The Society for Conservation Biology’s Oceania Section is pleased to announce that the winner of our 2022 Regional Distinguished Service Award is the Mauberema Ecotourism, Nature Conservation, Education, Research and Training Centre (MENCERTC) from Papua New Guinea! The Mauberema Centre is an Indigenous-led organisation located in the highlands region of Simbu Province, Papua New Guinea. … Continue reading 2022 Regional Distinguished Service Award Winner announced!
Science Week Science on Tap Event, Brisbane
To celebrate National Science Week the Society for Conservation Biology UQ chapter is hosting a Science on Tap event at one of Brisbane’s staple bars, The Bearded Lady! Our topic of the evening is ‘human-nature connectedness’; the reasons behind why and how some people feel more connected to nature, the benefits this connection can provide … Continue reading Science Week Science on Tap Event, Brisbane
SCCS-Aus 2019 Save the Date
The 3rd Student Conference on Conservation Science – Australia is happening at The University of Queensland – UQ in Brisbane July 3-10, 2019! SCCS-Australia will bring together 100 post-graduate students from the Asia-Pacific region to develop their skills and forge lasting professional relationships. Combining a 3-day conference, 2 days of field trips and sightseeing around Brisbane, and 3 days … Continue reading SCCS-Aus 2019 Save the Date
SCBO 2018 Annual General Meeting
The 2018 SCBO AGM will be held at the Wellington SCBO conference this year. Please come along and contribute to the running of your Society! Date: Thursday 5th July 2018 Time: 12:30-1:30pm (during lunch break) Location: Oceania Room, Te Papa The draft agenda is: Minutes and Actions from the 2017 AGM (Cartagena) New board members Financial statement Voting … Continue reading SCBO 2018 Annual General Meeting
2018 SCBO Student Awards
SCBO are pleased to announce the call for our annual student awards. The closing date for nominations for all awards is 30th April 2018. We have two student awards up for grabs – one for the best Oceania student presentation at SCBO 2018 Wellington, and one for the best student publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Prizes … Continue reading 2018 SCBO Student Awards
Nominations for new SCBO board members now open
Dear SCB Oceania members, We invite you to submit nominations for the next Board of Directors (BOD) elections for the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania Section. We have 4 members at large positions and 1 President-elect position that will be opening. Successful candidates will serve 3 year terms. If you know of someone who would be … Continue reading Nominations for new SCBO board members now open
#SCBO2018 abstract acceptances early bird registration reminder
Kia Ora! 1) If you submitted an abstract for #SCBO2018 , you should have now received an email notifying you of whether it has been accepted. Please contact wellington2018@scboceania.org if you haven’t received this email 2) All presenters need to REGISTER by the Early bird deadline of 13th April 2018 to confirm their place: http://wellington2018.scboceania.org/register/
Where in the world are our SCBO members?
The SCBO Board recently conducted an audit of our membership at SCB Oceania. Check out the data below:
SCB Greater Melbourne Chapter’s first event
The newly formed SCB Greater Melbourne Chapter will hold their first event at the upcoming Victorian Biodiversity Conference, held at La Trobe University on 6th & 7th February 2018. Location: Western Lecture Theatres, La Trobe University, Bundoora Free parking will be available Time: 5:30pm-7pm Find out more about the SCB Greater Melbourne Chapter at their website
Chapter Spotlight: Hawai‘i
Long-recognized for its outstanding community of conservationists, Hawai‘i initiated the first statewide chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology in January of this year. The Hawai‘i Chapter is one of the newest groups to join the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania! Hawai‘i is unique in that we are the first chapter within the Society to … Continue reading Chapter Spotlight: Hawai‘i