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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 9d

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!

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GMA Lab @globalmammal.bsky.social · 1d

Today at @globalmammal.bsky.social 🌿🐾 Seminar with Dr. Luara Tourinho on “Protecting fauna, supporting people: Climate risk to ecosystem services and public policies in Brazil”. Insightful discussion on biodiversity & policy!

#Biodiversity #ClimateRisk #EcosystemServices #Conservation

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GMA Lab @globalmammal.bsky.social · 13d

🎤 Prof. Pierfilippo Cerretti is presenting:
“Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Megabarcoding: A Step Change in the Study of Hidden Diversity”
📍Aula Grassi, Department of Biology and Biotechnology "Charles Darwin"
Sept 25, 2:30 PM
#Biodiversity #AI #Robotics #Zoology #Research #Science #Sapienza

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · 19d

At Biospritz – Aperitivi di Biodiversità, “Sounds Wild” took flight! 🎶From classrooms to fieldwork, we brought together curious minds to explore how listening helps us protect biodiversity 🦉🦇

Stay tuned for updates on the next event!

#Biodiversity #Conservation #SCB

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GMA Lab @globalmammal.bsky.social · 14d

🎓👏Huge congratulations to @clairevin.bsky.social ([email protected]) on her PhD defense: Improving indicators for measuring species threat reduction by 2030 and implications for the 2030 targets of the Convention on Biological Diversity!
Supervised by prof.Carlo Rondinini
#PhDLife

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ECCB 2026 @eccb26leiden.bsky.social · 16d

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GMA Lab @globalmammal.bsky.social · 19d

📢 Seminar Alert!
"Protecting fauna, supporting people: Climate risk to ecosystem services and public policies in Brazil"
🗓️ Oct 7, 2025 – 11:00
📍 Dept. of Biology & Biotech. “Charles Darwin”, Sapienza University of Rome
Speaker: Dr. Luara Tourinho (Univ. of Cambridge & USP)
#Biodiversity

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GMA Lab @globalmammal.bsky.social · 22d

📢 Save the date!
Join us for Department Day 2025!
🗓️ Sept 25, 14:30 | Aula Grassi, Sapienza Univ.
Talks on ALS, plant immunity, AI & robotics, neuroscience, microbiome & more!
🥂 Aperitivo at 17:30!
#Science #Research #Sapienza

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · Jul 29

📃🔊Official Statement:
The Society for Conservation Biology – Italy Chapter stands in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Environmental justice is inseparable from human rights.
We condemn the destruction of ecosystems under occupation and call for decolonial, just conservation.🌱

Statement SCB Italy in solidarietà con il popolo palestinese

The Society for Conservation Biology Italy Chapter, a scientific community committed to the protection and conservation of biodiversity, expresses its solidarity with the Palestinian people and str…

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · 26d

🥂🌱 The third Biospritz Event is approaching: this time Drs. Rym Nouioua will talk us about bats and birds 🦇

📆Join us at TechnoTown (Via Lazzaro Spallanzani 1/A) on 18th September. 📍

#Biospritz #Biodiversity #Conservation #Bats #Birds

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · 26d

🌍 Call open for #ECCB2026!

The 8th European Congress for Conservation Biology (Leiden, July 6–10 2026) seeks proposals for symposia, panels, workshops & training.

📅 Deadline: Oct 31, 2025
🔗 eccb26leiden.eu/calls/

Join us in building effective biodiversity conservation.

CALLS – ECCB 2026

eccb26leiden.eu

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Arash Ghoddousi @arashghoddousi.bsky.social · Jul 3

Sneak peek into the venue of @scbeurope.bsky.social ECCB 2026 in Leiden, the Netherlands, very exciting conference is in the making! Stay tuned and save the dates:
6-10 2026

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Jun 5

📣SAVE THE DATE📣

The European Congress of Conservation Biology (ECCB) 2026 will be held in Leiden, 6–10 July! The theme of the conference is “Effective Conservation Science”.

Join global experts to explore effective conservation science through keynotes, workshops, field trips, and more.

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Society for Conservation Biology @society4conbio.bsky.social · 23d

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!

