Understanding and preserving biodiversity constitutes one of the major scientific and societal challenges of the 21st century. Historically founded on naturalistic observation, ecology now relies on theoretical and quantitative approaches which, over the past few decades, have made it possible to formalize the complexity of ecological systems within solid conceptual and mathematical frameworks.
On April 9 and 10, 2026, this conference will bring together researchers from around the world in Montpellier to share the most recent advances in biodiversity theory.
The event is part of the “Tour de France” of the French Society for Ecology and Evolution (SFE²), a series of scientific events organized each month of 2026 in a different city. The April stop in Montpellier will be dedicated to biodiversity theory.
Keynote: Michel Loreau
Date :
Organized by :
Sonia Kéfi et Emanuel Fronhofer, CNRS research
Claire Gougat-Barbera et Fadela Tamoune, ISEM communication, CNRS
& Biodiversity Theory and Modeling Research Network
Location :
Program
Free event open to all, but registration is required
Registration link and program coming soon
Amphithéâtre Charles Flahaut, Institut de Botanique, Montpellier
163 Rue Auguste Broussonnet
– Access from Gare du Sud de France train station:
Tram line 1 towards Mosson, Albert 1er Saint Charles stop
– Access from Gare Saint Roch train station:
Tram line 1 towards Mosson, Albert 1er Saint Charles stop, or walk (approx. 20 min)