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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By Teresa Erickson and Tim Ward, posted on December 4, 2015

Four Mistakes Scientists Make When They Communicate

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Communication is not about output, it

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Member Spotlight: Johan Van Der Ploeg

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Johan Van Der Ploeg is an SCB member and works for WorldFish in the Solomon Islands. Johan previously worked for the Mabuwaya Foundation, an NGO specializing in the conservation of the critically endangered Philippine crocodile.

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Conservation Scientists Come Together to Haiku

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Two scientists launched the 'Conservation Haiku' project in an effort to explore the use of poetry and photography as a tool to communicate conservation topics.

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Towards Greater Diversity in Conservation

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Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant will play a key role in helping SCB's Diversity Committee achieve the Society's goals of a more diverse and inclusive conservation community.

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Introducing the Assisi Award for Faith-based Conservation

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SCB's Religion and Conservation Biology Working Group (RCBWG) has launched the Assisi Award for conservation efforts that are motivated by religious faith.

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