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FloraMac is an international symposium that convenes researchers specializing in various disciplines—such as taxonomy, vegetation ecology, biogeography, phylogeography, paleoecology or biodiversity conservation—focused on the terrestrial and marine flora and vegetation of the Macaronesian region (Azores, Madeira, Selvagens, Canary Islands, and Cabo Verde).
The inaugural FloraMac conference took place in 2010 in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, organized by the University of the Azores. Subsequent editions have been hosted across the Macaronesian archipelagos:
  • 2012: Funchal, Madeira, organized by the University of Madeira.
  • 2015: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, hosted by the Jardín Botánico Canario “Viera y Clavijo”.
  • 2018: Funchal, Madeira, organized by the University of Madeira.
  • 2022: San Sebastián de La Gomera, Canary Islands, organized by the University of La Laguna and IPNA CSIC.
The 6th FloraMac International Symposium – FloraMac 2025 will take place in Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, Azores, between the 22nd and 26th of September 2025.
By fostering this gathering, the symposium seeks to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, promote collaborative research, advance the understanding of Macaronesian flora and vegetation, and discuss the latest research findings and conservation efforts in the region.
In this site you will find all the useful information you will need regarding abstract submission, registration, schedule, venue, organizing and scientific committees. 

WE WARMLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AND SHARE YOUR RESEARCH! 
Key Dates
11 MAR | Registrations Open
30 APR | Deadline for Abstract Submission (NEW DATE)
30 JUN | Deadline for Early Bird Fees and Presenters must register
​12 SEP | Registrations Close
22-23 SEP | Conference
​24 SEP | Excursion
25-26 SEP | Conference

OPENING LECTURE

The ghost of cryptic extinction in estimating anthropogenic biodiversity losses on islands. The case of the Macaronesian vascular plants
José María Fernández-Palacios
 Departamento de Botánica, Ecología y Fisiología Vegetal, Universidad de La Laguna

 KEYNOTE ​ LECTURES

Looking into the past: Why study Macaronesian plant fossils?

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Carlos Góis-Marques
Madeira Botanical Group; University of Madeira; Portugal
The Macaronesian Rand Flora revisited: Deep Learning modeling approaches in Phylogeography and Species Delimitation​
Isabel Sanmartin
Real Jardin Botanico, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), Spain
The Macaronesian flora in peril: The growing threat of Global Change

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Jairo Patiño​
Island Ecology and Evolution Research Group (GEEI); Instituto de Productos Naturales y Agrobiología (IPNA-CSIC); Spain
Phytoplankton in rapidly changing ocean

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Joana Barcelos e Ramos
Institute for Research and Technology of Agronomy and Environment (IITAA), University of Azores; Portugal
​Perspectives on the functional island biogeography of the flora of the Canary Islands

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Severin Irl
Institute of Physical Geography at the Goethe-University Frankfurt, Germany

DARWIN CORE & DATA PAPERS COURSE

Paulo A. V. Borges
Azorean Biodiversity Group (GBA-CE3C); University of the Azores, Portugal
Biodiversity data publishing is critical for several reasons, ranging from scientific research and conservation to policy-making and education. Darwin Core, a standardized framework for sharing biodiversity information, plays a crucial role in facilitating the effective use of biodiversity data. We this approach we are responding to:
WALLACEAN SHORTFALL  – The Wallacean shortfall is named after Alfred Russel Wallace, and refers to lack of knowledge about the geographical distribution of species.
PRESTONIAN SHORTFALL –  The Prestonian shortfall can be defined as lack of knowledge about the abundance of species and their population dynamics in space and time.
Importance of Biodiversity Data Publishing includes:
Data Accessibility: Publishing biodiversity data makes it accessible to researchers worldwide, fostering collaboration and enabling large-scale studies.
Long-term Studies: Historical data is vital for understanding trends and changes in biodiversity over time.
Species Distribution and abundance: Data on species distribution and abundance helps in understanding ecological patterns and predicting future changes in ecosystems.
Importance of Darwin Core includes:
Standardization.
Interoperability: Darwin Core provides a common language for biodiversity data, making it easier for different databases and systems to share and integrate information.
Consistency: Ensures that data collected from various sources are consistent, facilitating accurate analysis and comparisons.

ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT