We are pleased to announce registration and call for abstracts are now open for the 2022 Botanical Bridges Congress, held in Eleuthera, the Bahamas, from 14-18 November 2022.

Botanical Bridges Caribbean and Central America 2022 will bring together gardens from around the region to explore issues and exchange ideas about how botanical gardens play a leading role in plant conservation and taxonomy, sustainable development goals, and climate change adaptation and mitigation.

The network aims to foster collaboration ‘bridges’ among botanic gardens, botanic garden enthusiasts, and research centers interested in the Caribbean and Central American region. The congress promotes the exchange of experiences and innovations in conservation, education and research to solve common challenges faced by Caribbean and Central American botanic gardens and associated research institutions.

Registration has now opened for the congress.

Information regarding registration fees, social events, and accommodation are on the website – simply follow the link below!

Call for abstracts is now open.

There will be 5 featured themes at this year’s conference:

• Training, Capacity Building, and Education
• Botanical Gardens and Plant Conservation
• The Taxonomic Impediment
• Sustainable Biodiversity Goals/Aichi Biodiversity Targets
• Climate Change and Botanical Gardens – preparation, mitigation, and restoration

Abstract Submission Key Dates

• Abstract Submissions Open : June 1st
• Abstract Submission Closed : August 15th
• Presenter Notifications : August 17th
• Deadline for Presenters to Register : September 1st