Over 900 delegates attended the conference of the Ecological Society of Australia and the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania in Wollongong, NSW, Australia from 28 November to 2 December 2022. Attached is a statement agreed to by the delegates, which includes three resolutions to Australian governments and communities focussed on action and investment to address fundamental drivers … Continue reading SCBO 2022 Conference Statement
2022 Regional Distinguished Service Award Winner announced!
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!
Hawaii’s native species need protection: A case for expanding the State Endangered Species List
Members of the policy committee of the Hawai’i Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology (HISCB) have submitted a policy statement on behalf of HISCB and the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania section regarding the listing of at-risk Hawaiian terrestrial flora and fauna species under the State Endangered Species Statute, HRS 195D, to prevent further … Continue reading Hawaii’s native species need protection: A case for expanding the State Endangered Species List
2021 Nominations now open for the SCBO Board of Directors
Nominations are now open for the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania Section Board of Directors. We have the President-Elect position and 4 member 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 … Continue reading 2021 Nominations now open for the SCBO Board of Directors
Notice of Special General Members Meeting
Members of the Society for Conservation Biology (Oceania) (SCBO) are invited to a Special General Members Meeting. Date: 4 March 2021, 12pm Australian Eastern Standard TimeLocation: Zoom https://vuw.zoom.us/j/4621564244 This meeting is a follow-up meeting to confirm a vote for the amended SCBO Constitution that was addressed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), but required specific wording … Continue reading Notice of Special General Members Meeting
Vote now in the SCB Oceania Board Election
It’s time to vote in the SCB Oceania Section Board election! Five excellent candidates have been nominated to stand in the election for a Member-at-Large position. The deadline to vote is Tuesday, 2 June (24:00 UK/GMT). It’s easy to cast your ballot: Go to the SCB website and log in to your member home page (click “Member Login” … Continue reading Vote now in the SCB Oceania Board Election
A special message from the Earth Optimism Alliance
As previously noted, we have had to postpone our Earth Optimism Australia event at Taronga Zoo, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrating Global #EarthOptimism this Earth Day and beyond In the last year, the #EarthOptimism movement has gained momentum. Through sharing and learning from conservation wins, it has given us the inspiration and information we need … Continue reading A special message from the Earth Optimism Alliance
Nominations now open for the SCBO Board of Directors
Nominations are now open for the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania Section Board of Directors. We have 1 member at large position 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 8th May 2020. … Continue reading Nominations now open for the SCBO Board of Directors
SCBO Student Paper Award for 2020 Now Open
SCBO are pleased to announce the call for our annual student paper award. The closing date for nominations is 1st May 2020. Prizes include free registration to the Oceania Congress for Conservation Biology in 2021 or SCB membership! Due to the cancellation of SCB conferences this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we will not … Continue reading SCBO Student Paper Award for 2020 Now Open
Pacific Conservation Biology seeking a Social Media Editor
Pacific Conservation Biology is seeking a Social Media Editor to join the editorial board. The journal provides a forum for discussion about regional conservation problems; debate about priorities and mechanisms for conservation oriented biological research; and dissemination of the results of relevant research. Pacific Conservation Biology is published by CSIRO Publishing. The role of the Social … Continue reading Pacific Conservation Biology seeking a Social Media Editor