Society for Conservation Biology - Europe
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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe Region
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#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
📣📣📣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 ✉️
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
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...
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
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...
New on global conservation science:
Artificially mimicking ecosystem engineers, e.g. beaver dams, can restore processes and aid species recovery, but unintended impacts are possible ➡️ more research on effectiveness, scalability & trade-offs
Goss et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Artificially mimicking ecosystem engineers, e.g. beaver dams, can restore processes and aid species recovery, but unintended impacts are possible ➡️ more research on effectiveness, scalability & trade-offs
Goss et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
September 11, 2025 at 6:58 AM
New on global conservation science:
Artificially mimicking ecosystem engineers, e.g. beaver dams, can restore processes and aid species recovery, but unintended impacts are possible ➡️ more research on effectiveness, scalability & trade-offs
Goss et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Artificially mimicking ecosystem engineers, e.g. beaver dams, can restore processes and aid species recovery, but unintended impacts are possible ➡️ more research on effectiveness, scalability & trade-offs
Goss et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
New on European conservation science:
Climate change will reshape European bat communities: losses in the south, gains in the north, changes in functional diversity. Conservation should target key traits, habitats & connectivity.
Fialas et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Climate change will reshape European bat communities: losses in the south, gains in the north, changes in functional diversity. Conservation should target key traits, habitats & connectivity.
Fialas et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
September 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
New on European conservation science:
Climate change will reshape European bat communities: losses in the south, gains in the north, changes in functional diversity. Conservation should target key traits, habitats & connectivity.
Fialas et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Climate change will reshape European bat communities: losses in the south, gains in the north, changes in functional diversity. Conservation should target key traits, habitats & connectivity.
Fialas et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
New on European conservation science:
25-year study of amphibians in Italy shows abundance data detects declines sooner but with more uncertainty compared to occupancy data. Data types together give stronger extinction risk assessments.
Falaschi et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
25-year study of amphibians in Italy shows abundance data detects declines sooner but with more uncertainty compared to occupancy data. Data types together give stronger extinction risk assessments.
Falaschi et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
September 4, 2025 at 7:49 AM
New on European conservation science:
25-year study of amphibians in Italy shows abundance data detects declines sooner but with more uncertainty compared to occupancy data. Data types together give stronger extinction risk assessments.
Falaschi et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
25-year study of amphibians in Italy shows abundance data detects declines sooner but with more uncertainty compared to occupancy data. Data types together give stronger extinction risk assessments.
Falaschi et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
New on European conservation science:
Satellite & field data reveal 25 years of change in Italian coastal dunes: vegetation encroachment, shifts in habitat types and forest homogenization show succession and management needs.
Cini et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
Satellite & field data reveal 25 years of change in Italian coastal dunes: vegetation encroachment, shifts in habitat types and forest homogenization show succession and management needs.
Cini et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
September 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
New on European conservation science:
Satellite & field data reveal 25 years of change in Italian coastal dunes: vegetation encroachment, shifts in habitat types and forest homogenization show succession and management needs.
Cini et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
Satellite & field data reveal 25 years of change in Italian coastal dunes: vegetation encroachment, shifts in habitat types and forest homogenization show succession and management needs.
Cini et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
New on European conservation science:
Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas cover only <30% of megafaunal predators. Species distributions vary greatly, leading to drastically different spatial conservation priority areas.
Boyse et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas cover only <30% of megafaunal predators. Species distributions vary greatly, leading to drastically different spatial conservation priority areas.
Boyse et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
August 28, 2025 at 8:50 AM
New on European conservation science:
Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas cover only <30% of megafaunal predators. Species distributions vary greatly, leading to drastically different spatial conservation priority areas.
Boyse et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
Mediterranean Marine Protected Areas cover only <30% of megafaunal predators. Species distributions vary greatly, leading to drastically different spatial conservation priority areas.
Boyse et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
New on conservation science:
Coexistence with large carnivores is a conservation challenge. Revisiting Volterra principle (more mortality on both prey and predators leads to more prey & fewer predators) can inform modern conservation strategies.
Boyce et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Coexistence with large carnivores is a conservation challenge. Revisiting Volterra principle (more mortality on both prey and predators leads to more prey & fewer predators) can inform modern conservation strategies.
Boyce et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
August 26, 2025 at 7:04 AM
New on conservation science:
Coexistence with large carnivores is a conservation challenge. Revisiting Volterra principle (more mortality on both prey and predators leads to more prey & fewer predators) can inform modern conservation strategies.
Boyce et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Coexistence with large carnivores is a conservation challenge. Revisiting Volterra principle (more mortality on both prey and predators leads to more prey & fewer predators) can inform modern conservation strategies.
Boyce et al. in Cons. Biol. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
New on European conservation science:
Unsown strips in winter fields boosted skylark breeding success, prey density & habitat use without reducing yields. ➡️ adopt strips at large scale to aid skylark conservation in farmland.
