Society for Conservation Biology Oceania

Registration for #NZES_SCBO2026 is now open! Quick reminder that abstract submission is still open, and travel awards are available for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & Pacific Islander students. REGISTER HERE - confer.eventsair.com/2026-nzes-sc...

Join the Pacific Species Working Group for a six-week webinar series exploring the wonderful world of biodiversity and the tireless efforts that happen backstage to protect and conserve our Pacific biodiversity. Webinars take place Thurs @ 10am FJT / 8am AEST

Don't miss this opportunity to engage with speakers from Samoa Conservation Society, Gardiens Des Iles, The Field Museum, Auckland Museum, BirdLife International, Bulgaria National Museum of Natural History, Fiji National University, University of the Sunshine Coast, NatureFiji-MareqetiViti & more.

It's time to vote in the SCB Oceania Region Election! 🗳️ Three nominees have been selected to stand for election for the positions of Chapter Liaison Officer, Secretary and Academic Liaison Officer. Members - check your emails for details on how to vote.

22 Sept

Only ONE WEEK until Early Bird registrations for #NZES_SCBO2026 close! confer.eventsair.com/2026-nzes-sc...

17 Sept

We're seeking experienced professionals to take part in a speed networking session during #NZES_SCBO2026 Student Day on Monday, 30 November. Indicate your interest here - docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

17 Sept

The response to #NZES_SCBO2026 has been fantastic, with more than 350 presentations contributing to an exciting and diverse programme. The draft programme is now online - confer.eventsair.com/2026-nzes-sc...

13 Aug

#NZES_SCBO2026 invited speaker Aimee Sato is a hula dancer, biocultural conservationist & lifelong learner of Hawai‘i lifeways. Aimee champions ‘āina-based conservation, reciprocal research & stronger connections between conservation, science & community in the restoration of Hawaiian forests.

12 Aug

Melanie Mark-Shadbolt is a Māori environmentalist working across biosecurity, biodiversity, and emergency management. Her work sits at the frontline of some of Aotearoa NZ’s most pressing environmental challenges, where the stakes are high and the answers are rarely simple.

12 Aug

Bringing together science, mātauranga Māori & community-led action to strengthen responses to biosecurity threats, her work challenges conventional approaches, asking whether systems that created environmental crises can solve them, calling for Indigenous leadership and fundamental systems change.

11 Aug

Andrew Jeffs’ research has shaped fisheries management, marine conservation & mussel reef restoration across Aotearoa. He co-led the world’s largest mussel restoration project, working alongside communities and mana whenua to integrate mātauranga Māori into restoration practice. #NZES_SCBO2026.

11 Aug

#NZES_SCBO2026 Invited Speaker Sian Crowley has spent more than a decade connecting people with nature through conservation education. She is the founder of The Seed Pod, a social enterprise using immersive storytelling, education, art and a podcast to strengthen our connection with nature.

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10 Aug

Reminder that the Abstract Submission Deadline for NZES-SCBO 2026 is 12 August 2026 - just 2 days away!! Head to the conference website now to submit.

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4 Aug

📣 We are delighted to welcome our four outstanding speakers to the 2026 Conservation Social Science Conference! 🚨 Early bird registration closes 31st Aug at 11:59pm EST 💻 21–22 October 2026 (virtual) 🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/dSBtJ9Rd ℹ️ More info: shorturl.at/GV9B5 #ConSocSci26 #ConSocSci

9 July

The SCBO Board is inviting applications for two positions: Academic Liaison Officer and Secretary. Successful candidates will serve a 3 year term commencing in September 2026. Learn more about the positions and find the application forms here: www.scboceania.org/news/call-fo...

8 July

By joining the Oceania Section, you can: * network with other conservation professionals in our region * make your voice heard on conservation issues that affect the region * become involved in local conservation initiatives by joining one of our Chapters imis.conbio.org/IMIS/iCommer...

8 July

Full membership benefits include discounted rates for @society4conbio.bsky.social conferences, discounted publication fees for SCB’s peer-reviewed journals, free online journal access for some members, access to the Conservation Connection Community and much more. Associate membership is free!

19 June

#NZES_SCBO2026 Field Trips include a full-day trip to Rangitoto Island - walking in the world’s largest Metrosideros forest, exploring lava caves and basaltic lava flows, bird spotting and panoramic views from the summit. confer.eventsair.com/2026-nzes-sc...

18 June

#NZES_SCBO2026 Field Trips have been announced! Join us on Friday 4 December for a selection of optional field trips showcasing the ecological, cultural, and scientific diversity of the Auckland region. Featured: A curator-led behind-the-scenes tour of Auckland Museum.

#NZES_SCBO2026 Field Trips! Join us for a selection of field trips showcasing the ecological, cultural, and scientific diversity of Auckland. Incl. a half-day visit to Ambury Regional Park, showcasing shorebird habitats, working farmland, and biodiversity at the urban interface.

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confer.eventsair.comField Trips - NZES & SCBO 2026 Conference - AUTFriday 4 December 2026 - various locations

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The SCBO board is inviting applications for a Secretary wombat! Bring your skills, experience and perspective to help shape the strategic direction of SCBO. Member-elected directors will serve three-year terms commencing in September 2026.

If you or someone you know would be a good candidate for these positions (self-nominations are welcome) please submit a completed nomination form by e-mail to admin@scboceania.org by 15 July, 2026. conbio.org/images/conte...

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16 June

The SCBO board is inviting applications for an Academic Liaison Officer! This director role will focus on engagement with SCBO-affiliated journals, delivering SCBO publication initiatives (particularly those working to elevate Indigenous voices) and promoting conservation science in Oceania.

