Society for Conservation Biology

The World Could Reach 30% Protection by 2030, and Still Fail to Conserve Biodiversity without Effective and Well‐located Protected Areas Click on the article title to read more.

📢 Viewpoint in #ConservationLetters by J. Geldmann: Stop talking about 30x30 and ask the question that matters for #biodiversity: Are protected areas located where they matter most with real outcomes for nature & people? @society4conbio.bsky.social conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

SCB Marine Webinar Series: Join us for “Marine #Conservation in the Global South: Challenges & Opportunities” with Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood and Daniel Arauz-Naranjo, moderated by Cedrick Fogwan.
27 March 2026, 14:00 GMT
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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The SCB Africa Region is excited to announce the Call for Proposals for Symposia, Workshops, Training Courses, and Round Table Discussions for the 2026 Africa Congress for Conservation Biology, scheduled for August 31- September 4 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Get your submissions in by March 31st!
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Learn more: conbio.org/mini-sites/a...

The SCB Africa Region is excited to announce the Call for Proposals for Symposia, Workshops, Training Courses, and Round Table Discussions for the 2026 Africa Congress for Conservation Biology, scheduled for August 31- September 4 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Get your submissions in by March 31st!
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Country diary: Wildcats are here and they’re on the march | Amanda Thomson Badenoch and Strathspey, Cairngorms: Conservation efforts to help them are working – numbers are still small, but I’ve seen signs in the late winter snow

Scottish wildcats are on the move in the Cairngorms. After years of captive breeding, release and monitoring, 46 wildcats have been released, survival rates are high, and kittens have already been born in the wild.
#conservationoptimism #wildcats

Join us for a new webinar series co-hosted by the SCBNA Policy Committee and PAN Works and focused on One Health! 🌏

Our first session will cover the basics of a one health approach to conservation and how we might incorporate ethics more explicitly into conservation.

Register: tinyurl.com/dvtzns7k

Across South America, canopy bridges evolve as a lifeline for tree-dwelling wildlife Throughout the Amazon Rainforest, forest fragmentation represents an escalating and existential threat to the preservation of fauna. Driven by intensive economic development, the expansion of agribusi...

“Internationally, suspension bridges have proven their effectiveness in various habitats, providing connectivity between them, increasing gene flow for endangered species, and reducing mortality in areas near power lines and highways.”
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news.mongabay.com/2026/03/acro...

The Call for Proposals deadline for #IMCC8 is fast approaching! Make sure to get your proposals in by March 6th.
#marineconservation #networking #Scotland
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Hello #fisheries and #marineconservation and #marinepolicy friends! Call for proposals closes March 6th. Email your science buddies and get a collab together. Come join us in Edinburgh to talk oceans and drink whiskies. #IMCC8

Join us at the first TNR Feedback Session- Thematic Area #1: How to assess nature!

Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Time: 2 - 3:00 PM CST

Describe frameworks/approaches to assess status/trends of US lands, waters, biodiversity, and wildlife, and their benefits

Register: tinyurl.com/2tfxc7vy

Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders? With most Scots supportive of reintroducing the wild cat, charities are focusing on those whose jobs could be affected

Eurasian lynx could be on track to return to Scotland’s forests, but only if rewilding groups can win “broad acceptance." Consultation, coexistence plans, and fair livestock compensation look like the make-or-break pieces.
#rewilding #lynx

No trees, no food, shot for fun … yet Serbia’s imperial eagles are making an improbable return Less than a decade ago, the Balkan country had just one breeding pair of the eastern imperial species of raptor left. Now things are changing, thanks to the dogged work of conservationists

No trees, no food, shot for fun … yet Serbia’s imperial #eagles are making an improbable return
Less than a decade ago, the Balkan country had just one breeding pair of the eastern imperial species of raptor left. But now things are changing.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

New editorial:
If you’ve wondered what it means for a journal to be “society-owned” “partnered” or “affiliated” this piece lays out a clear typology of journal relationships + the decision framework SCB uses to align publishing choices with mission, excellence, DEIJ + sustainability.

Society for Conservation Biology journal relationships and considerations Click on the article title to read more.

