Society for Conservation Biology - Europe
@scbeurope.bsky.social
Society for Conservation Biology - Europe Region
Part of @society4conbio.bsky.social
#biodiversity #climatechange #nature
Conferences, webinars, policy and scientific journals!
Website: https://conbio.org/groups/sections/europe
Part of @society4conbio.bsky.social
#biodiversity #climatechange #nature
Conferences, webinars, policy and scientific journals!
Website: https://conbio.org/groups/sections/europe
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We are excited to be joining the conservation community on Bluesky. Regular news on European conservation research and policy will follow, stay tuned!
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The deadline for the call for symposia, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, and training courses has been extended until November 15th!
Call for abstracts will open Dec 1st.
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu to learn more.
@eccb26leiden.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
#conservation #networking
Call for abstracts will open Dec 1st.
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu to learn more.
@eccb26leiden.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
#conservation #networking
November 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The deadline for the call for symposia, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, and training courses has been extended until November 15th!
Call for abstracts will open Dec 1st.
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu to learn more.
@eccb26leiden.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
#conservation #networking
Call for abstracts will open Dec 1st.
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu to learn more.
@eccb26leiden.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social
#conservation #networking
📣📣📣Members of SCB Europe: this is your chance to influence who makes decisions in the our board! Vote for your favorite candidates by November 25th.
You can find the link to the voting system in your email ✉️
You can find the link to the voting system in your email ✉️
November 6, 2025 at 7:49 AM
📣📣📣Members of SCB Europe: this is your chance to influence who makes decisions in the our board! Vote for your favorite candidates by November 25th.
You can find the link to the voting system in your email ✉️
You can find the link to the voting system in your email ✉️
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The deadline for the call for symposia, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, and training courses has been extended by 2 weeks! Apply before November 15th. The call for abstracts (parallel sessions) will open on December 1st, and closes January 31st, 2026. Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu.
October 30, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The deadline for the call for symposia, roundtables, panel discussions, workshops, and training courses has been extended by 2 weeks! Apply before November 15th. The call for abstracts (parallel sessions) will open on December 1st, and closes January 31st, 2026. Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu.
The deadline for submitting symposium, workshop etc. proposals has been extended until November 15th, submit your proposal and join the meeting next summer!
Welcome to the 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology in Leiden (NL)! Here we will explore how biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check eccb26Leiden.eu for more info. We are looking forward to your contributions!
October 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The deadline for submitting symposium, workshop etc. proposals has been extended until November 15th, submit your proposal and join the meeting next summer!
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Welcome to the 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology in Leiden (NL)! Here we will explore how biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check eccb26Leiden.eu for more info. We are looking forward to your contributions!
September 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Welcome to the 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology in Leiden (NL)! Here we will explore how biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check eccb26Leiden.eu for more info. We are looking forward to your contributions!
Still a few days left to nominate yourself for the society board, deadline is on October 31st!
🌿 SCB Europe Region seeks nominations for its Board (8 seats, 3-year term starting January 2026). We're especially looking for people to lead membership and education committees.
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
October 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Still a few days left to nominate yourself for the society board, deadline is on October 31st!
📣 Deadline for nominations has been extended until October 31st! 📣
🌿 SCB Europe Region seeks nominations for its Board (8 seats, 3-year term starting January 2026). We're especially looking for people to lead membership and education committees.
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
📣 Deadline for nominations has been extended until October 31st! 📣
There is still time before the call for symposia etc. closes!
Submit your proposal before October 31st, 2025.
The call for abstracts (parallel sessions) will open on December 1st, 2025 and close on January 31st, 2026. Join the conversation!
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu
Submit your proposal before October 31st, 2025.
The call for abstracts (parallel sessions) will open on December 1st, 2025 and close on January 31st, 2026. Join the conversation!
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu
October 16, 2025 at 7:09 AM
There is still time before the call for symposia etc. closes!
