The 4th Annual Summit on Biodiversity, Conservation, and Sustainable Biotechnologies (BioCSB 2025) will take place from June 17–19, 2025 in Kufa, Iraq. Since its inception in 2022, BioCSB has served as a leading forum for experts, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals to discuss cutting-edge strategies for preserving biodiversity and advancing sustainability through innovative biotechnological solutions. Each year, BioCSB brings together a global network of scholars and practitioners from diverse fields—ranging from ecology and genetics to agricultural sciences and industrial biotechnology—to foster international collaboration and exchange of ideas.

Over the past three editions, the summit has steadily expanded its scope, welcoming participants from various sectors who share a common goal: to protect and utilize biological resources responsibly while ensuring long-term ecological balance. By hosting BioCSB in Kufa, Iraq, organizers aim to highlight the unique ecological and cultural heritage of the region, address pressing environmental challenges, and promote research-driven, community-centered approaches to sustainable development. This year’s event will feature keynote speeches, technical sessions, poster presentations, and networking opportunities aimed at catalyzing impactful research and fostering cross-sector partnerships.

We encourage researchers, academics, and practitioners to submit papers and engage in robust discussions on these topics. By gathering experts from various disciplines, BioCSB 2025 aims to forge a collective path toward a healthier planet, sustainable livelihoods, and innovations that respect the delicate balance of our ecosystems. All accepted papers will be published in open-access proceedings, offering contributors a global platform to disseminate findings and enhance their scholarly visibility.

BioCSB 2025 welcomes submissions related to the following areas:

Biodiversity Assessment and Conservation

• Species diversity, habitat restoration, and ecosystem services
• Endangered species protection and conservation policy

Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture

• Crop improvement, resilient farming practices, and soil health
• Sustainable pest management and agronomic innovations

Biotechnological Innovations in Resource Management

• Waste-to-value processes, bioremediation, and green technologies
• Microbial and enzymatic advancements for sustainable industries

Bioengineering and Biomaterials

• Tissue engineering, synthetic biology, and novel biomaterials
• Environmental applications of bio-inspired engineering

Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

• Strategies for preserving biodiversity under changing climate conditions
• Carbon sequestration and climate-resilient ecological practices

Ecological Monitoring and Data Science

• Remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and AI-driven biodiversity tracking
• Citizen science and participatory monitoring programs

Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

• Drug discovery from natural products, genomic and proteomic applications
• Phytopharmacology and novel therapeutics for global health challenges

Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems

• Aquatic biodiversity, fisheries management, and coral reef restoration
• Innovative aquaculture and marine biotechnology