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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2021 SCB Distinguished Service Award Winners

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The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) bestowed high honors on five conservationists from around the world for their contributions to the science and practice of biodiversity conservation.

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Member Spotlight: Owino Otieno Raymond

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An SCB Member Spotlight on 2021 Graduate Student Research Award Winner Owino Raymond.

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A Pandemic awakening a paradigm shift in Biodiversity conservation

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Blog post by biodiversity conservationist Caroline Kerichu on creating awareness of the urgency in addressing biodiversity loss issues globally.

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SCB Member Spotlight: Jordanna Bergman

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An SCB Member Spotlight on 2021 Graduate Student Research Award Winner Jordanna Bergman.

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ICCB 2021: EID Panel and Roundtable Discussions

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The 2021 ICCB EID Committee has organized three panel/roundtable discussion sessions that seek to begin a dialogue on important topics such as how diversity, equity, and inclusion are represented in the decision-making processes integral to the advancement of conservation biology.

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