Landcare Australia Calls for Presenters at 2025 National Landcare Conference
Landcare Australia is inviting submissions for the 2025 National Landcare Conference, seeking inspiring stories and research across agriculture, natural resource management, and environmental conservation. The conference, scheduled for Sunday, 21 September to Wednesday, 24 September 2025 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Queensland, is now accepting abstracts for a variety of presentation formats, including individual talks, panel discussions, and poster exhibits.
The 2025 National Landcare Conference theme is Nature, Agriculture, Land and People Positive. Landcare Australia is seeking abstract papers for concurrent stream presentations from individuals, groups and organisations on the following topics:
Nature Repair and Climate Adaptation
- Addressing the twin challenges of climate adaptation and biodiversity restoration through innovation, enabling capital, and education.
Technology and Innovation for Landcare
- Harnessing cutting-edge technologies and approaches for sustainable land management and restoration.
Community-Driven Landcare
- Strengthening community resilience through partnerships, storytelling, and inclusive participation.
Restoring Biodiversity Across Landscapes
- Collaborative approaches to enhance biodiversity in rural, urban, and remote settings.
Sustainable Agriculture and Soil Health
- Innovations for balancing productivity and ecological health on farms
NextGen Landcare Summit, Sunday 21 September 2025
- 2025 NextGen Landcare Summit is a platform for emerging leaders to showcase fresh perspectives and how we can drive the landcare movement forward.
Landcare Australia is also seeking poster exhibits to display at the conference. These can be summaries of landcare and natural resource management projects that visually illustrate project objectives, outcomes and learnings.
Landcare Australia CEO, Dr Shane Norrish is encouraging landcarers to get involved and participate. Norrish said, “The National Landcare Conference is a truly special gathering that brings together people of all ages, united by a shared passion for agriculture, the environment and their communities. It’s a week of connection, where we come together from every corner of the country to share stories, exchange ideas, inspire each other and take new ideas back to our communities or workplaces. If you have a landcare project, story, or research to share, this is your chance to reach a national audience.”
Delegates can also secure a discounted rate via the Early Bird Registration, available until April 1, 2025.
Abstract submissions are due by 11:59 PM (AEST) on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
For more information about the 2025 National Landcare Conference and to submit an abstract or poster, go to: https://nationallandcareconference.org.au/