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Dino Biancolini @dinobiancolini.bsky.social · Aug 5

Our new global study on alien #mammals is out! We found that multiple introductions, long residence times, and a good climate match fuel their spread. Surprisingly, high native mammal richness was linked to LARGER alien ranges. 👾
@globalmammal.bsky.social
#Alienspecies #Invasivespecies #Biogeography

(PDF) Global Enhancers and Constraints of Alien Range Size in Mammals: The Roles of Species Attributes, Invasion History and Ecological Contexts

PDF | Aim The rapid global expansion of alien invasion fronts is profoundly impacting native ecosystems. Understanding the enhancers and constraints... | Find, read and cite all the research you need ...

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · May 22

Congratulations to the two awardees for the best oral presentations during the 2nd Conference in Conservation Biology for ECRs by @scbitaly.bsky.social: Andrea Zampetti (student award) and Andrea Cristiano (postdoc award) from Sapienza University 🥳 The awards were sponsored by SCB Europe.

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Society for Conservation Biology - Europe @scbeurope.bsky.social · Jul 3

SCB Europe board is visiting the next city and university to host ECCB. The conference planning is well under way, stay tuned!

Arash Ghoddousi @arashghoddousi.bsky.social · Jul 3

Sneak peek into the venue of @scbeurope.bsky.social ECCB 2026 in Leiden, the Netherlands, very exciting conference is in the making! Stay tuned and save the dates:
6-10 2026

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Lisa Tedeschi @lisatedeschi.bsky.social · May 10

The 2nd Conference in Conservation Biology for #ECR is officially over, what a blast! > 170 young researchers gathered to talk about conservation 🦋 I'm grateful for all the connections and to all the members of the organization, it's always a pleasure 🌿 @scbitaly.bsky.social @scbeurope.bsky.social

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · May 10

The Student Award for Best Oral Presentation goes to @andrewzampetti.bsky.social for his talk on TropiCam-AI: an automated classifier of Neotropical arboreal mammals and birds from camera-traps. Well done, Andrea!
Special mention to Claire Louise Penton for securing 2nd place—congrats! #ECR2025

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · May 10

The Best Poster Award goes to Livia Chavko for her work on the expansion dynamics of the Eurasian otter (Lutra lutra) in central Italy and its conservation implications. Great results and well-deserved recognition! #ECR2025

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · May 10

Congratulations to Andrea Cristiano, winner of the Best Oral Presentation in the Postdoc category, for his impactful talk on ‘The effectiveness of Protected Areas in mitigating range loss and local extinctions of terrestrial mammals.’
A truly compelling contribution! #ECR2025

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · May 10

Yesterday, #ECR2025 wrapped up after a week of inspiring talks, posters, and vibrant exchanges among early-career researchers. Thanks to all participants, speakers, organizers, and volunteers-this amazing community is what truly makes the difference.🌱
Stay tuned for our upcoming events!🚀

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Lisa Tedeschi @lisatedeschi.bsky.social · Jun 10

É ora online il nuovo episodio del nostro podcast "Volevo solo salvare i panda" 🎧
In questa puntata affrontiamo i temi #DEIJ in accademia, attraverso l'esperienza di Rym Nouioua, dottoranda presso l'Università di Vienna.

open.spotify.com/episode/36q7...

@scbitaly.bsky.social #conservazione

07. Diversità, equità, inclusione, e giustizia in accademia

Volevo solo salvare i panda · Episode

open.spotify.com

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SCB Italy @scbitaly.bsky.social · Jun 11

🧬🍷 #BioSpritz – #Biodiversity #Aperitifs!
The first event of this new series that blends science and community, titled "Know them to conserve them: pollinating flies and vineyard management," took place yesterday.
Vibrant discussion, and lots of curiosity.
Next BioSpritz? 📅 July 14 – stay tuned!

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Int. Congress for Conservation Biology | ICCB 2025 @iccb2025.bsky.social · Jul 11

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Brisbane/Meanjin for #ICCB2025! Your energy, ideas & dedication to #conservation made this congress unforgettable.

We’re already looking ahead and hope to see you in #Mexico for #ICCB2027 co-hosted by @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social + the SCB LACA Region!

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