The Hellenic Zoological Society and WWF Hellas are delighted to announce that the 16th International Congress on the Zoogeography and Ecology of Greece and Adjacent Regions (ICZEGAR) will be held in Athens, from July 3rd to 6th 2025, at the Eugenides Foundation. The Organizing Committee warmly invites you to attend the Congress and opens the call for roundtables, workshops, and symposia on specific topics. The Congress welcomes studies related to all aspects of animal biodiversity (terrestrial, subterranean, freshwater, and marine) within the geographical region that includes the Balkan and Italian peninsulas, Anatolia, as well as the Near East and the Mediterranean coasts of north-eastern Africa.

Climate crisis and biodiversity loss are recognized as two of the main threats of our times. The Mediterranean Basin, a global hotspot of biodiversity, lies on the frontline of the fight to protect the environment and wildlife. Located within three continents and home to ancient civilizations, the Mediterranean Sea accompanied human evolution from its early steps and witnessed anthropogenic effects on biodiversity. The ICZEGAR serves as a forum for contact and information exchange between scientists working with the Mediterranean fauna while offering the floor to creative discussions on the research and conservation of biodiversity. Participants have the chance to discuss, network and collaborate on all aspects of zoological studies such as conservation biology, biogeography, fisheries, population ecology, phylogenetics, phylogeography, as well as biological invasions. The 16th ICZEGAR aims at gathering not only zoologists but also researchers, conservationists, land managers, public authorities, and students to share ideas and experiences on the conservation of animal life.

We look forward to welcome you in Athens in the summer of 2025!

The Organizing Committee