EuroMAB 2026 Theme

EuroMAB 2026 will be held from September 14–18, 2026, in the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region within the shared territory of Snaw-naw-as and Qualicum First Nations (Parksville, British Columbia, Canada). 

The theme for EuroMAB 2026 is Interwoven Futures: Co-creating sustainability with nature and communities, inspired by diverse knowledge systems and approaches held throughout the Biosphere Reserve network that shape our future(s). This theme focuses on the integration of different knowledge from various perspectives, such as traditional, local, Indigenous, cultural, generational, and multi-species in approaches to conservation, biodiversity, and sustainability. The theme will celebrate diverse knowledge and collaborative approaches that are required to achieve a more sustainable future.