Society for Conservation Biology 2009 Annual Meeting

An invitation to:
Members, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Advertises
The Chinese Academy of Sciences, State Forestry Adminstration P.R.China and the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) invite you to Beijing, China 11-16 July 2009 for the International Congress for Conservation Biology (23rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology), it is recognized as the most important global meeting for conservation professionals and students.

SCB Awards:

Each year, the Society for Conservation Biology recognizes and awards achievement by outstanding individuals in our field. The Edward T. LaRoe III Memorial Award is given annual to an individual who has been a leader in translating principles of conservation biology into real-world conservation. SCB Distinguished Service Awards are presented to individuals, groups, or institutions whose work has furthered the mission of the SCB. Early Career Conservationist Awards for achievement by professionals early in their careers.

2009 Award Winners:

Edward T. LaRoe Award

Joel Berger from the U.S.
For extraordinary leadership toward conservation of migration corridors and predator-prey dynamics with efforts in Africa, Asia, Alaska and North America with strong science shaping policy. Joel is widely known for his work across three continents working in close collaboration with other institutions and governments.

Distinguished Services Award

George Schaller from the U.S.
Hardly in need of an introduction, George was selected For extraordinary contributions to the conservation of many of the world's most iconic and endangered species through leadership in field research and applied conservation.

Kamal Bawa from India
For extraordinary contributions to conservation in India through the establishment of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment and related activities. Dr. Bawa is widely recognized for his work on the ecology, conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

Ernesto Enkerlin from Mexico
For his extraordinary pioneering role in wildlife management using knowledge and policy to produce real and tangible results, integrating and articulating conservation and sustainable development. Dr Enkerlin has succeeded in strengthening and implementing conservation actions across Mexico, making this country′s protected areas system one of the most solid and functional in the developing world.

Marika Tuiwawa from Fiji
His work on the study and protection of the Fijian lowland forest is a major accomplishment. HIs work with the local communities and the government has succeeded in establishing a 20,000 ha protected area for this forest. He was selected For extraordinary contributions to promoting biodiversity conservation in Fiji and the Pacific through biodiversity research and teaching and mentoring students, community groups and government staff.

Award for Early Career Conservationist

Dr Aili Kang, from China.
Her work focuses on medium to large sized mammals, primarily in the Chinese and Tibetan steppe, such as Marco Polo sheep, yak, saiga, Przewalski's gazelle, etc. Her work has already had a significant positive impact on these and other species, and she continues to expand the scope of her work.

SCB Africa Section Young Women Conservation Biologists' Award

Shivani Bhalla from Kenya
For the dedicated conservation of lions, livelihoods and landscapes in Northern Kenya, and enhancing coexistence between humans and predators in this region.

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