Call for Participation — 5th International School of Ethnobiology (2025)

Call for Participation — 5th International School of Ethnobiology (2025)

The International School of Ethnobiology returns for its 5th edition in Recife, Brazil, at the Centro de Biociências (UFPE), on November 4–5, 2025. Two immersive days of advanced training, cutting-edge debate, and collaborative agenda-setting for the field. 

Why join

• Develop skills in contemporary theory, methods, and applications in ethnobiology, with roundtables, workshops, and invited talks focused on biocultural knowledge, conservation, and epistemic justice. 

• Build networks with researchers, students, and partners from across the globe to shape the next steps for the discipline. 

When & where

Recife (PE), Brazil — CB/UFPE — November 4–5, 2025 (08:00–18:00, GMT–3).

Official languages

Portuguese and Spanish.

New this year — International Ethnobiology Prize

Launch of the International Ethnobiology Prize – Disruptive Contribution & Epistemic Justice, recognizing impactful, original work—especially from the Global South—that advances ethnobiology, promotes epistemic justice, and values the knowledge of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities. Nominations are open until September 30, 2025. 

Registration & details

All information and registration are available on the official event page. https://www.even3.com.br/escola-internacional-de-etnobiologia-2025-612713/

See you in Recife for two days of learning, practice, and truly collaborative dialogue!