The International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE) is the global network for landscape ecologists. Its main goal is to foster worldwide collaboration among its chapters and policymakers, embracing a wide range of disciplines. Every four years, IALE hosts a World Congress to bring together working groups and advance global exchange on the latest developments in ecology and landscape studies
IALE 2027 is organized by the Chilean Chapter of IALE. The World Congress will take place in Valparaiso and Vina del Mar from 8 to 12 November and will feature the theme: "Landscape Ecology: Science and Sustainability in the 21st Century".
Key Dates
- October 2026: call for sessions and symposia
- December 2026: acceptance of sessions and symposia
- January 2027: call for abstracts
- January 2027: registration opens
- April 2027: abstract acceptance
- April 2027: early registration ends
- 6-7 November 2027: Workshops and side events
- 8-12 November 2027: IALE World Congress
IALE Chile
IALE Chile was founded in 2016 and counts today about 80 active members. Since its foundation, IALE Chile held chapter meetings every two years: Valparaíso (2017), Santiago (2019), Temuco (2021), and Concepción (2023). The meeting of 2023 brought together a very large number of participants from Chile and other neighbouring countries, establishing its stance in the region and beyond.