Read it here: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Make a lasting impact on SCB, give back to the conservation community + help advance the mission and goals of our conservation community by serving on the SCB Global Network Board!
Open positions: Treasurer and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion + Justice Officer. conbio.informz.net/informzdatas...

Botswana shows how smarter cattle herding can save lions, reopen ancient wildlife pathways The lions that roamed the plains of northern Botswana were dying. One by one, the big cats were succumbing to poisoned bait planted by exasperated villagers. The lions had been chipping away at their ...

Restoring traditional herding practices in northern #Botswana has led to a huge decrease in cattle predation + retaliatory lion poisonings.
More #lion cubs are now surviving, with the lion population in northern Botswana up 50% over the past 4 years.
#conservationoptimism

Join us on Friday, February 27th, 2-3 PM CST, to enhance your abstract writing skills! ✍️

#NACCR2026 call for abstracts is now OPEN! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the field and boost your chances of acceptance at conferences and symposiums.

Register: tinyurl.com/3cz822rp

Coral bleaching: How warming seas are transforming the world’s reefs In ordinary circumstances coral reefs are among the most productive ecosystems on Earth, built slowly by animals that appear to be plants. Each coral polyp houses microscopic algae that convert sunlig...

While #conservation, #restoration, and experimental interventions may help protect resilient reefs or buy time locally, scientists emphasize that limiting #globalwarming is critical to preserving #coralreefs as diverse, functioning #ecosystems.
news.mongabay.com/2026/02/cora...

#ECCB2026 deadline extended!
The deadline for parallel (regular) sessions is now March 1, 2026.

📍 July 6th-10th, Leiden, NL
👉 Submit here: eccb26leiden.eu/parallel-ses...

Share this opportunity with colleagues and collaborators who might be interested in participating!
#conservation #networking

#ECCB2026 deadline extended!
The deadline for parallel (regular) sessions is now March 1, 2026.

📍 July 6th-10th, Leiden, NL
👉 Submit here: eccb26leiden.eu/parallel-ses...

Share this opportunity with colleagues and collaborators who might be interested in participating!
#conservation #networking

📢 ECCB 2026 deadline extended!
The deadline for parallel (regular) sessions is now March 1, 2026.

📍 July 6th-10th, Leiden, NL
👉 Submit here: eccb26leiden.eu/parallel-ses...

Share this opportunity with colleagues and collaborators who might be interested in participating!
Questions? Message us!

Society for Conservation Biology journal relationships and considerations Click on the article title to read more.

Read it here: conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Art & Conservation at #IMCC8:
IMCC8 is accepting proposals for art-led #conservation engagement activities, including visual art, performance-based work, documentary films, and more!
Learn more: conbio.org/mini-sites/i...
#Edinburgh #networking #conservationart #marine
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New editorial:
If you’ve wondered what it means for a journal to be “society-owned” “partnered” or “affiliated” this piece lays out a clear typology of journal relationships + the decision framework SCB uses to align publishing choices with mission, excellence, DEIJ + sustainability.

Call for Proposals for #IMCC8 now open!
Have an idea for a symposium, workshop, training course, that can move marine #conservation forward? Now’s the time to shape the program with bold science, practical solutions + inclusive perspectives.
Due by March 6th. Learn more: conbio.org/mini-sites/i...

Call for Proposals for #IMCC8 now open!
Have an idea for a symposium, workshop, training course, that can move marine #conservation forward? Now’s the time to shape the program with bold science, practical solutions + inclusive perspectives.
Due by March 6th. Learn more: conbio.org/mini-sites/i...

Bolivia Indigenous communities, local gov’ts help protect nearly 1 million hectares Bolivia has added nearly a million hectares to its protected areas over the last several months, an effort by local governments to link Indigenous territories with nearby national parks and strengthen...

#Bolivia has added nearly a million hectares to its protected areas over the last several months, an effort by local governments to link Indigenous territories with nearby national parks and strengthen #ecological connectivity.

Learn more about the Revive Working Group here: www.reviveconservation.org

The SCB Revive WG is excited to share a retreat opportunity with you: ASU’s Resilience in Conservation Retreat in Sedona (Feb 28–Mar 3): a small, immersive experience for conservation pros with mindfulness, movement, coaching + peer connection. Register by Feb 7!