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🌿 Join the ATBC 2026 Opening Discussion Panel.
Hear from leading experts in ecology and conservation as they explore their role in shaping conservation thinking and practice in China and its relevance worldwide.
🔗 conta.cc/4w7bwMp
#ATBC2026 #Biodiversity
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🌿 Meet our #ATBC2026 Keynote Speaker: Natalia Norden
ATBC President Natalia Norden will share lessons from Colombia's tropical dry forests on how people and biodiversity can shape lasting conservation outcomes.
🔗 Learn more: conta.cc/4vUVIwh
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🌿 Meet our #ATBC2026 Keynote Speaker: Yadvinder Malhi
Professor Yadvinder Malhi will explore how energy captured by plants shapes tropical ecosystems and connects plants, birds, and mammals across the biosphere.
🔗 Learn more about his keynote: conta.cc/4exvCs5
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🌿 Meet Chuck Cannon, keynote speaker at #ATBC2026.
How can we sustain biodiversity in a rapidly changing world? Chuck's keynote explores innovative approaches to strengthening tropical forest resilience and conservation.
🔗 Learn more:
conta.cc/4eDzf0Q
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🦋 We're excited to welcome Louise Ashton as a keynote speaker at #ATBC2026.
Learn more about her keynote, Tropical Insects in the Anthropocene:
🔗 conta.cc/4ateiTP
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🌍🌿 The Congo Basin Welcomes ATBC 2027!
ATBC 2027 will take place in Libreville, Gabon (June 20–26, 2027), marking the first ATBC Annual Meeting in the Congo Basin.
Learn more and meet the organizing team:
🔗 conta.cc/4dPMUSf#ATBC2027 #Gabon
#CongoBasin
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Missed it? 🎨🌿
Discover how art can help communicate conservation science, engage wider audiences, and inspire action for nature.
🎥 Watch the recording: piped.video/1ri34V748LI?si=xtRI…
#ATBC #ScienceCommunication #Conservation
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🇨🇳🌿🌳 Early Bird extended!
Register for #ATBC2026 by May 7 and secure your spot at reduced rates.
Join us in Xishuangbanna, China (June 28–July 3).
👉 Register now: conta.cc/41mcyqM
#TropicalBiology #Conservation
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🌿 Field Botany Course at #ATBC2026
Join a hands-on course in Xishuangbanna, China, and develop skills in plant ID, taxonomy & tropical ecology with international experts.
🎓 Student support available
🔗 Apply: conta.cc/4t494Vh
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🎨 Ink, Image & Nature: A Dialogue Between Art & Conservation.
What happens when conservation science meets art?
Explore how storytelling, visual arts & creative media can reshape conservation communication.
Register here👉 conta.cc/4ukm8a7
Open to ATBC members
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🌎 ATBC Neotropical Chapter Elections - Nominations are now open!
We are seeking Sub-Regional Representatives:
• Caribbean (1)
• Central America & Mexico (1)
• South America (2)
ATBC membership required.
⏰ Deadline: April 6, 2026
🔗 Apply now: conta.cc/4m6QQk4
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🌿 New issue of Biotropica
Discover research advancing tropical biology and conservation across tropical ecosystems.
📖 Explore the March issue:
conta.cc/4uJVnNl
#Biotropica #TropicalBiology
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⏰ Final Reminder: Nominations for the ATBC Honorary Fellow Award close March 15.
Help us recognize leaders in tropical biology and conservation.
Submit a nomination: conta.cc/3M6xkqm
#ATBC #TropicalBiology
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🌍 Meet the speakers
What have global biodiversity initiatives achieved—and what challenges remain?
Join this webinar organized by ALB, ATBC, and IAPT.
📅 Mar 13, 2026
🕒 14:00 GMT
🔗 forms.gle/aRrpBeBBTvvMN9uY8
#Biodiversity #Conservation
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🌿 Final opportunity!
⏳ Abstract submission deadline for #ATBC2026 has been extended to March 13, 2026.
Present your research, connect with a global community, and contribute to tropical biology & conservation.
🔗 More info:
atbc2026.org/call-abstracts
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ATBC Africa Chapter nominations are open 🌍
Positions:
• Treasurer
• 5 Sub-Regional Representatives (Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, Madagascar)
🗓 Deadline: March 11, 2026
🔗 Details: conta.cc/4b9bGdi
Submit a nomination!
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🌱 Are you a graduate student conducting research in the tropics?
Apply now for the ATBC Seed Research Grants and take the next step in your work.
🗓 Deadline: April 7, 2026 (5:00 am GMT)
🔎 Learn more & apply: conta.cc/4aHRorb
📷 Pierre-Michel Forget
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🏆 Nominations are now open for the ATBC 2026 Honorary Fellow Award — the highest recognition granted by ATBC.
Recognizing long-standing and distinguished contributions to tropical biology and conservation.
📅 Deadline: March 15, 2026
🔗 conta.cc/46KJnAu
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🌿 Reproducible Scientific Practices for Ecologists
Develop practical skills for reproducible ecological research.
📅 Feb 23–24, 2026 | 8:00 AM EST
💻 Online | ATBC members | Limited capacity
👉 Register:
conta.cc/49vVMdt
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🌳🇨🇳 Call for Abstracts — ATBC 2026 is now open!
Submit your abstract for the 62nd ATBC Annual Meeting in Xishuangbanna, China (June 28–July 3, 2026).
🗓 Deadline: March 6, 2026
🔗 More info and submission: conta.cc/49Su1uG
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