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February 2025

Dear ATBC friends,


The new year has started at full speed and the ATBC team is busy preparing for ATBC 2025 to be held in Oaxaca (Mexico) between June 29th and July 4th, 2025. It is undoubtedly going to be a fantastic Conference and we hope to see you there! 


In the meantime, please take some time to reaffirm your commitment to the ATBC and take advantage of many ATBC opportunities. Through this newsletter, we invite you to:





The ATBC is a strong and active community because of its members. We are always looking for new ways to expand early career scientist participation and support all forms of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Please get in touch if you have new ideas or activities to propose.


Thank you so much for being part of the ATBC Community!

Lúcia G. Lohmann
Executive Director

The Call for Abstracts is Now Open!


Be part of this exciting event, taking place in Oaxaca, Mexico, under the theme: “Tropical Biology and Conservation for a Sustainable World: Merging Diverse Approaches, Actors, and Local Knowledge.” Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work, contribute to critical conversations, and connect with a global network of tropical biology and conservation experts.



Submission Deadline: March 14ᵗʰ, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: Mid-April 2025


www.atbc2025.org/call-abstracts

Lead a Course or Workshop at ATBC 2025


We are still accepting proposals for courses and workshops. We are seeking dynamic contributions that enhance education and build capacity in tropical biology and conservation. ATBC 2025 provides a unique platform for experts, educators, and practitioners to share their knowledge and skills with an international audience, inspiring collaboration and learning aligned with the theme of our annual meeting.


Submission Deadline: February 14th, 2025

Notification of Acceptance: March 14th, 2025


www.atbc2025.org/call-courses-workshops


Register now and take advantage of our Early Bird rates!

We look forward to welcoming you to ATBC 2025 in Oaxaca, where we’ll co-create the future of tropical research and conservation.

Register now!

ATBC Elections for President and Councilors

Here is the election ballot for the positions of President-Elect (2025) and Councilors (2025-2027) of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation. The President-Elect will serve on the Council as a voting member for 3 years as President-Elect in 2025, ATBC President in 2026, and Past-President in 2027. Councilors will also serve for three years, attending and voting in all ATBC Council meetings (online or in-person) during their terms. 


We are pleased to have an excellent list of candidates who represent our diverse constituency in terms of gender, geography, and research fields. In making your voting decision, we ask you to consider the ATBC’s aspirations to reflect this diversity in its Council. Please cast your vote by March 15th, 2025.

VOTE

2025 ATBC Honorary Fellow Award

The ATBC Honorary Fellow Award is the most prestigious and highest award given by the ATBC.

The ATBC Honorary Fellow Award is presented each year to two recipients who have made substantial scientific contributions and provided long distinguished service to tropical biology and/or conservation. ATBC Honorary Fellows do not need to be members of the ATBC, although contributions to the Association will be considered during the selection process. We seek nominations that reflect the breadth of the research conducted within the ATBC and the diversity of the Association’s membership.


We will announce the 2025 Honorary Fellows at the ATBC Annual Meeting in Oaxaca to be held between June 29th and July 4th, 2025. ATBC Honorary Fellows are given lifetime membership to the ATBC and will be invited to submit a review paper on a topic of their choice to be published in Biotropica.


Any questions regarding this award can be submitted to Tuyeni Mwampamba, the ATBC Past-President and Chair of the 2025 Honorary Fellows Committee. Please submit your nomination(s) by March 15th, 2024.

Submit a Nomination

Renew your Commitment to the ATBC Community!

We are a professional society dedicated to research, capacity building, science communication, and conservation of tropical ecosystems around the world. Check out our member benefits and the special rates for postdocs. Receive a discount if you renew your membership for the next three years.


Are you a student or an early career scientist from Low- or Middle-income countries?Apply to our membership waiver here. The ATBC membership waiver call is open until March 25th, 2025.


Don't wait to renew your ATBC commitment. Your support is crucial!!

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY
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