Microclimate Ecology & Biogeography (MEB) conference

Hi Sue, we will announce this by next week, for abstracts submitted before the first deadline. And in the next weeks for abstracts submitted afterwards. Thank you for your patience 😊

Photo portrait of Pia Loeffke

Pia Loeffke is a PhD from Nico's lab who transitioned from soil engineering to ecological research. Her work explores how tree species richness and associations with different mycorrhizal types shape the functioning & stability of soil microbial processes under changing environmental conditions.

Her research demonstrates that high plant diversity buffers microclimatic conditions. However, the mechanisms by which this buffering shapes soil functions across spatial and temporal scales remain poorly understood. Uncovering these mechanisms is a central focus of her research.

Photo portrait of Simone Cesarz

Then, two young researchers from Nico's lab will also present their work. Simone Cesarz
@stpdms.bsky.social is an experimental soil ecologist working within a biodiversity–ecosystem functioning framework.

As speaker of the Jena Experiment and head of the MyDiv Experiment, Nico Eisenhauer studies how plant diversity influences ecosystem functions via the modulation on the above- and belowground microclimate in grasslands and forests.

Photo portrait of Nico Eisenhauer

First, the lab led by Nico Eisenhauer
@eisenhauerlab.bsky.social, a soil ecologist broadly interested in the causes and consequences of biodiversity change in terrestrial systems. His work integrates observational studies, experiments, and data syntheses

Here is our *keynote lab reveal* for the Microclimate Ecology & Biogeography conference!
meb-network.com/meb-2026/

MEB 2026 - Meb-Network

Last chance to submit an abstract! - We now have a VERY LAST extended deadline for our international Microclimate conference: March 16th meb-network.com/meb-2026/

Invitation flyer to the Microclimate Ecology and Biogeography (MEB) conference, in Montpellier, France, June 1-5 2026

Impressive view of the Cirque de Navacelles, South of France

Walking in the canopy of Puechabon, an experimental site in the South of France

Check out the latest updates on our website about the excursion (June 1st, first day of the conference)! 🥾🏊
Register now to discover Puechabon, a highly instrumented Mediterranean forest... And the famous Cirque de Navacelle, one of the largest European canyon!
The restaurant is included 🍽️

MEB 2026 - Meb-Network

We just extended the talk/poster abstract submission deadline for the next international microclimate conference! You can now register until March 1st at meb-network.com/meb-2026/
Thank you for your great contributions so far! 🌅

MEB 2026 - Meb-Network

Registration for the Microclimate Ecology & Biogeography conference is now open!

📅 Dates: June 1-5, 2026
📍 Location: Montpellier, France
🌐 Website: meb-network.com/meb-2026/

Please share the news - all microclimate enthusiasts are welcome!

Deadline very soon! Share your workshop ideas for the next international microclimate conference ⏬

Do you have ideas for microclimate-related workshops, to conclude the next MEB conference? Tell us about it before September 15th ⤵️

🚨 Save the date 🚨

The next #microclimate conference will happen in beautiful Montpellier & look at the logo ⬇️ 🌊💧🏞 Folks working on aquatic environments (riparian forests, freshwater ecology, marine ecology), please join us to feature your microclimate research 😃

The #MEB2026 conference is opening a call for workshops, taking place on the 5th of June 2026, in the afternoon. If you are willing to lead a workshop - on any topic relevant to the MEB network - please fill out this form:
forms.gle/4kS6KJ4YNw75...
Deadline: 15th September 2025 ⏱️

We are very happy to announce that the next Microclimate Ecology & Biogeography (MEB) conference will happen in Montpellier (FRANCE), 1 - 5 June 2026 ☀️
meb-network.com/meb-2026/
Microclimate scientists: save the date in your agenda!!