Under the theme “Education for Change: The Role of Botanic Gardens in Addressing Global Challenges,” the Congress will bring together global leaders and experts to explore the outcomes and future directions of education in botanic gardens. With the accelerating dual crisis of climate change and biodiversity loss, it is more critical than ever to collaborate and explore how education for sustainable development, led by botanic gardens, can address these pressing global issues.

BGCI’s International Congresses on Education in Botanic Gardens are held every 3-4 years. The congresses bring together practitioners, teachers, curators, researchers and academics to discuss new advances in education relevant to botanic gardens. These congresses are represented by botanic gardens from across the globe and are always an inspiring and informative event that provides opportunities to share ideas, meet old and new friends and discuss future priorities for education in botanic gardens.