The ICE2022Helsinki website (http://www.ice2020helsinki.fi) will be closed at the end of January 2023. Main parts of the website contents will be preserved at this current site, by Aasatek Oy, as one of the PCOs serving the congress organization.

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The 26th International Congress of Entomology was held in Helsinki, Finland from 17 July until 22 July 2022.

The Local Organizing Committee warmly thanks all participants and contributors for creating a fantastic, enjoyable, and successful congress!

President of the ICE2022Helsinki Local Organizing Committee, prof. Heikki Hokkanen, opening the event.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

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Congress venue:

For information on the congress venue, please click:

Messukeskus | Welcome

Other links:

Messukeskus | How to find us

Messukeskus | Messukeskus restaurants 

The host city

Helsinki, the sustainable capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city of beautiful islands and great green urban areas. Helsinki marches to a wonderful and unique beat of its own with dynamic food, design, architecture – and sauna! – scenes. Helsinki and its Nordic culture are made by the locals.

For more information about the host city, please explore the Helsinki websites:

https://www.visitfinland.com/helsinki/
https://www.myhelsinki.fi/en

Examples of contents at the myhelsinki-website (click on link to view):

•  link: Five jogging routes from Oodi to the shores of the Baltic Sea

The Helsinki Central Library Oodi, which has just been named the world’s best new public library, is also a great place to start and end your jog. Oodi is just across the park from the Finlandia Hall – most of these routes pass the Finlandia Hall. Afterwards, you can recover with a light snack and refreshments on Oodi’s amazing terrace. Here are five urban jogging routes of varying distances and styles that will take you from the front of the library to the shores of the Baltic Sea! Suggestions for the jogging routes:
• Around Töölönlahti bay, approx. 3 km
• Over the Linnunlaulu bridge to the Tokoinranta shoreline, approx. 5 km
• Through the lively district of Kallio, approx. 10 km
• By the water in Kaivopuisto, Katajanokka and the Market Square, approx. 15 km
• Along the coastline past the Sibelius Monument and President’s Official Residence, approx. 20 km

Further suggestions (see descriptions and other suggestions under myhelsinki):

•  link: Helsinki’s most popular jogging routes
•  link: Birdwatching locations in Helsinki
•  link: Accessible nature experiences in and around Helsin

Entomology in Finland

ENTOMOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGICAL SOCIETIES IN FINLAND

Finland has a long tradition in entomological research extending over 200 years. The Finnish insect fauna is remarkably well-

known due to research pursued by both university researchers as well as a large and active amateur community. The important aspect of the current high knowledge level of Finnish entomology is that it has been achieved by the active participation of both academics and amateurs, both groups being members of the entomological societies. Since decades they provide species occurrence information for mapping species distributions and participate actively in compiling species red-lists.

The first Finnish academic society, which promoted research in entomology was Societas pro Fauna et Flora Fennica, established already in year 1821. The first president was the well-known entomologist Carl Reinhold Sahlberg. The first purely entomologicalsociety, Societas Entomologica Helsingforsiensis, was established in 1919, and the society published the journal Notulae Entomologicae 1921- 1989. Another entomological society was established in 1935, the Finnish Entomological Society (Suomen Hyönteistieteellinen Seura), publishing the journal Annales Entomologici Fennici and the monographic series Acta Entomologica Fennica. Both entomological societies regularly continue with well attended meetings in Helsinki. Their programs include scientific presentations and short notes presented by the members or by invited speakers at each meeting. Additionally every year longer and shorter insect collecting excursions in Finland are arranged. The societies annually provide stipends and grants to cover travel or other research costs particularly for students. The entomological publishing activity was reformed in late 1980ies, and since 1990 both entomological journals were merged to form the current journal Entomologica Fennica.

Lepidoptera are the most popular insect group with amateurs, and the Lepidopterological Society of Finland was established in 1955. The Lepidopterological Society currently has the highest number of members (>1100), publishes the journal Baptria, and annually hosts a weekend meeting for members as well as other entomologists with presentations and workshops on faunistics and taxonomy of all insect groups. Several other entomological clubs have been established in other Finnish cities.

