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/  

Abstract deadline for #SCBO2018 EXTENDED to 26th January


The abstract deadline for SCBO 2018 in Wellington has been extended by 2 weeks to 26th January.  We have a great list of symposia lined up for this conference, in addition to some exciting field trips showcasing New Zealand’s incredible biodiversity. Our plenary speakers, Professor Jacinta Ruru from the University of Otago, Professor Hugh Possingham from the Nature Conservancy, and … Continue reading Abstract deadline for #SCBO2018 EXTENDED to 26th January

SCBO 2018 Call for Symposia, Workshops, and Short Courses


Join us in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand in 2018 wellington2018.scboceania.org The 5th meeting of  the Society for Conservation – Oceania section will take place from 2-6 July 2018 in at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum in Wellington, New Zealand. Calls for symposia, short courses, and workshops are now open. The conference website is now live and … Continue reading SCBO 2018 Call for Symposia, Workshops, and Short Courses

SCBO Annual General Meeting – come along and contribute to your society!


The SCBO AGM will be held at the Cartagena ICCB conference this year. Drinks and food will be provided (which is a great reason to come along), but most importantly you will have a chance to contribute to the running of your Society! Date: 25 July 2017 Time: 6:30pm Location: Secretaria General The draft agenda is: Opening and … Continue reading SCBO Annual General Meeting – come along and contribute to your society!

Board members announced!


SCB Oceania is thrilled to confirm Emily Elston and Shannon Riviera have been elected to the board following the recent voting process! They have now both accepted their posts. Watch this space for a bit more about your newest board member Shannon.    

Smith Fellows 2018 Call for Proposals Announced


The Society for Conservation Biology is pleased to solicit applications for the David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellowship Program. These two year postdoctoral fellowships provide support for outstanding early-career scientists who want to better link conservation science and theory with policy and management, improving and expanding their research skills while directing their efforts towards conservation … Continue reading Smith Fellows 2018 Call for Proposals Announced

VOTE for new members of the SCBO Board of Governors


Voting for two new SCB Oceania Board members is now open! We have an impressive field of seven candidates for you to choose from. Their biographies are below. To vote, go to conbio.org and log in to your member area. There, you should see the invitation to vote (as above). The voting period will run from Monday 8th … Continue reading VOTE for new members of the SCBO Board of Governors

Nominations for new SCBO board members now open


We invite you to submit nominations for the next Board of Directors (BOD) elections for the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania Section. We have 2 members at large positions that will be opening. Successful candidates will serve 3 year terms.

If you know of someone who would be a good candidate for one of these positions (self-nominations are welcome) please submit a nomination form by e-mail to elections@scboceania.org before 28th April 2017.