The Local Organizing Committee of the Wildlife Society of Nigeria (WISON) invites researchers and practitioners in the fields of Forestry, Wildlife, Plant Sciences, Ecotourism Management, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, Microbiology, Zoology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Social Sciences, and related disciplines to submit their full research papers for the 7th Annual Conference of WISON, which will be held at the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria, from September 17th to 20th, 2025.

Conference Theme:
Globalization and Wildlife Trade: Trends and Impacts on Conservation

Sub-themes include:

1. The Role of Global Supply Chains in the Illegal and Legal Wildlife Trade
2.  Economic Drivers of Wildlife Trafficking in a Globalized World
3. Impacts of Wildlife Trade on Biodiversity, Wetlands, and Ecosystem Change.
4. Regulatory Frameworks and Enforcement Challenges in Wildlife Conservation Governance
5. Community-Based Conservation and Local Responses to Global Wildlife Trade
6. Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Combating Wildlife Crime
7. Ethical Considerations in the Wildlife Trade: Balancing Conservation and Commerce
8. Community Engagement, Human-Wildlife Conflicts, and Sustainable Utilization of Wildlife Resources
9. Wildlife Diseases and Human Health
10. Sustainable Tourism, Hospitality Industry, and Wildlife Trade: Finding a Balance

Manuscript Submission Guidelines:

• Papers should be a maximum of 12 pages (including figures, plates, and tables)
• The title of the paper should be concise (maximum of 15 words).
• Manuscripts must be formatted according to the provided APA style.
• The abstract should not exceed 350 words.
• The full paper should include sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and at least three tables, figures, or plates.
• Authors may submit up to two papers.
• Manuscripts should be submitted via email by August 31, 2025.
• Include a payment proof of the N15,000 manuscript submission fee (payment details are provided in the document).
• Authors should indicate in the email subject Akure WISON paper 2025

Manuscript Submission Email:

•  editornjwm@outlook.com
• wison.ng97@gmail.com

For more details on registration, accommodation, and conference fees:

Conference Region Registration fees covers conference bags tea break, lunch, tags, jotters and pens

• Members-N30,000,00
• Non-Members-N35,000,00 Undergraduates-N13,00.00
• Postgraduates-N18,00.00
• Online Presentation (optional)-N5,000
• Associate Members-N20,000.00
• Corporate Members-N30,000.00
• Foreign participants – $150 USD

Hotel For Participants

• International Scholar Lodge, FUTA N8,000-12,000
• Senior Staff Club, FUTA-N7,000-10,000
• Department Guest House, FUTA-N5,000-7,000