🎉 Congratulations to the GMA Lab on the publication of “The Environmental Cost of Development in a Biodiversity Hotspot” in Conservation Letters! Congratulations to Michela Pacifici and the whole team for this excellent group work!👏🌿 🔗 doi.org/10.1111/con4... #GMALab #Biodiversity #Conservation

The Environmental Cost of Development in a Biodiversity Hotspot

Global infrastructure development is reshaping tropical environments, yet its biodiversity consequences remain poorly quantified. We assess the ecological implications of Mexico's Interoceanic Corrid...

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🐒 Beyond species and genes: Capuchin cultures as a conservation priority. Al Primo Congresso Congiunto SIE-API al Bioparco di Roma, Noemi Spagnoletti ha presentato una riflessione sul ruolo delle culture dei cappuccini come nuova priorità per la conservazione. #SIE #API #Etologia #Primatologia

Deadline approaching - remember to get your applications in by September 30th!

Society for Conservation Biology@society4conbio.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Applications are open for the 2027 Smith Conservation Research Fellowship! This postdoc supports early-career scientists advancing innovative, applied conservation research across the U.S. & territories. conbio.org/publications/scb-news-blog/smith-fellows-2027-call-for-proposals-announced

🧬 Giornata di Dipartimento 2026 🧬 Il 22 settembre alle 14:30, presso l’Aula Magna “G.B. Grassi” (Ed. RM057, via Alfonso Borelli 50), una giornata dedicata alla ricerca del Dipartimento di Biologia e Biotecnologie “Charles Darwin” 🌱🔬 🍹 Ore 17:30 – Aperitivo! #Sapienza #Biologia #Ricerca

What is the relationship between population density and home range? and what are the implications in terms of home range overlap? Our latest paper tackling these questions is finally out! nsojournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/... @giannijacca.bsky.social @marleetucker.bsky.social

🌿#NaturaConnect was at the 8th European Congress of Conservation Biology n Leiden, 6-10 July 2026! It is one of Europe's largest conservation science gatherings, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners. More info: buff.ly/NwXajFO @eccb26leiden.bsky.social #HorizonEU #ECCB2026

Important #ICCB2027 dates! - Call for symposia, round tables, workshops and training courses opens: September 2026 - Call for abstracts opens: October 2026 - Early bird registration opens: November 2026 See you in Puebla 👀 🌍🪸🦈🍄🐒

Save the date for the SCB Nordic Chapter webinar on the Nordic Restoration Regulation, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 9.00-12.00 on Zoom. More information is coming soon.

🌿 Summer has changed to autumn and we’re looking back at ECCB2026 in Leiden. With 850+ participants from 25 countries and nearly 700 presentations, the congress showd the importance of connecting science, policy, practice and society. Read more from our website: www.scbeurope.org/en/actualiti...

Get more involved with SCB by serving on the SCB Europe Region Board! They are looking to fill three positions. Nominate by 28 Sept!

Society for Conservation Biology - Europe@scbeurope.bsky.social · 4w ago

We're looking for nominations for three Board seats starting Jan 2027: 2 Board Members + 1 President-Elect! We especially welcome members interested in chairing the Communication or Education Committee. Self-nominations due 28 Sept 2026! www.scbeurope.org/en/actualiti...

🐾 Today at the joint #UZI_SIP2026 Congress in Milan, Michela Pacifici gave a plenary talk on assessing hunting risk for terrestrial mammals, highlighting the importance of understanding and quantifying threats to biodiversity conservation. 🌍 #UZI2026 #Zoology #Mammals #Biodiversity #Conservation

Last week, our postdoc @clairevin.bsky.social was in Lagos, Nigeria, for #ACCB2026 leading a workshop on Impact Evaluation for Conservation🌍 The session brought together students and conservation practitioners from across Africa. We hope these connections lead to future collaborations! 🤝🌱 #ACCB2026

🇮🇹🇨🇳 Sapienza University of Rome & University of Tuscia in Chengdu! 🌏🐸 Representing Italy at the #6thAsianHerpetologicalConference, sharing research and building international collaborations in biodiversity and conservation🌿 ahc-ahr.scievent.com #Sapienza #UniTuscia #AHC2026 #Herpetology

A strong delegation of researchers from SCB Italy is attending #ECCB2026, with contributions spanning a wide range of topics! Today we got together to discuss our upcoming events and initiatives. Stay tuned!🔔 #scb #scbitaly #conservationbiology

#ECCB2026 in Leiden, proud of our @globalmammal.bsky.social PhD students!👏 🎤 Vincenzo Paturzo presents "How dispersal assumptions shape climate change projections"; Martina Fernando and Sara Brunori present their posters. Congratulations to our outstanding young researchers!🌿 @rondinini.bsky.social

The halfway mark of ECCB ‘26 was opened by Marja Spierenburg, Leiden University (the Netherlands), and Research Fellow at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, who discussed the need for social scientists within conservation efforts: Day-to-day recap: eccb26leiden.eu/day-3-%e2%86...

