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.

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Member Spotlight: Diana Methner

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We held a Q&A with 2024 SCB Graduate Student Research Award winner Diana Methner to learn more about her thesis project, “Are mitigation translocations achieving positive outcomes for lizard conservation in New Zealand and how can we improve them?” Diana is a current PhD student in the School of Biological Sciences at Victoria University of Wellington, and a member of the SCB Oceania Region.

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SCB Welcomes the Class of 2025 Smith Fellows!

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The Society for Conservation Biology and the Cedar Tree Foundation announce the recipients of the 2025 David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship.

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SCB Seeks Board Member Nominations

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Make a lasting impact on SCB, give back to the conservation community, and help advance the mission and goals of our conservation community when you nominate yourself or someone else to serve on the SCB Global Network Board! The SCB Nominations and Governance Committee is accepting nominations for President-elect through February 12th, 2025.

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Showcase Your Talent: Conservation Letters Cover Contest!

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We’re searching for high-quality, visually compelling designs that embody the mission of Conservation Letters to use as a single iconic cover image.

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Call for Nominations for SCB Global Distinguished Service Awards

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The Society for Conservation Biology is excited to announce its call for nominations for the 2025 Service Awards!

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