Climate changes and the unrestricted growth of population result in increasing frequency and intensity of extreme hydrological and climatic events in karst regions, posing significant threats to both people and the environment. The 32nd International Karstological School will focus on monitoring these extreme events and understanding their underlying mechanisms, while exploring strategies for early warning, […]
The UIS hosts an International Congress of Speleology every four years, which is the world’s most significant gathering of cave and karst scientists, managers, educators, and explorers. For preliminary information see volume 63-1 of the UIS Bulletin at http://uis-speleo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/uisb631.pdf
Join us and celebrate the International Day of Caves and Karst - IDCK! This September 13th, we are thrilled to announce that the speleological community will celebrate the International Day of Caves and Karst for the first time. This unique event, approved by the UIS General Assembly during the 19th International Congress of Speleology in […]
The 18th European Cave Rescue Meeting is going to take place in Wojcieszow (Voy-che-shoov), Poland, September 25-28th 2025. Pre ECRA Meeting: 24-25 September 2025. This meeting is organized by the GOPR and GRJ on behalf of the European Cave Rescue Association (ECRA). During the Pre-Meeting you can enjoy caving, cave diving and visits to tourist […]
Cave and karst resource management spans a wide array of scientific and recreational disciplines. Across North America, responsible stewardship of these fragile ecosystems necessitates a broad-spectrum approach to both problems and solutions. Since 1975, the National Cave & Karst Management Symposium has been the preeminent forum for promoting, advancing and sharing concepts in the effective […]
Abstracts and registration Participants wishing to present (oral or poster) are asked to submit a one page abstract by November 20, 2025. The abstract (free format) should include the usual suspects: title, authors, affiliations, and main text. Participation without presentation is possible, but registration is required. Information required for registration: 1. Name, surname, affiliation 2. […]
We are pleased to announce and invite you to the annual caving conference, Speleomíting 2026, which will be held on March 21. 2026 in the Slovak Museum of Nature Protection and Speleology, (https://www.smopaj.sk/en) Školská 121/4, Liptovský Mikuláš, Slovakia. Speleomíting is a small-scale event where cavers meet and share recent advancements in cave exploration, documentation, cave […]
This is the fifth international meeting discussing the speleology of the middle-east region and its surroundings.
Four-day immersive, peer-to-peer, scenario-driven program and Cave Rescue Medical Workshop for Caver healthcare professionals - 4 Days underground, discussing, testing and practicing Cave rescue medicine. With questions contact us at workshop@caverescue.hu
You are cordially invited to participate at 33rd International Karstological School »Classical Karst«: Carbon Pathways in Karst, which will take place from the 15th to 19st June 2026 in Postojna, Slovenia. The 33rd IKS will cover a wide range of topics related to carbon transfer between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and lithosphere. Themes will explore the distribution and storage of carbon in […]
Eurokarst is the European bi-annual conference on The hydrogeology of Karst and Carbonate Reservoirs. It offers an international forum for professional exchanges and scientific debate between practitioners and academic researchers. The conference also hosts the meeting of the Karst Commission of the International Association of Hydrogeology.
The First Celebration of the International Day of Caves and Karst (IDCK), proclaimed by UNESCO will be in Postojna, Slovenia: 10–13 September 2026 Following the proclamation of the International Day of Caves and Karst (IDCK) by UNESCO, the first official celebration is planned to take place in Postojna, Slovenia, in September 2026. The central date […]
