International Organisation for Biological Control (IOBC)
Organisation Internationale de Lutte Biologique (OILB)

Biological Control Capacity Assessment Toolkit (BiCCA Toolkit): Online Survey

Kris A.G. Wyckhuys, PhD, CEO - Chrysalis Consulting - Nature-based solutions for plant health developed a toolkit to pinpoint eventual obstacles in biological control science, policy and practice globally.

He invites you to fill out this (brief) online survey which aims to gauge country-level capacities and needs for biological control science, policy and practice. Deadline: January 15, 2024.

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Candidates for Executive Committee 2024-2028

The current Executive Committee is happy to have received names of excellent candidates for all positions, representing almost all Regional Sections and the different types of biological control.

However, each member of IOBC can propose candidates for the Executive Committee.

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Nominations supported by at least 10 regular members may sent, with the written consent of the nominee, to the Secretary-General no later than 10 December 2023.

IOBC-Global Executive Committee, Council Meeting and General Assembly @ICBC3, 2024

The International Congress of Biological Control 3 (ICBC3) which will be organized by IOBC-Global and CABI, will take place from 24 to 28 June 2024 in San Jose, Costa Rica.

During this congress, IOBC-Global will also organize a General Assembly with a lot of news and present the results of the election of the new Executive Committee.

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XVI International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds (ISBCW)

The XVI ISBCW was organised in 11 scientific sessions, with 75 oral presentations and 100 posters by 156 participants from 19 countries and 64 institutions from all over the world.

Cabrera Walsh G., Anderson F.E., Mc Kay F., Sosa A.J. and Hernández M.C., eds., 2023. Proceedings of the XVI International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds. Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, 7 – 12 May 2023, 216 pp., ISBN 978-631-90256-0-6
Download: Proceedings 16th ISBCW 2023 (pdf)

Worldwide education in biological control

IOBC Global often receives questions about education and training possibilities for biological control. Please provide information about YOUR education and training opportunities. We will publish it on the Global website. Send the information to secretary-general@iobc-global.org as follows:

1. Name of course / training:
2. Institute / organization providing this course:
3. Course period and length of course in days:
4. Costs of course:
5. Entrance requirements:

Non-native English speakers sometimes need help in preparing scientific articles for publication in English language journals.

Get Support

IOBC Global is establishing a pool of volunteers to help review and edit these articles, especially for young scientists. The editing is not focused on scientific content, but rather on language use and clarity. Please contact the Secretary General if you are willing to volunteer.

Biostimulants Europe 2024
17th - 18th January 2024,
Valencia, Spain.

ACI's Biostimulants Europe 2024 conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, scientists, and professionals from the biostimulants sector. The conference serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and discussions on the latest advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the field of biostimulants.

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Biopesticides Europe 2024,
5th - 6th June 2024,
Barcelona, Spain.

The two-day event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, innovators, and stakeholders from around the world and aims to explore the exciting advancements, challenges, and opportunities shaping the Biopesticide industry.

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Plant BioProTech & IOBC-IR,
17-20 June 2024,
Castellon de la Plana, Spain.

The joint symposium will gather expert from both scientific and industry sector to exchange and build collaboration in the sector of agriculture and in particular, in the development, formulation and distribution of bioproducts (e.g.: elicitors, biocontrol agents, biostimulants).

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Third International Congress of Biological Control (ICBC3),
24 - 27 June 2024
San José, Costa Rica.

This congress is unique in serving as a meeting point for scientists and practitioners who are working on a wide breadth of biological control targets including insect pests, plant and animal diseases, weeds and invasive vertebrates.

Consider your Participation!

27th ICE Congress 2024, International Congress of Entomology,
25-30 August 2024
Kyoto, Japan.

Since the first conference was held in Brussels, Belgium in 1910, it has been held almost every four years. It has been decided that the 27th Congress in 2024 will be held at the Kyoto International Conference Center, sponsored by the Japan Insect Science Association.

Consider your Participation!

XXIX Brazilian Congress of Entomology (CBE 2024),
22-26 September 2024
Uberlândia - MG, Brazil.

The CBE is the largest Brazilian Entomology event. It aims to provide a unique opportunity for coexistence, discussion, innovation, collaboration and exchange of experiences between scientific agents, industry, Brazilian society, Latin America and other parts of the world.

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