Conference Themes

By decoding the DNA of species and ecosystems, genomics uncovers hidden vulnerabilities, tracks how species adapt to environmental stress, and guides precise, adaptive conservation strategies. Conservation genetics builds on this information to address critical issues such as inbreeding, loss of genetic diversity, and the buildup of harmful mutations—factors that can lead to population decline or extinction.

Genomic tools offer insights that are invisible to the naked eye, helping researchers understand the biology, health, and survival needs of species with remarkable accuracy. For the Mountainous regions, which are home to some of the world’s most diverse yet fragile ecosystems, genomics presents an opportunity to bridge traditional ecological knowledge with modern molecular science. It equips communities and conservationists with the ability to monitor endangered species, prevent genetic bottlenecks, and design conservation actions that are both timely and effective.

At MoChWo 2025, we call upon youth, scientists, students, educators, and change-makers to come together to explore how genomics can empower local communities, reshape conservation policies, and protect the species that sustain our ecosystems and cultures. This year’s conference is a platform where bold ideas meet urgent action—where young voices lead the way in reimagining conservation for a climate-challenged world. To protect life, we must first understand it at its most fundamental level—and that begins with the genome. Genomics gives us the language to read nature’s story. Let us listen, learn, and act together.