Island Invasives 2026, Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland | Aotearoa New Zealand, 9-13 February 2026

Island Invasives 2026 Charting the Future will be the fourth conference in the Island Invasives series that commenced with the title “Turning the Tide: the Eradication of Island Invasives” in Auckland, New Zealand in 2001.  The second and third conferences were held in Auckland in 2010 (“Island Invasives: Eradication and Management”) and in Dundee, Scotland ( “Island Invasives: Scaling up to meet the Challenge”) in 2017, respectively.  The goal of the fourth conference, to be held once more in Auckland, from 9-13 February 2026, is stated to be knowledge transfer that enables accelerated uptake of eradication methods which will enhance biodiversity and the lives of people on islands around the world.

The problem: this Wandering Albatross chick has been attacked by Marion Island's introduced House Mice, photograph by Lucy Smyth, 22 May 2022,  Read more at what is to be done at https://mousefreemarion.org/

“In February 2026, the conference returns to Auckland to celebrate its 25th anniversary.  The conference continues its resolute focus on the complete eradication of invasive species of any taxa from islands or island-like bodies.  Scholars and practitioners from around the world will convene to present on any aspect of this topic with their work published as peer-reviewed papers in the renowned conference proceeding series.  Sponsors of the conference will have direct access to this global audience to promote their organisation and services.”

Auckland on North Island is New Zealand’s largest city, its CBD is dominated by the Sky Tower

Registration and submissions for Island Invasives 2026 open on 3 March 2025.  To be on the mailing list for conference news click here.

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