaptation and resilience

    • Conservation policy and practice

    • Sustainable use of tropical resources

    • Tropical ecosystem management and restoration

    • Wildlife conservation and management

    • Community engagement and indigenous knowledge in conservation

    • Advances in tropical biology research methodologies

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    • Oral Presentations: A platform to present your research findings to a wider audience.

    • Poster Presentations: An opportunity for more personalized and interactive discussions.

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    • Title: Concise and reflective of the content.

    • Abstract: Maximum 250 words, clearly outlining the study's objectives, methodology, results, and significance.

    • Keywords: Up to 5 keywords that best represent the focus of your research.

    • Presenter Information: Name, affiliation, contact details, and a brief biography.

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    • All submissions will be peer-reviewed by the Scientific Committee. Selection will be based on relevance to the conference theme, scientific merit, clarity, and originality.

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    • Abstract Submission Opens:  March 03, 2024

    • Abstract Submission Deadline:  March 30, 2024  April 15, 2024

    • Notification of Acceptance:  Late April

  • To ensure a diverse range of voices and ideas, ATBC enforces the 'one presentation' rule for all speakers. This rule stipulates that each presenter is limited to only one presentation during the conference. This rule limited to oral sessions, posters, and symposia. This policy is designed to maximize the variety of perspectives and topics covered, and to give a wider array of delegates the opportunity to showcase their work.

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    For all questions regarding symposia please send an e-mail to info@atbc2022.org

    For any questions regarding abstract proposals,  please write us to atbc2024@tropicalbiology.org

  • We welcome abstract submissions in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Swahili as part of our commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering inclusivity in science. This initiative aims to amplify the voices of diverse communities and perspectives, providing a platform for presenters to deliver their talks in any of these languages.

    Presenters will have the option to deliver their talks in any of these languages. To ensure accessibility for all attendees, we require presenters to prepare bilingual slides featuring both the original language of the abstract and English.

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