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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2023 SCB Graduate Student Research Award Winners

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The Society is awarding ten graduate students with $1,000 fellowships this month to carry out field research on their topic area in conservation.

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SCB Members Approve Revisions to the Society’s Bylaws

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SCB is grateful to its members for participating in the vote to approve the recommended bylaws changes to enable a new era for SCB as a global collaborative network.

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Member Spotlight: Domingas Matlombe

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We held a Q&A with Domingas Matlombe to get to know more about her and her work studying vulture behavior at Gorongoa National Park and engaging the Mozambican community in conservation.

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Empowering Change: SCB’s Africa Region Advances Toward Regional Incorporation

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SCB's Africa Region took a critical first step to achieving regional incorporation when the Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Rwanda signed a memorandum of understanding with the Africa Region during ICCB 2023. In signing the MOU, the SCB Africa Region is firmly on the path to incorporation in Rwanda.

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2023 SCB Service Award Winners

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SCB bestowed high honors on four conservationists from around the world for their contributions to the science and practice of biodiversity conservation. The Society presented the awards at the 2023 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) in Kigali, Rwanda.

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