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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The Challenge of Conservation in Changing Tropical Southeast Asia

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The October issue of Conservation Biology features a special Section titled "The Challenge of Conservation in Changing Tropical Southeast Asia."

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Working Group Roundup: Freshwater

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SCB Working Groups are groups that focus on a topical area relevant to the mission and goals of SCB. This month's update comes from SCB's Freshwater Working Group.

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More than 220 Scientists Say Dakota Access Pipeline Threatens Biodiversity and Clean Water

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More than 220 scientists urge revised environmental and cultural assessments of the pipeline. (Note: this stance is not endorsed by SCB)

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Section Update: Latin America and the Caribbean (LACA)

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SCB is a global organization comprised of seven sections: Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Marine, North America, and Oceania. Each month we'll spotlight one section of SCB and provide updates from all Sections when applicable. This month we look at the work of the LACA Section of SCB.

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