SCB News Blog

The SCB News Blog is the best source for member-oriented news from the Society for Conservation Biology. Here you'll find an account of what's new at SCB, coverage of SCB members in the news, and conservation-related commentary and reportage.

Come often and be informed of the goings-on in this global community of conservation professionals dedicated to advancing the science and practice of conserving Earth's biological diversity.

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By Nate Spillman, posted on October 22, 2014

Lion Guardians a Finalist for CNN Hero Award

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Leela Hazzah, a winner of the Africa Section's Young Women in Conservation Biology Award, is a finalist for a 2014 CNN Hero Award for her work on lion conservation in Kenya and Tanzania.

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By Frith Jarrad, posted on October 7, 2014

Conservation Biology Enacts Double-Blind Peer Review

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For the first time in its 28-year history, Conservation Biology, the flagship journal of the Society for Conservation Biology and the leading journal in its field, has moved to a double-blind peer review.

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By Nate Spillman, posted on October 1, 2014

Training Scholarships Help Students Build Capacity for Conservation in the Developing World

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Building capacity for conservation in the developing world: A generous grant helped SCB send 18 students from developing countries to Section meetings in July and August for training.

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