This is the third international conference in a series organised by the French CNRS Institut Ecologie et Environnement (InEE) and the German Leibniz Association (WGL). It is co-organised by ecoSERVICES and endorsed by Future Earth.

The goal of the conference is to identify science-based solutions for global sustainability focusing on the issues of biodiversity and food security. The conference seeks to attract an audience of about 300 people. It involves scientists from basic and applied research, policy makers and other stakeholders concerned with biodiversity and food security themes who are interested in developing new solutions and strategies. It will connect researchers and stakeholders from natural sciences, social sciences, economics, humanities, technology and related fields.

Registration is now open, and closes on September 1, 2014. The deadline for abstract submission is September 15, 2014.