Society for Conservation Biology- PNG Chapter

27/05/2026

NZES SCBO 2026 Call for Abstracts is Live!

We invite all attendees to share their latest work, insights, and innovations in the fields of Ecology & Conservation. 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.

SUBMIT HERE - https://confer.eventsair.com/2026-nzes-scbo-conference/call-for-abstracts

27/05/2026

If you are a student doing a research project and want to share your story and build your professional network across the region, here is an opportunity. Travel grants available.
The call for abstract is out.

We are thrilled to announce our 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!

See link for eligibility and conditions.
https://www.scboceania.org/nzes-scbo2026-travel-awards

21/05/2026

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.

The book provides a fascinating, meticulously researched and often highly humourous look at some of the world's most weird and wonderful creatures. It is also an extremely heartfelt tribute to the conservation professionals and advocates throughout the world who are fighting ongoing ecosystem decline.

Natalie leads by example - she is a board director at the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife, a board committee member at CARE Australia, the founder and chair of My Green World, a UNESCO Green Citizens Pathfinder, a member of the XPrize Brain Trust for Biodiversity and Conservation, and an Australian delegate and Climate Justice Lead at the W20 (the official engagement group of the G20).
We can't wait to come together for an inspiring webinar with Natalie! This event is free, but registration is essential.

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.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scb-oceania-webinar-with-natalie-kyriacou-natures-last-dance-tickets-1989426600516

23/04/2026

Ecosystem models indicate that marine reserves and other fisheries regulations aimed at protecting populations of predatory reef fish species have reduced the scale of crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks on the GBR, averting further coral loss.



https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/reef-protections-are-slowing-crown-of-thorns-starfish-outbreaks/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-025-02916-z

03/04/2026

Today, we are all encouraged to mark Jane Goodall Day by taking action locally: planting a tree, participating in community clean-ups, donating to a cause, choosing plant-based meals, or advocating for environmental protection.

Let us know 👇🏼 how you are taking action where you live!



https://janegoodall.org/home/goodallday/

02/04/2026

Recent surveys have confirmed that eastern quolls reintroduced to mainland Australia have successfully bred! 12 male and 7 female quolls captured during a recent survey were born in the wild.
Previous efforts to reintroduce Tasmanian eastern quolls to the mainland were thwarted by foxes and other non-native predators. The new population is thriving within a predator-proof sanctuary.


https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-01/eastern-quoll-breeding-in-western-victoria/106380674

01/04/2026

30 days of is back for 2026!
To celebrate Earth Month, every day this April we will be sharing a story of conservation success or hope from our region. Take a moment to read the stories linked - it will make you feel better! If you have a success story you would like us to feature please get in touch 🌏 💚💙

25/08/2025