Presentation Themes
To support those interested in developing session proposals and submitting abstracts for talks and posters, we have compiled a broad list of session topics to help guide potential program directions. However, please do not feel restricted to these areas—NCER aims to highlight emerging topics and innovative ideas in ecosystem restoration.
We particularly encourage submissions that are integrative, cross-system, or facilitate the transfer of region-specific knowledge to a wider audience. Additionally, we welcome proposals that consider both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems while striving for meaningful restoration outcomes. Special preference will be given to session proposals and presentation abstracts that align with the NCER theme: Return on Investment: How Are We Doing and What Is the Future?
When submitting a session proposal or abstract, you will need to select the topic that best aligns with your session or presentation. Please review the list carefully to ensure the best possible fit.
Potential Topics
- Approaches for using science to inform decision-making.
- Adaptive management in 2026 and its role in ecosystem restoration.
- Getting agreement among decision-makers on restoration goals and priorities.
- Metrics for evaluating success.
- Restoration program internal communication regarding successes, challenges, and decision-making.
- Restoration program external communication strategies for multiple audiences.
- Restoring ecosystems for a resilient future (adaptability to future change, restoration trajectory).
- Restoration scale and building interconnected functioning landscapes
- Emerging restoration techniques and topics.