The University of Helsinki has a strong tradition in ecological and evolutionary research on insects, and currently hosts two national Centers of Excellence in this field. One of these centers was initiated and lead by the late professor

Ilkka Hanski, the founder of metapopulation research. His work is now continued and expanded by several of his former students,

such as professors Ovaskainen and Laine, and ERC-grantee Dr. Saastamoinen. Prof. Liselotte Sundström leads the Helsinki branch of the second Centre of Excellence, partnered with the University of Jyväskylä. The University of Helsinki also hosts the Finnish Natural History museum, with extensive collections of specimens, and vibrant research especially in taxonomy and systematics.

The University of Helsinki is, however, by no means the only university with vibrant entomologicalresearch in Finland. There is astrong tradition in evolutionary ecology with professor Johanna Mappes at the University of Jyväskylä as a world leader in the study of aposematism in insects, and professor Arja Kaitala at the University of Oulu – a world leader in sexual selection in butterflies, deer ked, and more recently glow worms. The Universities of Turku and Eastern Finland both host several research groups with focus on both basic and applied aspects of entomological research.

Additionally Finland hosts two major national research institutes (the Natural Resources Institute and the Finnish Environment Institute), both of with have intensive collaboration with the universities, and conduct research in applied entomology (agricultural, forest entomology). These institutes also hold long-term monitoring databases, which are extensively used at the universities both for basic and applied research.

Finnish entomologists collectively support the hosting of the International Congress of Entomology in 2020 in Helsinki, and offer their help for example in arranging pre- and post-congress tours to attractive entomological and nature locations in the country.

ICE Council, outdated, see https://www.icecouncil.org/

Certificates of Distinction 2020

The Council for Congresses of Entomology wishes to award Certificates of Distinction at each International Entomological Congress.  These awards are honorary only, and carry no monetary or material value.  Since the initiation of the Certificates of Distinction at the 1996 Congress in Florence, Italy, awardees have been E. O. Wilson (1996), M. Locke and G. Robinson (2000), J. Bitsch, J. Lawrence, S. S. Liu, S. Masaki, and J. Oliver (2004), A. Raina, L. Simmons and O. Yamashita (2008), J. A. Pickett, H. M. Robertson and J. van Lenteren (2012), M.R. Angharad, R. Cardé and M. Coetzee (2016).

In giving these awards the Council wishes to emphasize the central and continuing importance of entomology in both basic and applied studies, ranging from populations and organisms down to cellular and molecular levels. Entomology is historically, economically and socially salient to human endeavor. It continues to be of critical importance to agriculture, forestry, human and animal health, and environmental wellbeing in most countries in the world.  Insects have also proven to be excellent models for many fundamental studies in biology.  We hope, by awarding these Certificates, to inspire and connect all entomologists throughout the world.

The Certificates of Distinction are recognition by the International Congresses of Entomology and it’s Council of exemplary achievement in entomology.  They are also meant to foster future vigorous and creative study of insects by honoring:

1. Cross-disciplinary studies such as systematics and biodiversity, the experimental study of ecosystems, animal behavior, evolution, or developmental biology;
2. Practical aspects such as sustainable agriculture and food security, environmental quality and pollution, and new resources for medical and other applications;
3. Achievements in developing countries that contribute to preserving unique and valuable ecosystems and environments, and in societies facing crucial environmental decisions that will affect the entire globe.

Selection Criteria  

 Contributions to fundamental knowledgeof central relevance to other disciplines of science, and of relevance to other groups of organisms.

1. Contributions to industry or the community of an economic or social naturefrom applied entomology.
2. Contributions to teaching, training, extension and popularizing entomology.  The development of novel teaching and training approaches or methodologies to increase access to information about insects and their roles.
3. Contributions to the quality of life. Increasing our appreciation ofthe rich and diverse insect biota, leading to the conservation and management of our shrinking natural world.

In Helsinki, the Council is pleased to advise that there will be recognition of outstanding entomologists representative of the depth and breadth of entomological science. The nominations Committee and Council unanimously endorsed the following three candidates:

1. Dr. Mariana Federica Wolfner, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA

Dr. Wolfner is Professor of Molecular Biology and Genetics. Her research focuses on understanding, at the molecular/gene level, the important reproductive processes that occur around the time when a sperm fertilizes an egg using Drosophila melanogaster as the model species. For more info:

https://mbg.cornell.edu/people/mariana-wolfner/

 

