Ideas.
Innovation.
Action for Caribbean Birds.
Birds, People, Prosperity: Harnessing the Caribbean’s Natural Advantage
The five-day program for BirdsCaribbean’s 25th International Conference will feature inspiring keynote speakers, hands-on workshops, thought-provoking symposia, and interactive round-table discussions exploring the latest science, conservation strategies, education initiatives, and community-driven projects across the Caribbean. Together, these sessions will highlight practical solutions for protecting birds while strengthening the ecosystems and communities that depend on them.
Throughout the program, we will explore how thriving nature supports thriving people. Sessions will examine innovative approaches that connect bird conservation with sustainable livelihoods, community engagement, and regenerative and nature-based tourism. Highlights include special symposia on avitourism and regenerative tourism—developed with HADCO Experiences—and a “Trinidad & Tobago Day” symposium showcasing local research, conservation initiatives, environmental education programs, and sustainable tourism efforts.
Explore Some of the Themes in the Conference Program
The conference program will feature a wide range of topics exploring science, conservation, community engagement, and sustainable development across the Caribbean. Below are just a few examples of the themes that will be explored through keynote talks, symposia, workshops, and round-table discussions.
Avitourism & Nature Tourism
How bird tourism and regenerative travel can support conservation and sustainable Caribbean livelihoods.
Science for Conservation
Applied research and innovative approaches guiding effective bird conservation across the region.
Technology & Innovation
Emerging tools—from bioacoustics to satellite tracking—are transforming how we study and protect birds.
Migratory Birds & Motus
Tracking migrations and strengthening regional collaboration through the Caribbean Motus Collaboration.
Coastal Birds & Wetlands
Research and conservation of seabirds, shorebirds, waterbirds, and the vital habitats they depend on.
Climate & Island Resilience
Understanding how climate change, hurricanes, and habitat loss affect birds and ecosystems.
Endemic & Threatened Birds
Conservation strategies for the Caribbean’s rarest species and the habitats they rely on.
Community Conservation
Local leadership, collaboration, and community-driven conservation initiatives across the region.
Education & Public Engagement
Creative approaches to environmental education and communication that inspire action.
Youth & Emerging Leaders
Training, mentorship, and opportunities building the next generation of Caribbean conservationists.
Program Highlights and General Schedule Overview
NOTE: This is the overall structure of the conference agenda; changes in the precise timing of Workshops, Symposia,
Roundtable Discussions, and Working Group Meetings are likely to change.