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Save the date! 2025 IWSG conference registration and abstract submissions open 15 May
3 April 2025
The 2025 IWSG annual conference will be taking place from 26-29 September in Groningen, netherlands. Registration and abstract submissions will open on 15 May. Deadline to submit an abstract & registration is 1 July. There is a limit to the number of participants so don't miss to register asap! Visit the website to find out more about the upcoming conference:   Featured image: Colour-ringed Black-tailed Godwit, The Netherlands (© Simon Gillings).
2025 IWSG Annual Conference 26-29 September Groningen | Call for Workshop Proposals
11 March 2025
On behalf of the 2025 IWSG conference organizing team. We are now accepting workshop proposals for the upcoming conference ! If you have an idea for a workshop, we would love to hear from you. Workshops can focus on anything related to waders; methodologic tools, management discussions, societal engagement or any other relevant topic. The workshops will take place Friday 26th of September. If you are interested in hosting a workshop, please submit a short abstract or description of your proposed
2025 IWSG Annual Conference 26-29 September Groningen | Applications open for low-income countries
10 March 2025
The IWSG Annual Conference will be held from 26-29 September 2025 in Groningen, the Netherlands. Applications are now open for IWSG conference grants to support delegates from low-income countries. Eligible applicants can receive up to €800 to help cover conference registration, travel, and accommodation costs. A total of 12 grants will be awarded — 6 for West African applicants and 6 for other low-income country applicants.   All information to apply and application form are available

What we do

  • The International Wader Study Group (IWSG) brings together everyone who has a passion for waders (shorebirds), the habitats they use and their conservation.
  • Members include research scientists, citizen scientists and conservation practitioners from all around the world. Membership is open to all.
  • Details on our aims and objectives can be found here.