πΏ 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.
π Learn more:
conta.cc/4eDzf0Q
π¦ We're excited to welcome Louise Ashton as a keynote speaker at #ATBC2026.
Learn more about her keynote, Tropical Insects in the Anthropocene:
π conta.cc/4ateiTP
ππΏ The Congo Basin Welcomes ATBC 2027!
ATBC 2027 will take place in Libreville, Gabon (June 20β26, 2027), marking the first ATBC Annual Meeting in the Congo Basin.
Learn more and meet the organizing team:
π conta.cc/4dPMUSf#ATBC2027#Gabon#CongoBasin
π¨π³πΏπ³ Early Bird extended!
Register for #ATBC2026 by May 7 and secure your spot at reduced rates.
Join us in Xishuangbanna, China (June 28βJuly 3).
π Register now: conta.cc/41mcyqM#TropicalBiology#Conservation
πΏ 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.
π Student support available
π Apply: conta.cc/4t494Vh
π¨ 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 hereπ conta.cc/4ukm8a7
Open to ATBC members
π ATBC Neotropical Chapter Elections - Nominations are now open!
We are seeking Sub-Regional Representatives:
β’ Caribbean (1)
β’ Central America & Mexico (1)
β’ South America (2)
ATBC membership required.
β° Deadline: April 6, 2026
π Apply now: conta.cc/4m6QQk4
πΏ New issue of Biotropica
Discover research advancing tropical biology and conservation across tropical ecosystems.
π Explore the March issue:
conta.cc/4uJVnNl#Biotropica#TropicalBiology
β° 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
π Meet the speakers
What have global biodiversity initiatives achievedβand what challenges remain?
Join this webinar organized by ALB, ATBC, and IAPT.
π Mar 13, 2026
π 14:00 GMT
π forms.gle/aRrpBeBBTvvMN9uY8#Biodiversity#Conservation
πΏ Final opportunity!
β³ 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.
π More info:
atbc2026.org/call-abstracts
π± 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.
π Deadline: April 7, 2026 (5:00 am GMT)
π Learn more & apply: conta.cc/4aHRorb
π· Pierre-Michel Forget
π Nominations are now open for the ATBC 2026 Honorary Fellow Award β the highest recognition granted by ATBC.
Recognizing long-standing and distinguished contributions to tropical biology and conservation.
π Deadline: March 15, 2026
π conta.cc/46KJnAu
π³π¨π³ Call for Abstracts β ATBC 2026 is now open!
Submit your abstract for the 62nd ATBC Annual Meeting in Xishuangbanna, China (June 28βJuly 3, 2026).
π Deadline: March 6, 2026
π More info and submission: conta.cc/49Su1uG
πΏ The January issue of Biotropica is out.
Explore current research advancing tropical biology and conservation.
πonlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/β¦
Become a member or renew your membership to access Biotropica and submit your research with us!
As we close 2025, we share a year-end message from Catherine CardelΓΊs, Executive Director of #ATBC, to our global community.
This year reminded us of the strength of working together across regions, disciplines, and cultures.
Looking ahead to 2026, we carry this momentum forward with upcoming webinars, chapter activities, SEED grants for students and early-career scientists, and ATBC 2026 at Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.
You can support what comes next by renewing your ATBC membership or making a year-end donation.
π Renew your membership: tropicalbiology.org/membershβ¦
π Make a year-end donation: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_buβ¦
Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year.