Introduction

BGCI’s International Congresses on Education in Botanic Gardens are held every 3-4 years. The congresses bring together practitioners, teachers, curators, researchers and academics to discuss new advances in education relevant to botanic gardens. These congresses are represented by botanic gardens from across the globe and are always an inspiring and informative event that provides opportunities to share ideas, meet old and new friends and discuss future priorities for education in botanic gardens.

11th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens

BGCI are very pleased to announce that the Korea National Arboretum will be the hosts of the 11th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens (ICEBG). The Congress will take place in South Korea in spring 2025 from 9th to the 13th of June 2025, with a Welcome Day on the 8th of June.  

Under the theme “Education for Change: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Addressing Global Challenges,” the Congress will bring together global leaders and experts to explore the outcomes and future directions of education in botanic gardens. With the accelerating dual crisis of climate change and biodiversity loss, it is more critical than ever to collaborate and explore how education for sustainable development, led by botanic gardens, can address these pressing global issues.

With a focus on sustainability, the 11th ICEBG will be a hybrid event, offering the chance to attend in person or online. We hope this will mean that botanic garden colleagues from across the globe will have the chance to participate in this exciting event. 

BGCI are delighted to be working with the Korea National Arboretum to organise this Congress and we can’t wait to see as many of you as possible joining us (either in person or online) in South Korea in 2025. 

Registration and calls for abstracts

Registration for the Congress is now open. The call for abstracts is also open (deadline 31st January 2025). We are looking for a variety of session types including presentations, workshops, panel discussions, round tables, science cafes and posters. Submit your abstract now!

Bursaries

BGCI are delighted to announce that we are taking applications for bursaries to attend the Congress. We have a number of £1000 bursaries available to apply for. This can be used against your Congress costs (registration, travel, etc).

News about 11ICEBG

2025 International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens Bursaries: Call for Applications 

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Past Congresses

• 10th Congress – Bringing nature to the city – Warsaw, Poland – 9-14 September 2018
• 9th Congress – Biodiversity for a better world: wild ideas worth sharing – St Louis, MO, USA – 26 April – 1 May 2016
• 8th Congress – Education and the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation – Mexico City, Mexico – 12-16 November 2012
• 7th Congress – Action learning: places, spaces and partnerships for biodiversity and human well-being – Durban, South Africa – 1-5 November 2009
• 6th Congress – The Nature of Success: Success for Nature – Oxford, UK – 10-14 September 2006
• 5th Congress – Connecting with Plants – Lessons for Life – Sydney, Australia – 29 September – 4 October 2002
• 4th Congress – The Power for Change – Botanic Gardens as Centres of Excellence in Education for Sustainability – Kerala, India – 8-12 November 1999
• 3rd Congress – Teaching for the 21st Century: Botanic Garden Education for a New Millennium – Brooklyn, NY, USA – 7-11 September 1996
• 2nd Congress – Cultivating Green Awareness – Gran Canaria, Spain – 1993
• 1st Congress – A Natural Environment for Learning – Utrecht, the Netherlands – May 1991