Dr Mariana Wolfner

2. Dr. Nina Wedell, University of Exeter, U.K.

Dr. Wedell is Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Director of Research. Her research is about various aspects of sexual selection and sexual conflict, in particular on the role of selfish genetic elements in reproductive biology using insects like Drosophila spp., Ephestia kuehniella and several lepidoptera as model species. For more info:

http://biosciences.exeter.ac.uk/staff/index.php?web_id=nina_wedell

Dr Nina Wedell

3. Dr. Li LiYing, Retired, Guangdong Institute of Applied Biological Resources, Guangzhou, China 

Prof. Li worked in biological control of agricultural pests, particularly in leading the research and application of Trichogramma in China for over 40 years from 1970s onwards. She is the pioneer in developing an artificial rearing system for mass production of Trichogramma. The system has been widely used in China and has played a significant role in enhancing biological control. She has been very involved in numerous international events, including promoting academic collaboration between China and other countries, organization of many international conferences and ICE Council.

Dr Li LiYing

Organizing Committee

ICE2020Helsinki Local Organizing Committee
President: Heikki Hokkanen
Scientific Coordinator: Monique Simmonds
Secretary General: Ingeborg Menzler-Hokkanen

Members:

Reima Leinonen: President, Lepidopterological Society of Finland
Ilpo Mannerkoski: President, Finnish Entomological Society
Gunilla Ståhls-Mäkelä: President, Entomological Society of Helsinki;
Finnish Museum of Natural History
Walter S. Leal: ICE2016 representative
Outi Kokkarinen: DataPrisma; PCO
Heini Etsola: City of Helsinki
Kaiju Pitkänen: Congress Manager, Messukeskus, overall arrangements
Ralf Lopian: IYPH collaborator, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Petri Ahlroth: Finnish Environment Institute, Biodiversity Centre
Jarmo Holopainen: University of Eastern Finland
Suvi Lahti: Helsinki Region Transport, HSL/HRT travel cards
Kristjan Niitepold: Finnish Science Center Heureka
Laura Pulli: Instagram walks, visual effects
Stephen Venn: Ecological city walks, Accompanying Persons’ Program, Music Program
Liisa Vihervuori: Academic Choral Society; Finnish Food Authority
Harri Kolu: Financial officer, auditing; TF Taloushallinto Oy
Teemu Korkiakangas: DevNet Oy, website manager
Andrew Griffiths: Griffiths Design; graphics designs

Volunteers:

Hannele Heino
Saku Juvonen
Anna Ali-Mattila
Laura Pulli
Stephen Venn
Reima Leinonen
Hanne Rajanen
Oksana Skaldina
Dietrich Oehlandt
Reino Seppänen
Jaana Sorjonen
Jiri Vihavainen
Mikael Englund
Monika Matikainen
Niina Kiljunen
Marianna Teräväinen

Registration

Registration is closed.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

List of Section Conveners:

Congress Theme

Insects are in many respects the backbone for Life on our Planet, being the major engineers of ecosystems and dominating organisms of the Animal Kingdom. “To a first approximation, every animal is an insect” (J. Kukalová-Peck). The biomass of insects ranges from over 2000 kg/ha in the tropics to around 1000 kg/ha in the temperate zone, while the biomass of human beings averages at only 7 kg/ha. The Theme for the ICE 2022 is “Entomology for our Planet”, in order to highlight the crucial role of insects in maintaining and shaping our lives, and overall, life on Earth. Specific emphasis includes topics such as:

Entomology for a hungry planet

Insects and mites are main competitors for humans for food, feed and fiber, requiring understanding of their properties for successful management. Progress in entomology is essential to coping with the ever-evolving race with insect pests. Insects and mites are also part of any solution to successful pest management, as more than half of all known insects are natural enemies of herbivorous insects. As the growing human population on our planet is seeking for alternative sources of animal protein to satisfy the world hunger, increasing attention is paid to the possibility to use insects as a major source of proteins for food as well as for feed.

Entomology for a diverse planet

Global biodiversity is the ecological base for sustainability of the world’s ecosystems and the ecosystem services they produce for humans, but also the resource base for and driver of bioeconomy and businesses arising from innovative uses of biomaterials, many of which originate from arthropods. Insects pay a key role in global biodiversity, as over ¾ of all known animal species are insects, and they outnumber known vascular plant species by 1-2 orders of magnitude. Furthermore, it is believed that the vast majority of all insect species have not been described yet (are unknown), and that most species will go extinct before they have been discovered.

