Smart Net-Zero

26–31 July, 2026 | In-person | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |

Organized by the Ecological Society of America (ESA), ESA 2026 is themed “Ecology in an Era of Uncertainty” and focuses on advancing ecological science and its applications under conditions of environmental, climatic, and societal change. The meeting combines conventional scientific sessions with interactive formats such as workshops, short courses, field trips, Career Central activities, and special sessions that emphasise skills development, dialogue, and collaboration. These formats provide opportunities to examine ecosystem responses to climate variability, land-use change, and disturbance, with relevance for climate-smart agriculture, nature-based solutions, and net-zero transitions in agri-food systems. By prioritising interdisciplinary exchange and place-based learning, the meeting supports linkages between ecological research, policy processes, and applied practice.