Leading Transformation Together

The fourth edition of the World Biodiversity Forum WBF will take place from Sunday, 14 June to Friday, 19 June 2026 in Davos, Switzerland.

Bending the curve of biodiversity loss, and addressing the interconnected planetary crises that negatively impact planetary health and social justice requires the development of actionable solutions based on the best available knowledge, jointly across sectors and generations. It also requires addressing the root causes of these crises, current social and cultural pattern and practices, by co-developing biodiversity-positive futures, and creating structures and practices that are just and equitable.

Also, the operationalization of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework urgently needs strong support beyond the governmental structures. The World Biodiversity Forum 2026 contributes to these developments by convening the community to build broad and strong leadership and networks for transformation, bringing science, arts, society, and businesses together, across generations. WBF2026 builds on the valuable experience from previous World Biodiversity Forums. Read more about the World Biodiversity Forum here.

MRI at the World Biodiversity Forum 2026

We are excited to receive abstracts from our fellow mountain researchers for our following session:

CON14: Social Innovation and Collective Action in Socio-Ecological Systems for Transformative Change in Biodiversity Futures in Mountain Regions
Conveners: Mariana Melnykovych (MRI Science Leadership Council Member)
Co-conveners: Carolina Adler (MRI Executive Director); Ignacio Palomo (MRI Science Leadership Council Member); Adrienne Grêt-Regamey (MRI Principal Investigator).
This session explores how social innovation, participatory governance, and collective action can drive transformative change to halt and reverse biodiversity loss in mountain regions, particularly in agriculture and forestry. It will showcase collaborative approaches, such as Living Labs and long-term socio-ecological research, that integrate local, Indigenous, and scientific knowledge to build resilience, equity, and trust while informing policy and practice.

Call for Oral and Poster Abstracts for WBF2026

More than 90 sessions, in 10 thematic tracks will bring together international researchers, artists, practitioners, companies and policy makers from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds. Please submit your abstract for an oral or poster contribution to the session that best fits your topic. The sessions welcoming your abstracts cover diverse topics, ranging from fundamental biodiversity-ecosystem functioning aspects to policy, finance, and law. Please note that WBF2026 is an in-person event in Davos, Switzerland. Remote participation is not possible. It is important to read the abstract submission guidelines before starting your submission process.

The deadline for abstract submissions is on Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 13.00 CET.

The World Biodiversity Forum WBF2026 will be held as an in-person event.
Sun, 14 June 2026: Workshops, training sessions, networking meetings
Mon, 15 – Thu, 18 June 2026: Oral and poster sessions, workshops, events
Fri, 19 June 2026: Excursions in the beautiful surroundings of Davos

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