Just prior to the SCBO 2016 Brisbane conference, we released a Draft Diversity Statement and invited members to provide feedback on how SCB Oceania can uphold its commitment to diversity.
During the conference we asked attendees to tweet using the #SCBODiversity hashtag and discussed the draft statement during a group session.
Finally, we asked for feedback in the post-conference survey, so in total we received some fantastic input.
Many thanks everyone for coming to SCBO 2016! It was great because you were here, and generated the friendly, engaging and informative discussions typical of our society.
Please take a few minutes to complete our feedback survey so that we can make Wellington 2018 even better. And enjoy the photo gallery below as a reminder of what we think was a great week!
We seek your input into how SCB Oceania can uphold its commitment to diversity:
Click through to find out how to have your input into drafting our SCB Oceania Diversity Statement.
Our 2016 AGM will be held during the Society for Conservation Biology 4th Oceania Congress, July 7th, 6.00-7.00pm in the Plaza Auditorium (Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on Grey Street). Drinks and nibbles will be provided, so please come along if you are in Brisbane! The agenda for the meeting will be as follows: Minutes … Continue reading 2016 Annual General Meeting Agenda
Congratulations to our two newly elected SCB Oceania board members – Danielle Shanahan and Tim Doherty!
Thanks to everyone who put their names forward for election, and to everyone who voted. We’re looking forward to meeting many of you at SCBO 2016. Please make a note to come along to our AGM, where we’ll be brainstorming new ways to engage with all our members on SCBO activities and initiatives in the next year.
Read more about Danielle and Tim below…
Northern Australia has some of the world’s most extensive intact savannah woodlands and pristine river systems. This is an area encompassing the tropical regions of Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia. It is also an area of significant cultural values for indigenous communities, many relying on its ecosystem services. Australian governments of all persuasions have … Continue reading Public Forum: Northern Australia – the new development frontier?
We have (a record?) 11 members nominated to join the board, and two “member at large” positions available. The nominees are…
You can read more about the candidates on the voting page. To vote, go to www.conbio.org, log in to your member area, and click the link to vote in the first blue box on your member homepage. You must be an Oceania Section member to vote.
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. 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 … Continue reading Nominations for the SCB Oceania Board of Directors are now open!
SCBO are pleased to announce the call for our annual student awards, and for our regional distinguished service award. The closing date for nominations for all awards is April 30th. Student Awards As usual, we have two student awards up for grabs – one for the best Oceania student presentation at SCBO Brisbane 2016, and one … Continue reading Society for Conservation Biology Oceania awards 2016
Once each year, the SCBO board try to get together face-to-face to discuss Section business. Last Thursday and Friday, most of us met up in Brisbane. Our discussions were primarily focussed on reviewing and updating our workplans – outlining and planning what we will do (Capacity, Conferences, Science and Education and Policy and Management) over the next year in … Continue reading SCBO Board meeting & public forum in Brisbane
