AI4Nature@AVSS 2026
We invite submissions of original research papers addressing the application of computer vision, AI, and signal‑based systems to environmental monitoring, biodiversity analysis, and ecosystem restoration.
Topics of Interest
Papers should align with one or more of the following workshop themes:
1. Computer Vision for Biodiversity Analysis
- AI-driven species identification, counting, and tracking from camera traps, baited remote underwater video systems (Bruvs), drones, and underwater vehicles.
- Individual animal re-identification using biometrics (e.g., fur patterns, scars, fin shapes) for population studies.
- Automated analysis of animal behavior and social interactions in the wild.
2. Multi-Modal Environmental Monitoring
- Sensor fusion for ecological surveillance, combining video, audio (bioacoustics), thermal, LiDAR, and eDNA data.
- Anomaly detection (and early-warning systems) for environmental threats such as poaching, illegal logging, pollution events (e.g., oil spills, microplastics), invasive species, and wildfire ignition.
- Multimodal foundation models for understanding complex ecosystem dynamics, linking visual data with climatic and chemical parameters.
3. Autonomous Systems for Ecology
- UAV/drone-based monitoring of remote or inaccessible habitats (forests, coastlines, marine protected areas).
- Autonomous surface and underwater vehicles for marine biodiversity assessment and seafloor habitat mapping.
- Edge AI for real-time, in-situ analysis on robotic platforms, enabling adaptive mission planning.
4. AI for Ecosystem Health and Restoration
- Habitat change detection using high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery.
- Assessment of restoration interventions through automated vegetation and geomorphological analysis.
- Digital twins of ecosystems for predictive modeling and scenario analysis to support evidence-based conservation interventions and policy.
Submission Portal
Submissions are managed via the Microsoft CMT platform. Please ensure your paper follows the IEEE conference guidelines.
Submission Guidelines
- Full papers: up to 6 pages (including references). See registration rules for extra pages
- Format: Submissions must adhere to the standard IEEE double-column conference style. Authors may download the official Word and LaTeX Templates.
- Submission will be handled via Microsoft-CMT Online Portal
- All accepted papers will be presented in the oral or poster sessions
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Paper submission deadline | June 5, 2026 |
| Notification of acceptance | June 15, 2026 |
| Camera-ready deadline | July 1, 2026 |
| Workshop date | August 31, 2026 |
Publication
Accepted papers will be included in the AVSS 2026 proceedings and published by IEEE Xplore. Each accepted paper must be covered by at least one full registration (regular or member, no student)
Registration
Registration of attendees and accepted papers must adhere to the AVSS2026 rules and shall be done at the AVSS2026 main registration page
Venue & Hybrid Participation
The workshop will take place in Lecce, Italy, with full hybrid support (remote presentation and attendance). More details on registration will be available from the AVSS 2026 website.
Questions?
Contact the workshop organizers at cosimo.distante@cnr.it.
Acknowledgment
The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.