A unique expert’s meeting
A global knowledge-sharing experience
About the conference
The 2025 International Barn Owl Meeting, set to take place in Greece, presents an invaluable opportunity to bring together scientists, conservationists, and environmental advocates from across 13 countries. Our theme, “Barn Owls: The Nature-Based Solution for Pest Rodent Control in Agriculture,” reflects the dual purpose of this gathering: to enhance agricultural sustainability through natural methods and to celebrate the Barn owl’s unique role in fostering cross-border cooperation. By providing an eco-friendly solution to pest management, Barn owls reduce pesticide dependency, thereby preserving biodiversity and protecting human health. Furthermore, this conference highlights the symbolic importance of Barn owls as ambassadors of peace, uniting diverse nations in a shared goal of sustainable environmental stewardship.
Participating Countries
It is a great honor for us to host leading experts, academics, researchers, and analysts from around the world. The participating countries include the United States of America, Israel, Germany, Cyprus, Jordan, Morocco, Switzerland, Greece, Ukraine, Palestine, Zimbabwe, and Georgia. Participants from these 12 nations will have the opportunity to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and strengthen international cooperation in the fields of environmental protection and sustainable agriculture. Through the collaboration of diverse nations and cultures, the conference highlights the power of collective action in safeguarding nature and building a sustainable future.
Speakers:
The Conference will feature distinguished speakers including:
- Professor Alexandre Roulin from the University of Lausanne, a world-renowned expert on Barn owl ecology (SWITZERLAND)
- Professor Yossi Leshem from Tel Aviv University who is a pioneer in wildlife ecology and was the beginning of the International Barn Owl project (ISRAEL)
- Professor Matt Johnson, a globally distinguished ecologist specializing in wildlife habitat ecology at Humboldt State University in Arcata, California, whose research involves studying the role of Barn Owls in pest management within California's winegrape vineyards (USA)
- Dr. Yoav Motro, an influential figure in Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture who has pioneered Barn owl conservation initiatives in agricultural pest control (ISRAEL)
- Professor Orr Spiegel who is an expert an animal movement ecology with the advanced ATLAS system approach.
Their contributions underscore the diverse, interdisciplinary approaches represented at the conference, aiming to deepen our understanding of barn owls’ ecological value and strengthen international conservation strategies.
Supporters:
The successful implementation of the conference would not have been possible without our supporters, who played a pivotal role in every aspect of the event's implementation. Their generous contributions to both TYTO and the conference ensured the participation of leading scientists, the hosting of the event in two different cities, the provision of essential services throughout the conference, and, most importantly, the promotion of international collaboration. Their involvement is an integral part of the event’s success, advancing our shared vision for a sustainable and green future.
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