- The MUNA Hosts the Celebration of the XXVI Biennial of the Royal Spanish Society of Natural History
- The congress, taking place from 31 August to 3 September, is organised by the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Royal Spanish Society of Natural History
- José Carlos Acha emphasizes that this event “places the islands at the centre of research, dissemination, and scientific exchange, contributing to the promotion of knowledge and the protection of our natural heritage”
The MUNA Hosts the Celebration of the XXVI Biennial of the Royal Spanish Society of Natural History
The congress, taking place from 31 August to 3 September, is organised by the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Royal Spanish Society of Natural History
José Carlos Acha emphasizes that this event “places the islands at the centre of research, dissemination, and scientific exchange, contributing to the promotion of knowledge and the protection of our natural heritage”
The Museum of Nature and Archaeology of Tenerife (MUNA) is hosting the XXVI Biennial of the Royal Spanish Society of Natural History from 31 August to 3 September. This event brings together national specialists in the field of natural sciences.
The biennial, organised by the Tenerife Natural Sciences Museum, the University of La Laguna (ULL), and the Royal Spanish Society of Natural History, holds special significance as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first biennial held in the Canary Islands, which took place in the city of La Laguna.
Additionally, it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the publication of ‘Physical Description of the Canary Islands’ by Leopold von Buch, considered one of the pioneering naturalists in the study of the archipelago, and the 175th anniversary of the completion of ‘Natural History of the Canary Islands’ by Philip Barker Webb and Sabin Berthelot, a fundamental reference in the research of island biodiversity.
Under the theme ‘Canaries: an Example of a Natural Laboratory’, this edition will highlight the unique features of an insular, volcanic, and oceanic territory. The geological and biological diversity of the archipelago, with its unique landscapes, communities, and species, has made the Canaries the subject of numerous scientific studies regarding its origin and evolution, as well as a constant source of inspiration for natural history.
In the words of José Carlos Acha, the councillor for Culture, Museum, and Sports of the Tenerife Cabildo, “it is a source of pride that the MUNA is hosting this biennial, which positions the Canaries as a true outdoor laboratory that helps us better understand how nature works”. He adds, “This congress not only reminds us of the enormous value of our natural heritage, but also brings that knowledge closer to society and invites us to look at our surroundings with a different perspective.”
Over the four days of the congress, the MUNA will serve as a venue for lectures, round tables, and presentations addressing key issues in geology, biology, and nature conservation.
Through this event, Tenerife and the Canary Islands reinforce their role as a privileged space for the study of nature and as a meeting point between the scientific community and the public.
