SCB News Blog

The SCB News Blog is the best source for member-oriented news from the Society for Conservation Biology. Here you'll find an account of what's new at SCB, coverage of SCB members in the news, and conservation-related commentary and reportage.

Come often and be informed of the goings-on in this global community of conservation professionals dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth's biological diversity.

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Smith Fellows 2022 Call for Proposals Announced

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The Society for Conservation Biology is accepting applications for the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program. The deadline to submit applications for the two-year postdoctoral fellowships is 24 September 2021.

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Are You Part of the Biodiversity Solution?

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An article on International Biodiversity Day from Carolina Kerichu.

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6 Lesser Known Endangered Species

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We're celebrating Endangered Species Day with six lesser known species.

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Meet SCB’s Next President, Tony Lynam

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Tony Lynam will become SCB's Board of Governor President on July 1, 2021. We held a quick Q&A with him so our members could get to know him better.

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SCB Pivots to Become a Truly Global Network

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In 2020, SCB invested in an in-depth nine-month process to examine how our organizational governance, operations and structures might be improved to best serve the global membership and mission.

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