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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Working Group Roundup: Social Science

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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 Social Science Working Group.

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By Leah Robertson, posted on October 24, 2016

I didn’t learn science at the International Marine Conservation Congress (IMCC)

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Leah Robertson writes about how IMCC4 set an example for how scientific conferences should host and consider diversity, equity and inclusion.

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By Paul Beier, posted on October 18, 2016

Call for Nominations for SCB Officers

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Make a difference in conservation and give back to your conservation community by nominating yourself or someone else to serve on the SCB Board of Governors. Nominations due by 11 November 2016.

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Help Support ICCB 2017

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SCB is looking for sponsors, exhibitors, and employers to support ICCB 2017!

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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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