Submit your proposal before October 31st, 2025.
The call for abstracts (parallel sessions) will open on December 1st, 2025 and close on January 31st, 2026. Join the conversation!
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu
Submit your proposal before October 31st, 2025.
The call for abstracts (parallel sessions) will open on December 1st, 2025 and close on January 31st, 2026. Join the conversation!
Visit: eccb26Leiden.eu
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Soon we'll share some exciting news about the program we’re developing! For now, you can still submit your ideas for contributions to the 8th European Congress of Conservation Biology in Leiden, one of Europe’s ten BiodiverCities!
Call is open until 31/10 — don’t miss out!
Visit eccb26Leiden.eu
Call is open until 31/10 — don’t miss out!
Visit eccb26Leiden.eu
October 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Soon we'll share some exciting news about the program we’re developing! For now, you can still submit your ideas for contributions to the 8th European Congress of Conservation Biology in Leiden, one of Europe’s ten BiodiverCities!
Call is open until 31/10 — don’t miss out!
Visit eccb26Leiden.eu
Call is open until 31/10 — don’t miss out!
Visit eccb26Leiden.eu
Follow the ECCB2026 Bluesky account to stay updated!
Welcome to the 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology in Leiden (NL)! Here we will explore how biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check eccb26Leiden.eu for more info. We are looking forward to your contributions!
October 15, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Follow the ECCB2026 Bluesky account to stay updated!
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@scbeurope.bsky.social is hosting a free webinar series with interesting & diverse sessions including talks on DEIJ, rights for organisms, habitat restoration, or conservation narratives.
📆October & November 2025
🚩Zoom (online)
📝Registration: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Full program: conbio.org/groups/secti...
📆October & November 2025
🚩Zoom (online)
📝Registration: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Full program: conbio.org/groups/secti...
October 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
@scbeurope.bsky.social is hosting a free webinar series with interesting & diverse sessions including talks on DEIJ, rights for organisms, habitat restoration, or conservation narratives.
📆October & November 2025
🚩Zoom (online)
📝Registration: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Full program: conbio.org/groups/secti...
📆October & November 2025
🚩Zoom (online)
📝Registration: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Full program: conbio.org/groups/secti...
New on global conservation science:
A new analysis shows the Edge Influence index, often used to measure habitat fragmentation, mostly reflects habitat amount and not fragmentation itself. Simpler metrics can better guide conservation decisions.
Martin et al. in Cons. Let. doi.org/10.1111/conl...
A new analysis shows the Edge Influence index, often used to measure habitat fragmentation, mostly reflects habitat amount and not fragmentation itself. Simpler metrics can better guide conservation decisions.
Martin et al. in Cons. Let. doi.org/10.1111/conl...
October 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM
New on global conservation science:
A new analysis shows the Edge Influence index, often used to measure habitat fragmentation, mostly reflects habitat amount and not fragmentation itself. Simpler metrics can better guide conservation decisions.
Martin et al. in Cons. Let. doi.org/10.1111/conl...
A new analysis shows the Edge Influence index, often used to measure habitat fragmentation, mostly reflects habitat amount and not fragmentation itself. Simpler metrics can better guide conservation decisions.
Martin et al. in Cons. Let. doi.org/10.1111/conl...
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Join the SCB Europe Fall Webinar 2025!
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
October 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Join the SCB Europe Fall Webinar 2025!
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Here's your chance to join the SCB Europe board and impact conservation science and practice.
This is a great opportunity also for the early career conservationists so don't hesitate to nominate yourself!
This is a great opportunity also for the early career conservationists so don't hesitate to nominate yourself!
Conservation Community!
There's still 5 days to apply for a seat (3-year term) to join the @scbeurope.bsky.social Board!
Join us, support, and shape the work of SCB Europe for the next years!
To apply, send an email to europe@conbio.org with all of the following information ⬇️
There's still 5 days to apply for a seat (3-year term) to join the @scbeurope.bsky.social Board!