16 June

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2 June

Join us tomorrow for our webinar with Natalie Kyriacou! If you're looking for the link 👀, it's here - meet.google.com/ujt-tcqb-pcy #webinar #conservation #ConservationOptimism #NaturesLastDance

We are thrilled to announce our #NZES_SCBO2026 travel awards! These awards are specifically targeted to encourage participation by Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander & Pacific Islander students. If you need support, you can apply for conference registration, flights & accommodation!

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NZES SCBO 2026 Call for Abstracts is Live! Don't miss your opportunity to contribute to what is sure to be an engaging and inspiring programme. You can choose to submit your abstract as a talk, poster, or to be considered for one of the confirmed symposia. Deadline 12 August.

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confer.eventsair.comCall for Abstracts - NZES & SCBO 2026 Conference - AUTThe New Zealand Ecological Society (NZES) and the Society for Conservation Biology Oceania (SCBO) invite submissions for oral and poster presentations at their joint 2026 conference in Auckland.

20 May

SCB Oceania is thrilled to announce an upcoming webinar with Natalie Kyriacou OAM to discuss her recent book Nature's Last Dance - Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction. We can't wait to come together for an inspiring webinar with Natalie! This event is free, but registration is essential.

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20 May

eventbrite.comSCB Oceania Webinar with Natalie Kyriacou - Nature's Last DanceJoin SCB Oceania and Natalie Kyriacou to discuss her latest novel Nature's Last Dance and the resilience of conservationists.

20 May

But wait there's more! By registering to attend, you have a chance to win a copy of Natalie's fabulous book courtesy of SCB Oceania. We will randomly select two winners from amongst the webinar registrants BUT you need to be present at the webinar on the day to claim.

8 May

We are thrilled to announce that Natalie Kyriacou OAM will be our next webinar speaker, on Tues June 4th! Natalie’s book, Nature's Last Dance: Tales of Wonder in an Age of Extinction, has been widely acclaimed & labelled 'the most important environmental book of our times'. More details to come… 👀

8 May

Happy 100th birthday Sir David Attenborough! So many of us have been inspired to become conservation scientists from watching your documentaries. Thank you for continuing to show us the wonder and beauty of the natural world, and inspiring millions to care about and protect it. 🌏️ 💙 💚

30 Apr

That's a wrap for SCBO's 30 days of #ConservationOptimism! Amongst the climate challenges and biodiversity crises, we hope this has been a reminder that conservation practitioners, citizen scientists & communities are working tirelessly for our threatened species and ecosystems, and having success!

journals.sagepub.comCommunicating the Biodiversity Crisis: From “Warnings” to Positive Engagement - Emiel de Lange, William Sharkey, Sofia Castelló y Tickell, Julia Migné, Ralph Underhill, E.J. Milner-Gulland, 2022Background: Effective communication can play a vital role in societal transformations towards sustainability and biodiversity restoration. However, the complexi...

30 Apr

Stay optimistic! The science shows - positive emotions enable creativity, cooperation, and resilience, which are all essential for overcoming the challenging nature of acting on the biodiversity crisis. journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...

29 Apr

Sightings of a large squid off Kangaroo Island and smaller squid at Port Elliot have given rise to hope after the species' disappeared from parts of the coastline when a harmful algal bloom killed countless marine animals in early 2025. #ConservationOptimism #EarthOptimism

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29 Apr

abc.net.auSquid sightings spawn hope for fast species recovery in South AustraliaSightings of southern calamari in South Australia are bringing relief after the species all but disappeared from some areas during the harmful algal bloom that began in early 2025.

28 Apr

Seeds from the WA Seed Centre have been used to germinate seedlings of critically endangered flora, incl. Banksia montana, on WA’s Bluff Knoll. Seeds from mature plants now flourishing in seed production areas are being collected for future recovery efforts! #ConservationOptimism #EarthOptimism

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28 Apr

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27 Apr

The Yato Conservation Area is now the largest forest protected area in Solomon Islands, covering c. 12,000 ha of primary rainforest and cloud forest in East Makira. No logging, mining or other destructive environmental activities will be allowed to take place. #ConservationOptimism #EarthOptimism

nakau.orgBeautiful Yato: The journey to keep a forest safe from loggingYato’s rainforest is now the largest legally protected land area in Solomon Islands.

27 Apr

Customary landowners from five communities are in the process of developing a carbon project to receive economic, social and environmental benefits. nakau.org/news/yato-jo...

26 Apr

Giant clams are thriving in a Fiji Ministry of Fisheries restoration project success. Monitoring revealed 100% survival of Tridacna maxima seeds released in the area, clams growing to 4x their original size & high biodiversity in protected cages. #ConservationOptimism #EarthOptimism

news.mongabay.comTraditional protection proves more successful for clams in American SamoaFor coastal Indigenous communities in American Samoa, giant clams are deeply rooted in fa‘a Sāmoa (the Samoan way of life) and local food systems. According to the findings of a study published in…

26 Apr

And in American Samoa, traditional village-based protections are most effective in conserving giant clams news.mongabay.com/2026/03/trad...

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26 Apr

fijisun.com.fjNorthern reefs record giant clam recovery | Fiji SunVorovoro Island achieves 100 per cent survival in major Ministry of Fisheries restoration project.

25 Apr

BirdLife Australia are celebrating the formation of the National Australasian Bittern Recovery Team. Together, these experts will provide guidance and oversight of the steps required to bring this species back from the brink. #ConservationOptimism #EarthOptimism