Sub-themes

To guide the submission process and ensure a rich and balanced program, we have established a series of broad sub-themes under the main conference theme. These sub-themes are designed to provide general guidelines and focal points for discussions, encouraging a wide range of contributions that reflect different perspectives and areas of expertise.

Each sub-theme serves as a framework to help participants identify where their research, insights, and innovations might best fit within the conference. While they are intentionally broad to accommodate various topics, each sub-theme also offers a more detailed description to clarify its scope and direction.

Human-Wildlife Interactions:

From Conflict to Coexistence

Explore the dynamic relationship between humans and wildlife, focusing on both the challenges and the opportunities for coexistence. While conflicts often dominate the conversation, this theme also highlights the benefits and innovative strategies for managing these interactions. Read more about this sub-theme here.

Technological Advances In Wildlife Research

The rapid advancement of technology is revolutionizing the way we study and understand wildlife. This session delves into the cutting-edge tools and technologies that are advancing wildlife studies, enhancing our ability to monitor and understand wildlife in their environments. Read more about this sub-theme here.

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Wildlife In A Changing Climate

From altering habitats to influencing species interactions, climate change presents a wide range of challenges for wildlife and ecosystems. We focus on understanding these impacts and discussing the approaches to addressing the effects of a rapidly changing climate on wildlife. Read more about this sub-theme here.

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Behavioral Ecology: Understanding Wildlife Behavior in Changing Environments

This session delves into the study of behavioral ecology, exploring how animal behaviors shape and are shaped by their environments and other species. While we focus on the importance of understanding these behaviors in human-influenced habitats, we also highlight the critical role of behavioral ecology in all ecosystems. Read more about this sub-theme here.

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Wild genes:

Genetics In Wildlife Research And Conservation

This session explores how habitat changes affect wildlife genetics, from reduced diversity in isolated populations to hybridization events. We also examine conservation strategies like habitat corridors, translocations, and captive breeding, and their role in restoring natural animal populations and ecosystems. Read more about this sub-theme here.

Global perspectives and challenges in wildlife conservation

This session explores broad-scale challenges in wildlife conservation, such as invasive species, habitat loss, and wildlife trade. We welcome discussions on global and localized solutions and case studies that address these pressing issues, aiming to foster a comprehensive understanding of the threats facing wildlife today. Read more about this sub-theme here.

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Diseases

This session explores the emergence of diseases in wildlife, the impacts of pathogens on populations, and the challenges of managing these diseases in conservation. We discuss the ethical and practical considerations of intervention and the balance between preserving species and minimizing disturbance. Read more about this sub-theme here.

Ecophysiology and ecotoxicology

This session explores how environmental changes and pollutants impact the physiology and health of wildlife. We examine the physiological adaptations of species to stressors and the effects of toxic substances on their survival, offering insights into the challenges and strategies for conserving wildlife in changing environments. Read more about this sub-theme here.

Sustainable Management of Wildlife

The goal of sustainable wildlife management is to maintain healthy species and habitats while addressing human needs. This session explores how to achieve this balance through community-based approaches, scalable models, and sustainable practices that support both conservation and livelihoods. Read more about this sub-theme here.

EuroMammals:

Collaborative Science in Wildlife Spatial Ecology

This session highlights the work of EuroMammals, which has supported collaborative research in wildlife spatial ecology for over 15 years. By leveraging extensive datasets across diverse habitats, EuroMammals provides crucial insights into how mammals adjust to or are constrained by human presence, resource availability, and climate change. Read more about this sub-theme here.

Human dimensions of wildlife: Social and Cultural Influences

This session explores how human attitudes, behaviors and values, as well as policies, governance processes and societal trends influence wildlife management and research. We examine community engagement, conflict resolution, psychological approaches and the role of social science in shaping effective strategies for managing and conserving wildlife. Read more about this sub-theme here.

1st to 4th September 2025

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences

Sub-themes

Sub-themes

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