Join us, support, and shape the work of SCB Europe for the next years!
To apply, send an email to europe@conbio.org with all of the following information ⬇️
October 13, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Here's your chance to join the SCB Europe board and impact conservation science and practice.
This is a great opportunity also for the early career conservationists so don't hesitate to nominate yourself!
This is a great opportunity also for the early career conservationists so don't hesitate to nominate yourself!
Join the SCB Europe Fall Webinar 2025!
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
October 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Join the SCB Europe Fall Webinar 2025!
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
Thought-provoking sessions coming up this October & November:
20/22/29 Oct: DEIJ in conservation
23 Oct: Rethinking conservation narratives
7 Nov: Rights for organisms!
12 Nov: Habitat restoration & ecopsychology
Register here: bit.ly/4nYatdM
New on global conservation science:
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
New on global conservation science:
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Most bird species overlap with Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs), yet gaps remain, especially for northern and temperate species. Expanding KBA coverage could better safeguard global avian diversity.
Lansley et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
New on European conservation science:
Conservation value in Swedish forests often relies on aboveground habitat features, missing soil fungal diversity. Including soil-related features helps to protect hidden biodiversity.
Kyaschenko et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Conservation value in Swedish forests often relies on aboveground habitat features, missing soil fungal diversity. Including soil-related features helps to protect hidden biodiversity.
Kyaschenko et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
October 2, 2025 at 7:43 AM
New on European conservation science:
Conservation value in Swedish forests often relies on aboveground habitat features, missing soil fungal diversity. Including soil-related features helps to protect hidden biodiversity.
Kyaschenko et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Conservation value in Swedish forests often relies on aboveground habitat features, missing soil fungal diversity. Including soil-related features helps to protect hidden biodiversity.
Kyaschenko et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
The SCB Europe Fall Webinar is back this year! In October and November, we will have six interesting sessions covering many perspectives of conservation. Stay tuned for the full programme and registration information!
Picture by Laura Bosco
Picture by Laura Bosco
September 30, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The SCB Europe Fall Webinar is back this year! In October and November, we will have six interesting sessions covering many perspectives of conservation. Stay tuned for the full programme and registration information!
Picture by Laura Bosco
Picture by Laura Bosco
New on global conservation science:
20 years since launch, Important Plant Areas (IPAs) remain a key tool for plant conservation but face gaps, e.g. in funding. Strengthening IPA programs could boost global biodiversity protection.
Kor et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
20 years since launch, Important Plant Areas (IPAs) remain a key tool for plant conservation but face gaps, e.g. in funding. Strengthening IPA programs could boost global biodiversity protection.
Kor et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
September 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
New on global conservation science:
20 years since launch, Important Plant Areas (IPAs) remain a key tool for plant conservation but face gaps, e.g. in funding. Strengthening IPA programs could boost global biodiversity protection.
Kor et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
20 years since launch, Important Plant Areas (IPAs) remain a key tool for plant conservation but face gaps, e.g. in funding. Strengthening IPA programs could boost global biodiversity protection.
Kor et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
New on European conservation science:
🦋 study: Survival of nearly all Southern White Admiral life stages are driven by solar radiation. Sunlit forest patches boost reproduction, which is vital for conserving open-forest butterflies.
Hinneberg et al. in Cons. Sci. Prac. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
🦋 study: Survival of nearly all Southern White Admiral life stages are driven by solar radiation. Sunlit forest patches boost reproduction, which is vital for conserving open-forest butterflies.
Hinneberg et al. in Cons. Sci. Prac. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
September 25, 2025 at 7:09 AM
New on European conservation science:
🦋 study: Survival of nearly all Southern White Admiral life stages are driven by solar radiation. Sunlit forest patches boost reproduction, which is vital for conserving open-forest butterflies.
Hinneberg et al. in Cons. Sci. Prac. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
🦋 study: Survival of nearly all Southern White Admiral life stages are driven by solar radiation. Sunlit forest patches boost reproduction, which is vital for conserving open-forest butterflies.
