4 th International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change 2025 Hybrid Conference
(In person + Virtual)
Theme: “Sustainable Peace with Nature: A Global Commitment towards Net Zero”
September 25 - 26, 2025
Misamis University Gymnasium
H.T. Feliciano St., Ozamiz City 7200 Misamis Occidental, Philippines
Organized By:
Endorsed by CHED Region 10
IConBaCC 2025
The Misamis University-Philippines, in collaboration with Kasetsart University-Thailand, VIT Bhopal University-India, and INTI International University-Malaysia invites you to participate in the 4th International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change 2025 Hybrid Conference (In person + Virtual) in Misamis University, H.T. Feliciano St, Ozamiz City, 7200 Misamis Occidental, Philippines on September 25-26, 2025, with the theme, “Sustainable Peace with Nature: A Global Commitment towards Net Zero”.
Objective
IConBaCC aims to create a biennial international platform for experts, researchers, practitioners, academicians, government officials, professionals, students, civic organizations, and other stakeholders to share their research, best practices, innovations, extension works, policies, contributions, views, experiences, adaptation, and resiliency in today’s global challenges with biodiversity and climate change.
Prospective presenters are encouraged to submit abstracts of original and unpublished papers (research, reviews, best practices, innovations, and recent trends) that offer new knowledge or theoretical and conceptual contributions in any of, but not limited to, the following sub-themes and sub-topics:
SPEAKERS
4th International Conference on Biodiversity and Climate Change 2025 - IConBaCC2025
Theme: "Sustainable Peace with Nature: A Global Commitment towards Net Zero"
Keynote Speaker
HERNANDO P. BACOSA, PhD
Professor
Department of Environmental Science School of Interdisciplinary Studies
MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology Iligan City
Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Tohoku Univeristy, Japan
Pleanary Speakers
MING KAI TAN, PhD
Curator of Insecta
Associate Scientific Manager
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
National University of Singapore, Singapore
KORNSORN SRIKULNATH, PhD
Associate Professor
Genetics Laboratory of Animal Cytogenetics & Comparative Genomics (ACCG)
Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand
DR. CHARLOTTE KENDRA GOTANGCO GONZALES
Fenner School of Environment & Society
Australian National University Canberra, Australia
MR. TOM VAN DER MEULEN
Managing Director
Control Union Philippines, Inc.
Taguig City, Metro Manila
DAVID CALABRO, PhD
Retired Senior Scientific Associate
ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company
New Jersey, USA
Registration Fees
Registration Fees for Virtual
| Category (International) | Standard ( US $ ) | Early Bird |
| Presenter | 25 | 20 |
| Participant | 20 | 15 |
| Category (Philippines) | |||||
| Professional | Fee | Early Bird | Student | Fee | Early Bird |
| Presenter | PhP 1,500 | PhP 1,300 | Presenter | PhP 1,000 | PhP 800 |
| Participant | PhP 1,000 | PhP 800 | Participant | PhP 500 | PhP 300 |
Registration Fees for Inperson
| Category (International) | Standard ( US $ ) | Early Bird |
| Presenter | 90 | 80 |
| Participant | 80 | 70 |
| With Day Tour (Mt. Malindang Crossborder Tourism) | Additional (33 US $) |
| Category (Philippines) | |||||
| Professional | Fee | Early Bird | Student | Fee | Early Bird |
| Presenter | PhP 5,000 | PhP 4,500 | Presenter | PhP 4,500 | PhP 4,000 |
| Participant | PhP 4,500 | PhP 4,000 | Participant | PhP 4,000 | PhP 3,500 |
| With Day Tour (Mt. Malindang Crossborder Tourism) |
Additional PhP 1,899.00 |
| Details of Payment | |
| Bank | Direct Deposit: Payment shall be deposited to: Metrobank (Ozamiz-Rizal Branch, Philippines) Account No: 1183118227590 Account Name: Misamis University |
| Swift Code | MBTCPHMM |
Inperson
The registration fee includes the conference kit and three (3) meals (2 lunches and 1 dinner) and four (4) snacks from September 25-26, 2025.
Accommodation is not included.
List of hotels/pension houses is available at our website iconbacc2025.mu.edu.ph
Virtual
The registration fee includes the E-copy of a book of abstracts and E-certificates. Registration fees may be settled thru Bank transfer.
Note: (₱500) pesos will be charged for every additional paper. Accepted papers and posters for presentation without payment before the deadline will not be considered for the conference.
Presentation Guidelines
Virtual/Inperson Paper Presentation Mechanics
The presenter is given 15 minutes for the presentation, which is usually interactive, followed by a Q & A for 5 minutes. Although the presentation will be delivered in Powerpoint Presentation with a maximum of 25 slides, reading from slides is highly discouraged.
Poster Presentation Mechanics
A poster (page form) should present valuable information and contain text, drawing and pictures. Poster dimension is 69 cm x 131 cm (width 2.25 ft x 4.3 ft. length)
Criteria for accepting abstracts
Criteria for Best Papers
The final paper is necessary for a submission for the selection of Best Conference Papers using the following criteria:
✦ Academic Significance (25%)
✦ Contribution to the Community (25%)
✦ Technical Novelty (20%)
✦ Quality of Information (25%)
✦ Language Usage (5%)
Criteria for best Paper Presenter
✦ Originality and Creativity 20%
✦ Organization (Logical presentation of ideas) 20%
✦ Presentation (Oral presentation and delivery) 20%
✦ Knowledge of Material (Familiarity with subject matter) 20%
✦ Neatness (Neatness of charts, pictures, and graphs) 10%
✦ Overall Presentation 10%
Criteria for Best Poster Presenter
Criteria for best poster presenter:
✦Depth of Content 40%
✦ Content knowledge and organization 25%
✦ Poster Design and Overall Visual Appeal 20%
✦ Verbal Interaction 15%
Downloadables
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Publication
Important Dates and Instructions
| Registration | Available Now (online) | FOR ONLINE: Register at iconbacc2025.mu.edu.ph |
| Deadline for Abstract Submission |
September 10, 2025 | FOR ONLINE SUBMISSION: Fill-in the Conference Proposal Form available at iconbacc2025.mu.edu.ph and send online. |
| Deadline for Full Paper Submission |
September 15, 2025 | Email at iconbacc2025@mu.edu.ph |
| Notification of Acceptance | Within the week following abstract submission | Via email |
| Last day of Online/Email/ Fax Registration | September 15, 2025 | FOR ONLINE: Register at iconbacc2025.mu.edu.ph |
| Deadline for Registration | September 15, 2025 | Please email a copy of the deposit slip to iconbacc2025@mu.edu.ph |
| Deadline for Early Bird Payment Registration | August 1, 2025 | Please email a copy of the deposit slip to iconbacc2025@mu.edu.ph |
Conference Contact Information
Queries are to be submitted to the following contacts:
| Name | Ms. Russel P. Galindo |
| iconbacc2025@mu.edu.ph | |
| Conference Website | iconbacc2025.mu.edu.ph |
| Mobile | +639641326856/ +639534773681 |
| Telephone | (088) 521-0367 Local 1023 |