Succesful ending of the first SIBECOL meeting!

The first meeting of the Iberian Society of Ecology (SIBECOL) ended the past February 8th in Barcelona! Since February 5th, the event was a meeting point for Iberian ecologists from all disciplines, who for the first time have a platform that connects all the different branches of ecology. During four intense days, more than 700 experts in terrestrial, freshwater and marine ecology have tackled a wide range of topics of scientific interest - pollution and element cycles, environmental microbiology, ecology and society, conservation of biodiversity, etc. - from an integrative perspective of the different disciplines in ecology. Attendees have participated in conferences, general sessions, working groups, and oral and poster presentations, with the common aim of exchanging knowledge to improve our ability to confront the environmental challenges that we are facing. The SIBECOL meeting has also promoted a wide variety of initiatives dedicated to promote the participation of young researchers, such as a series of awards for the best oral presentation or posters.

 

Marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems in the face of global change, the effects of pollutants in the natural environment, invasive species in a changing world, and the challenges to conserve biodiversity are some of the scientific themes addressed throughout this first SIBECOL meeting.
Congratulations to all the participants and organizers of the congress for such a successful takeoff! Next appointment in Aveiro (Portugal) in 2021!