Hinneberg et al. in Cons. Sci. Prac. doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
New on European conservation science:
Survey shows that Mediterranean stakeholders agree on priorities: regulating ecosystem services, taxonomic diversity & nature’s value. Building on this consensus can boost conservation action.
Hernández-Agüero et al. in Cons. Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
Survey shows that Mediterranean stakeholders agree on priorities: regulating ecosystem services, taxonomic diversity & nature’s value. Building on this consensus can boost conservation action.
Hernández-Agüero et al. in Cons. Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
September 23, 2025 at 7:14 AM
New on European conservation science:
Survey shows that Mediterranean stakeholders agree on priorities: regulating ecosystem services, taxonomic diversity & nature’s value. Building on this consensus can boost conservation action.
Hernández-Agüero et al. in Cons. Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
Survey shows that Mediterranean stakeholders agree on priorities: regulating ecosystem services, taxonomic diversity & nature’s value. Building on this consensus can boost conservation action.
Hernández-Agüero et al. in Cons. Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
🌿 SCB Europe Region seeks nominations for its Board (8 seats, 3-year term starting January 2026). We're especially looking for people to lead membership and education committees.
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
September 18, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🌿 SCB Europe Region seeks nominations for its Board (8 seats, 3-year term starting January 2026). We're especially looking for people to lead membership and education committees.
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
Open to SCB members in Europe, apply by October 15th! For more information, see conbio.informz.net/InformzDataS...
🚨 First call! 🚨
European Congress for Conservation Biology (Leiden, the Netherlands in July 6th to 10th 2026) is open for proposals: symposia, panels, workshops & training on effective biodiversity conservation.
Deadline Oct 31st 2025 👉 eccb26Leiden.eu #ECCB2026
European Congress for Conservation Biology (Leiden, the Netherlands in July 6th to 10th 2026) is open for proposals: symposia, panels, workshops & training on effective biodiversity conservation.
Deadline Oct 31st 2025 👉 eccb26Leiden.eu #ECCB2026
September 18, 2025 at 8:47 AM
🚨 First call! 🚨
European Congress for Conservation Biology (Leiden, the Netherlands in July 6th to 10th 2026) is open for proposals: symposia, panels, workshops & training on effective biodiversity conservation.
Deadline Oct 31st 2025 👉 eccb26Leiden.eu #ECCB2026
European Congress for Conservation Biology (Leiden, the Netherlands in July 6th to 10th 2026) is open for proposals: symposia, panels, workshops & training on effective biodiversity conservation.
Deadline Oct 31st 2025 👉 eccb26Leiden.eu #ECCB2026
Reposted by Society for Conservation Biology - Europe
The 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology will take place in Leiden, NL! They will explore how #biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check out: eccb26leiden.eu/calls/ for more info, we are looking forward to your contributions!
September 15, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology will take place in Leiden, NL! They will explore how #biodiversity can be safeguarded effectively in the long term. First call is open now! Check out: eccb26leiden.eu/calls/ for more info, we are looking forward to your contributions!
New on global conservation science:
Public engagement is vital for biodiversity but barriers e.g. lack of knowledge, misaligned values & low personal relevance persist. Tailored approaches are needed in different contexts.
Gregg et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Public engagement is vital for biodiversity but barriers e.g. lack of knowledge, misaligned values & low personal relevance persist. Tailored approaches are needed in different contexts.
Gregg et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
September 16, 2025 at 7:05 AM
New on global conservation science:
Public engagement is vital for biodiversity but barriers e.g. lack of knowledge, misaligned values & low personal relevance persist. Tailored approaches are needed in different contexts.
Gregg et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Public engagement is vital for biodiversity but barriers e.g. lack of knowledge, misaligned values & low personal relevance persist. Tailored approaches are needed in different contexts.
Gregg et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...