International Engagement Bootcamp
January 27, 2026 | Virtual | Policy
Join us for this EBRC member-exclusive event!
Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
11:30am – 5:30pm Eastern | 8:30am – 2:30pm Pacific
Virtual — Zoom details will be provided to registrants
This EBRC virtual workshop is a focused “bootcamp” designed to inform and prepare EBRC members interested in participating in international governance processes, such as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and related international groups. The workshop will provide an overview of how international bodies operate, why their decisions matter for engineering biology, and how scientific input is incorporated through peer review, online forums, expert technical groups, and formal intergovernmental negotiations.
Drawing on the experience of scientists, policymakers, and practitioners who have participated in these processes over many years, the sessions will cover substantive issue areas (ecology and conservation, biosecurity, and the bioeconomy), as well as practical guidance on how to contribute constructively in written reviews, online discussions, expert meetings, and consensus-based negotiations.
The goal is to equip interested members of EBRC with the context, skills, and confidence needed to participate meaningfully in these activities, including the upcoming CBD activities (which will take place in 2026).
[Full Agenda Coming Soon]