Entomology for a healthy planet

There is a dramatic increase in vector-borne disease epidemics over the past decades, and nearly all of the most important vector-borne human diseases have exhibited dramatic changes in incidence and geographic range. These include dengue fever, malaria, Lyme disease, West Nile virus, Rift Valley fever, chikungunya, yellow fever, and most recently, zika. Overall, vector-borne infectious diseases cause a significant fraction of the global infectious disease burden, and nearly half of the world’s population is infected with at least one type of vector-borne pathogen. Vector-borne plant and animal diseases not only pose serious health hazards to humans and reduce the quality of life, but also reduce agricultural productivity and disrupt ecosystems throughout the world. At the same time, the world is facing an extreme shortage of entomologists and vector control experts, as many countries do not have any entomology programs at the undergraduate university level, and some countries have only a handful of expert entomologists.

Entomology for a changing planet

Global ecological challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and invasive species all have a strong entomological component, and are usually interlinked. Thus climate change profoundly affects species distributions and abundances, exacerbates biodiversity losses, and facilitates invasions of harmful species into new geographical areas. Such drivers further disrupt critical ecosystem services such as biological control, pollination, and decomposition, in all of which insects play the determining role. Even a country like Finland records well over 100 new insect species per year, among them a recent, established invader Anoplophora glabripennis (the Asian long-horned beetle), found in 2015. In turn, we appear to be losing specialist arctic species at an accelerating pace, including some bumble bee species such as Bombus arcticus.

Entomology with latitude

Helsinki will be the northernmost ever location for the ICE Congress (at 60°10′N, equivalent to Seward, Alaska, or Nanortalink, Greenland). Thanks to the warm Gulf-stream, however, Finland enjoys (usually) warm and nice summers, and the world’s northernmost agriculture (self-sufficiency in all key agricultural products). Also insect life is adapted to the white nights (i.e., practically no night in the summer), which the delegates to the ICE 2022 congress are welcome to experience and to explore. One specific topic area for the proposed ICE2022 in Helsinki will be arctic entomology, or ‘entomology at the northern edge’.

Programme-at-a-glance

Please find the overview of the ICE2022Helsinki programme HERE.

The daily program includes about 14 parallel symposia. The detailed program including the day and time of the symposia is under preparation and will be announced by the end of May.  Please monitor the NEWS at our front page.

SOCIAL EVENTS AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS

Accompanying Persons’ Programme

Programme for Accompanying Persons has been completed: please CLICK HERE to view!

View the detailed program for our HUB-Day, open to all registered Accompanying Persons: click HERE

Gala Dinner

Post-congress cruise

Mayor’s Reception

Welcome reception

Nature adventure tours in Finland

While in Finland, do not miss the opportunity to experience natural wonders in the largest remaining, unspoiled and unique wilderness areas in Europe.

We have collated some of the many opportunities for special trips, which you can enjoy before the congress, during the congress, and after the congress. Please click HERE and start planning!

Ecological City Walks

Main organizer and guide: Dr. Stephen Venn and his team, Urban Ecology Research Group, University of Helsinki.

Playing Golf

Special offer for ICE2022 participants and their family members at Hirsala Golf!

HIRSALA GOLF   see https://hirsalagolf.fi/in-english/

Hirsala Golf is located about 30 km from the Helsinki city center. The beautiful forest course is carved to fit the naturally beautiful landscape and is proudly taken care of in an environmentally friendly way. Hirsala is the only golf course in Finland to receive the Finnish Golf Union’s Environment Award multiple times, in 2010, 2019 and in 2021. As the first golf course in Finland, Hirsala Golf received the international GEO certification of sustainable golf course maintenance in 2010 and has featured on Mother Nature Network’s list of five greenest golf courses in the world.

We have negotiated a special offer to ICE2022Helsinki attendees to play golf at Hirsala Golf:

• Green fee (18-hole round) 59 € (normally 78 €)
• One full week right to play unlimited golf: 149 €

These offers apply to registered ICE2022 participants and their family members

If you are interested in playing golf, you can book your tee times directly at Hirsala golf course, or if you prefer assistance, please contact:

Mikael Englund
rmenglund@gmail.com

+358 40 7514952

who is prepared to assist you in golf-related practical issues.

 

Hirsala Golf is collaborating with Finnish entomologists to support rare and declining insects including pollinators, by providing suitable habitats at the edges of the golf areas. See photo below!

Student activities

Commemorable Poster

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Publications

ESC Bull Sept 2020

Myrmecia May 2020