The University of Brest (UBO), in collaboration with SER-Europe and the French Ecological Restoration Network (REVER), will host the 15th European Conference on Ecological Restoration (SERE2026) in Brest, France from the 24-28 of August 2026.

UBO’s Laboratoire Géoarchitecture, active in restoration ecology since the early 2000s, is leading the organization of the event. The conference will provide a timely platform to assess progress on National Restoration Plans required under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.

Why should you attend?

SERE2026 offers an opportunity to exchange knowledge and strengthen restoration practice across Europe. Participants will be able to:

• Explore strategies for restoring wetland, forest, agroecosystem, urban, and marine habitats
• Exchange knowledge aligned with implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation
• Connect with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers
• Engage in discussion on the socioeconomic and governance dimensions of restoration

Join colleagues in Brest to advance standards-based ecological restoration in Europe.

Important Dates:

• Call for Proposals closes: 1 March 2026
• Call for Abstracts open: 16 March to 31 May 2026
• Regular registration: 16 March to 31 May 2026
• Late registration: 1 June to 1 August 2026