The Macroecology and Biodiversity Conservation (MBC) research group from Sapienza University is at #ECCB2026 in Leiden! 🌍 Excited to share our science, connect with colleagues, and promote conservation biology together. #GMALab #BGCLab #ECASLab 🦎🌱 #ConservationBiology #Biodiversity #TeamScience

Marco Davoli is a postdoc researcher & biogeographer, currently based at La Sapienza University of Rome. Primary research interest: how paleoecological insights can guide restoration ecology in novel ecosystems, human–carnivore conflicts and the conservation of traditional cultural landscapes.

#FossilFriday Megafauna diversity and functional declines in #Europe from the Last Interglacial to the present Marco Davoli et al #paleontology #palaeontology 🧪⚒️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Enjoyed Marco Davoli's talk at #ECCB2026 on rewilding megaherbivores and their contribution to conserving wood-pastures. An excellent overview of both the opportunities and challenges of restoring ecosystem functions in human-dominated landscapes. 🌍 #Biodiversity #ConservationScience

How vulnerable are terrestrial mammals hunted for human consumption? An inspiring presentation by Michela Pacifici @scbitaly.bsky.social at #ECCB2026 explored this critical question, offering valuable perspectives for conservation planning and biodiversity protection🌍🐘 #ConservationBiology #Wildlife

⏳ Just 4 days left to register for ECCB2026! Join us in Leiden for Europe's leading conservation congress. The keynote speakers of the exciting opening ceremony will include Eric Mamer, Alessandra Zampieri, Frans Timmermans & Sanne Kruid. Register: eccb26leiden.eu/registration/

Do consider attending! Also if you are interested in systematic conservation planning, we are offering a pre-conference training course (free) 😃

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

⏳ Just 4 days left to register for ECCB2026! Join us in Leiden for Europe's leading conservation congress. The keynote speakers of the exciting opening ceremony will include Eric Mamer, Alessandra Zampieri, Frans Timmermans & Sanne Kruid. Register: eccb26leiden.eu/registration/

📢 Join WildINTEL and BIG_PICTURE at ECCB 2026 in Leiden! Symposium: 7 July 2026 (14:30-18:00) 📸 Upscaling camera-trapping – integrating professional and citizen efforts for continental-scale monitoring of Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) @scbeurope.bsky.social @eccb26leiden.bsky.social ‬

🚨 EU leaders meet this week to discuss the EU’s next long-term budget. 🌱 We call for a budget that serves European citizens, not fossil fuel regimes. Directors of @caneurope.org @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social @transportenvironment.org @eeb.org @wwf.eu write at @sustainableviews.bsky.social ⬇️

🥵🫠 24°C difference in land surface temperature between Brussels city centre and Forest de Soignes yesterday! 🔥Concrete traps the heat, forests let it breathe 🌬️ Another stark reminder that trees and green spaces in cities aren’t just more beautiful, they cool, protect, and keep them livable🌳

COUNTDOWN TO ECCB '26 BEGINS! On our first day, Monday 6 July, we invite you to join us for our opening ceremony, which includes several high-level keynote speakers, including Eric Mamer, Alessandra Zampieri, Frans Timmermans, and Sanne Kruid. Register here: eccb26leiden.eu/registration/

In one week, Marja Spierenburg will deliver her keynote address at the European Congress of Conservation Biology in Leiden, the Netherlands Check out Spierenburg’s interview: eccb26leiden.eu/interview-wi... … or join us by securing your ticket: eccb26leiden.eu/registration/ #ECCB26

@globalmammal.bsky.social at Lake Martignano ☀️🌿 A day to relax, connect, and recharge. Great ideas often come when you take a break from the office. Back to work with fresh energy! #GMALab #TeamSpirit #ScientificResearch #ResearchLife #ScienceCommunity #ScienceCommunity #Innovation #Biodiversity

🌿 "Uno sguardo sulla natura" Dal 19 giugno al 31 luglio 2026 il Museo di Zoologia della Sapienza presenta le opere di Simone Ciadamidaro: scienza, arte e osservazione della natura si incontrano in una mostra dedicata alla biodiversità @rondinini.bsky.social #Mostra #Sapienza #ArteNaturalistica