The 21st Congress of European Society for Photobiology, which took place from 24 to 28 August 2025 in Bari, Italy, provided news on plant UV and light research. Two sessions were particularly interesting: “Plant UV Photobiology” led by Gareth Jenkins and “UV radiation and climate effects through the lens of the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel” chaired by Janet Bornman. UV4Plants Association supported Young Members with bursaries for attendance.