European meeting in Uppsala on Fungal Conservation
In April 2026, the mycological conservation meeting Fungal Conservation in Europe will be held in Uppsala. Registration is now open.
The European meeting Fungal Conservation in Europe: Evidence to Action will take place in Uppsala 14–17 April 2026. Over four days, researchers, conservation professionals, decision-makers, citizen scientists, and students will come together to highlight the role of fungi in nature conservation work across Europe. There is also an opportunity to participate in workshops on global red-listing of fungi on Monday 13 April before the main meeting begins.
The focus of the meeting is to explore how we can move from knowledge to action — how research, monitoring, and red-listing can inform site protection, management, and national strategies for fungal biodiversity. The programme includes field excursions, exhibitions, and presentations on how red-listed fungi have led to conservation measures, as well as sessions on mapping, citizen science, and the use of modern methods such as metabarcoding.
The principal organisers are SLU Artdatabanken and the Swedish Mycological Society, in collaboration with several other European partner organisations. The Carl Tryggers Foundation is the main sponsor.
The last day to register is 25 February 2026.