In commemoration of World Wildlife Day 2025, MDPI is organizing a special webinar to bring together researchers and experts to discuss the crucial role of biodiversity conservation and sustainable practices in preserving our ecosystems for future generations. This webinar will provide a platform for meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange on the importance of wildlife protection and the responsible management of natural resources.

We are looking forward to seeing you at the MDPI World Wildlife Day Webinar 2025. Please find an up-to-date outline of the presenters below.

Date: 3 March 2025 at 03:00 p.m. CET | 09:00 a.m. EST | 10:00 p.m. CST Asia

Webinar ID: 823 4465 5373

Webinar announcement: https://sciforum.net/event/MWWDW2

Register for free!

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway and we will inform you when the recording is available.

Keynote Speakers:

• Prof. Dr. Marko Sabovljevic, ¹ University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia; ² Center of Plant Biotechnology and Conservation (CPBC), Belgrade, Serbia; ³ Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Košice, Slovakia;
• Prof. Dr. Edward L. Braun, Department of Biology, University of Florida, United States;
• Dr. Nucharin Songsasen, Center for Species Survival, Smithsonian National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute, Washington, DC, United States.

Journals’ Sections—Wildlife & Conservation

If you have an interest in wildlife and conservation research, we invite you to explore our relevant journals’ Sections that cover a wide range of topics in this field:

• “Wildlife” (Section of Animals);
• “Ecology and Conservation” (Section of Animals);
• “Conservation Biology and Biodiversity” (Section of Biology);
• “Plant Genetic Resources” (Section of Plants);
• “Land, Biodiversity, and Human Wellbeing” (Section of Land).

Our journals publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research on biodiversity, ecosystem management, conservation strategies, and the impact of climate change on wildlife.

If you are interested in submitting your work or learning more, please do not hesitate to reach out. We would be happy to discuss potential collaborations or publishing opportunities.

Relevant Special Issues:

Animals

“Adaptations for Animal Survival: Morphological Features or Physiological Mechanisms—Second Edition”
Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. Roberto Cabo
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025

“Population Genetics and Conservation Genetics of Wildlife”
Guest Editor: Dr. Philip Lavretsky
Deadline for Manuscript Submissions: 10 June 2025

Biology

“Advances in Wildlife Conservation and Habitat Management in the Anthropocene”
Guest Editors: Dr. Yiannis G. Zevgolis and Prof. Dr. Panayiotis G. Dimitrakopoulos
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025

“Managing Hybridizing Populations: Threats or Opportunities for Conservation?”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. Ettore Randi and Prof. Dr. Marco Musiani
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025

Plants

“Biodiversity Management and Conservation: Exploring the Dynamics of Alien and Native Plant Species”
Guest Editors: Dr. Carmelo Maria Musarella, Dr. Carmelo Maria Musarella, Dr. Ana Cano-Ortíz and Dr. Catarina Isabel Rodrigues Meireles
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025

“Diversity, Distribution and Conservation of Bryophytes”
Guest Editor: Dr. Marta Puglisi
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 May 2025