Blösch et al. in Cons. Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
Unsown strips in winter fields boosted skylark breeding success, prey density & habitat use without reducing yields. ➡️ adopt strips at large scale to aid skylark conservation in farmland.
Blösch et al. in Cons. Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
August 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
New on European conservation science:
Unsown strips in winter fields boosted skylark breeding success, prey density & habitat use without reducing yields. ➡️ adopt strips at large scale to aid skylark conservation in farmland.
Blösch et al. in Cons. Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
Unsown strips in winter fields boosted skylark breeding success, prey density & habitat use without reducing yields. ➡️ adopt strips at large scale to aid skylark conservation in farmland.
Blösch et al. in Cons. Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
New on European conservation science:
North Sea offshore wind farms can increase artificial light pollution, posing risks to migratory birds and bats. Anticipatory marine governance is needed to reduce impacts.
Walsh et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
North Sea offshore wind farms can increase artificial light pollution, posing risks to migratory birds and bats. Anticipatory marine governance is needed to reduce impacts.
Walsh et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
August 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM
New on European conservation science:
North Sea offshore wind farms can increase artificial light pollution, posing risks to migratory birds and bats. Anticipatory marine governance is needed to reduce impacts.
Walsh et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
North Sea offshore wind farms can increase artificial light pollution, posing risks to migratory birds and bats. Anticipatory marine governance is needed to reduce impacts.
Walsh et al. in Conservation Science and Practice doi.org/10.1111/csp2...
New on global conservation science:
🌳Biodiversity-sensitive urban design 🌳
Urban nature must go beyond green space. Rethinking nature as a design opportunity, not a constraint, can help cities thrive for both people and wildlife.
Visintin et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
🌳Biodiversity-sensitive urban design 🌳
Urban nature must go beyond green space. Rethinking nature as a design opportunity, not a constraint, can help cities thrive for both people and wildlife.
Visintin et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
August 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
New on global conservation science:
🌳Biodiversity-sensitive urban design 🌳
Urban nature must go beyond green space. Rethinking nature as a design opportunity, not a constraint, can help cities thrive for both people and wildlife.
Visintin et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
🌳Biodiversity-sensitive urban design 🌳
Urban nature must go beyond green space. Rethinking nature as a design opportunity, not a constraint, can help cities thrive for both people and wildlife.
Visintin et al. in Conservation Biology doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
New on global conservation science:
Protected areas can safeguard genetic diversity but benefits vary by species, body size & connectivity. Limited data availability hinders systematic incorporation of genetic diversity into PA design.
Schmidt et al. in Conservation Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
Protected areas can safeguard genetic diversity but benefits vary by species, body size & connectivity. Limited data availability hinders systematic incorporation of genetic diversity into PA design.
Schmidt et al. in Conservation Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
August 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
New on global conservation science:
Protected areas can safeguard genetic diversity but benefits vary by species, body size & connectivity. Limited data availability hinders systematic incorporation of genetic diversity into PA design.
Schmidt et al. in Conservation Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
Protected areas can safeguard genetic diversity but benefits vary by species, body size & connectivity. Limited data availability hinders systematic incorporation of genetic diversity into PA design.
Schmidt et al. in Conservation Letters doi.org/10.1111/conl...
New on European conservation science:
Reptile diversity in western Mediterranean peaks 15–40 years post-fire, especially in afforested areas. Pyrodiverse landscapes boost richness, but more frequent fires may be harmful to reptile communities.
Santos et al. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Reptile diversity in western Mediterranean peaks 15–40 years post-fire, especially in afforested areas. Pyrodiverse landscapes boost richness, but more frequent fires may be harmful to reptile communities.
Santos et al. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
July 8, 2025 at 6:36 AM
New on European conservation science:
Reptile diversity in western Mediterranean peaks 15–40 years post-fire, especially in afforested areas. Pyrodiverse landscapes boost richness, but more frequent fires may be harmful to reptile communities.
Santos et al. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Reptile diversity in western Mediterranean peaks 15–40 years post-fire, especially in afforested areas. Pyrodiverse landscapes boost richness, but more frequent fires may be harmful to reptile communities.
Santos et al. doi.org/10.1111/cobi...
Gender imbalances among top-cited scientists:
Gender gaps in science are narrowing but slowly. Men still outnumber women 2.3x among top-cited authors (down from 6.4x in the past). Just 18% of fields have gender parity. Progress varies widely by discipline and country.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Gender gaps in science are narrowing but slowly. Men still outnumber women 2.3x among top-cited authors (down from 6.4x in the past). Just 18% of fields have gender parity. Progress varies widely by discipline and country.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
July 3, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Gender imbalances among top-cited scientists:
Gender gaps in science are narrowing but slowly. Men still outnumber women 2.3x among top-cited authors (down from 6.4x in the past). Just 18% of fields have gender parity. Progress varies widely by discipline and country.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Gender gaps in science are narrowing but slowly. Men still outnumber women 2.3x among top-cited authors (down from 6.4x in the past). Just 18% of fields have gender parity. Progress varies widely by discipline and country.
doi.org/10.1371/jour...