SCB Membership

Advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth's biological diversity requires a globalized approach that maximizes collaboration among professionals and organizations from all fields, not just biology.

With more than 4,000 members worldwide, seven regional Sections, close to 40 local Chapters, and seven topical Working Groups, SCB members enjoy unparalleled opportunities to further their professional or organizational goals, connect with leaders in the conservation community, and engage in impactful efforts and activities. 

SCB offers Individual and Organizational memberships. Learn about each type below and find a complete list membership benefits on the Individual Member and Organizational Member pages of the SCB website.

Individual members may join SCB immediately by clicking here or the "Click to join online" button at the top of this page.

Per the Society's Organizational Member and Corporate Friends of SCB Policy, prospective Organizational Members must complete an application prior to joining the Society. Please see below for more on Individual and Organizational membership in SCB. 

Individual Memberships

Individual membership is ideal for professionals, students, and retired persons working to advance the science and practice of conserving Earth's biodiversity, including conservation and social scientists, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, educators, and students. Individuals select from the following membership types:

  • Professional: Ideal for conservation professionals in the natural and and social sciences, including scientists, researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and educators. 
  • Student: From undergraduates to masters students and PhD candidates, student memberships are for individuals enrolled in an institution of higher education. 
  • Retired: For individuals who are retired from full time work as a conservation professional.
  • Lifetime: Life members pay a one time fee to belong to SCB for their entire career, including retirement.

Visit the Individual Membership page to learn more about membership benefits and dues for individuals and to join SCB as an individual. 

Organizational or Commercial Memberships

New in 2018, SCB offers organizations the opportunity to join the Society. Organizational members are non-profit businesses, such as non-governmental environmental organizations, universities and colleges, zoos and aquariums, and government agencies that include conservation or science as part of their mission statement or work.

Per SCB's Organizational Member and Corporate Friends of SCB Policy, prospective organizational members of SCB must complete an application to receive approval before they can join.

Commercial Members are for-profit businesses or enterprises, such as environmental consultants, publishers, banks, certification organizations, congress organizers, and manufacturers of scientific equipment, that strive to ensure no net loss of biodiversity, reduce or offsets environmental degradation, supports sustainable development, and/or sustains human rights.

Visit the Organizational Membership page to learn more about member benefits and dues for organizations and to complete an application for approval to sign up your organization for a membership in SCB.