Society for Conservation Biology

A GLOBALIZED APPROACH The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to facilitating, promoting, and advancing the scientific study and conservation of biological diversity. While our historical roots were founded in the field of biology, we recognize that conservation in today’s complex world requires a globalized approach that maximizes collaboration amongst professionals from all fields. With more than 4,000 members worldwide, professionals, students, organizations, and supporters collaborate together in a way that transcends borders to advance the SCB vision and mission. VISION We envision a world where people understand, value, and conserve the diversity of life on Earth and where SCB, a globally diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of professionals, students, organizations, and supporters, serves as a leading voice for the scientific study and conservation of Earth's biological diversity. MISSION To advance the science and practice of conserving Earth’s biological diversity. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES The Society for Conservation Biology holds these values: - The Society and its Members - We value the Society in its entirety, respect the roles that the Society and its members play in collaboratively achieving our vision, and value our members and open, honest and respectful communication. - Excellence - We value, establish, uphold and promote professional standards of excellence for the conservation science profession across the globe. - Diversity - We recognize the importance of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community in addressing the worlds' global challenges to maintaining biological diversity. - Cooperation and Partnership - We value, encourage and foster cooperation and partnerships within and beyond the direct conservation science community. BELIEFS - There is intrinsic value in the natural diversity of organisms, the complexity of ecological systems, and the resilience created by evolutionary processes. - Human-caused extinctions and the destruction and loss of function of natural ecosystems are unacceptable. - Maintaining and restoring biological diversity are individual and collective responsibilities of humans. - Science is critical for understanding how the natural world operates and how human actions affect nature. - Collaboration among scientists, managers, policy-makers, and other stakeholders is vital to incorporate high-quality science into policies and management decisions affecting biological diversity.