31st LISBON International Conference on Biological and Environmental Sustainability (LBES-25) on Sept. 10-12, 2025 Lisbon (Portugal)

LBES-25


Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Molecular Biology Cell Biology Developmental Biology & Embryology Evolutionary Biology Microbiology Molecular Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Biology Bioinformatics & Computational Biology



Topics/Call for Papers



Topics of Interest for Submission include, but are Not Limited to:



Core Themes Interlinking Biology and Environment:




  • Biodiversity and Conservation:


    • Species protection and recovery.

    • Habitat restoration and management.

    • Ecosystem services and their valuation.

    • Conservation genetics and genomics.

    • Invasive species ecology and management.

    • The role of disturbances (fire, drought) in ecosystems.

    • Conservation in agricultural landscapes.

    • Marine conservation and sustainable fisheries.



  • Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation:

    • Effects of climate change on species distribution and phenology.

    • Climate change and extreme weather events (heatwaves, floods, storms).

    • Climate change impacts on ecosystems (forests, wetlands, coral reefs).

    • Adaptation strategies in natural and managed systems.

    • Carbon sequestration and natural climate solutions.

    • Climate resilience in agriculture and food systems.



  • Ecology and Ecosystem Functioning:

    • Community ecology and species interactions.

    • Nutrient cycling and biogeochemical processes.

    • Ecosystem stability and resilience.

    • Landscape ecology and habitat connectivity.

    • Ecology of infectious diseases.

    • Soil ecology and health.

    • Aquatic ecosystem ecology (freshwater and marine).



  • Environmental Pollution and Toxicology:

    • Air, water, and soil pollution sources and impacts.

    • Waste management and reduction strategies (circular economy).

    • Microplastics and their environmental fate.

    • Environmental toxicology and the effects of contaminants on organisms and ecosystems.

    • Bioremediation and biodegradation technologies.

    • Environmental monitoring and assessment.





Biological Sciences for Sustainability:




  • Biotechnology and Bioengineering:


    • Biofuels and bioenergy.

    • Biomaterials and sustainable alternatives to plastics.

    • Biocatalysis and industrial biotechnology for green processes.

    • Synthetic biology for environmental applications.

    • Waste conversion technologies.



  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems:

    • Agroecology and organic farming.

    • Precision agriculture for resource efficiency.

    • Sustainable land management practices.

    • Plant and animal physiology for stress resilience.

    • Food security and sustainable diets.

    • Reducing food waste.



  • Microbiology and Environmental Processes:

    • Microbial ecology and its role in nutrient cycling.

    • Microbial bioremediation of pollutants.

    • Microbiome research in relation to environmental health.

    • Microbial contributions to carbon sequestration.





Environmental Solutions and Governance:




  • Environmental Policy and Governance:


    • Environmental regulations and their effectiveness.

    • International environmental agreements.

    • Environmental justice and equity.

    • Sustainable development goals and their implementation.

    • Environmental economics and green growth.



  • Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technologies:

    • Solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal energy.

    • Energy storage solutions.

    • Sustainable transportation and electric vehicles.

    • Green building and infrastructure.

    • Environmental sensors and IoT for monitoring.



  • Geospatial Science and Remote Sensing:

    • Using GIS and remote sensing for environmental monitoring and management.

    • Spatial modeling of ecological and environmental processes.

    • Applications in land use change and resource management.



  • Ecological Restoration and Ecosystem Management:

    • Techniques for restoring degraded ecosystems.

    • Managing ecosystems for resilience and sustainability.

    • Nature-based solutions for environmental challenges.





Interdisciplinary Approaches:




  • Systems Biology and Modeling:


    • Using systems-level approaches to understand complex biological and environmental interactions.

    • Developing models for predicting environmental change and biological responses.



  • Social-Ecological Systems:

    • Understanding the interconnectedness of human societies and natural systems.

    • Developing integrated approaches to sustainability challenges.



  • Environmental Ethics and Philosophy:

    • Ethical considerations in environmental decision-making.

    • The value of nature and biodiversity.