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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Bring Your Ideas to Puebla: ICCB 2027 Calls for Proposals and Abstracts Now Open

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Bring your research, ideas, and conservation experience to Puebla, Mexico. Submit a session proposal by 3 December 2026 or a contributed presentation abstract by 11 February 2027.

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2026 Graduate Student Research Awards

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SCB is excited to offer 10 Graduate Student Research Awards to support students whose research advances the science and practice of conserving Earth’s biodiversity. Deadline to apply: 15 October, 2026.

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Smith Fellows 2027: Call for Proposals Announced

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The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is pleased to solicit applications for the 2027 David  H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program.

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Meet the 2026 Class of Smith Fellows

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The David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship is proud to announce the seven members of our 2026 cohort — our largest incoming class to date.

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Call for Nominations: SCB 2026 Group Service Awards

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SCB is thrilled to announce the call for nominations for its 2026 Group Service Awards program, which honors individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to biodiversity conservation.

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