Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Asia Section

Stretching from equatorial tropical jungles to the high Himalayas, from taiga forests to the deserts of the Middle East, Asia contains an incredible amount of the biological and cultural diversity on earth. Its biodiversity is affected by a wide range of human impacts, often driven by a lack of understanding about the value of biodiversity and the threats faced by species and ecosystems. This necessitates a broad spectrum of approaches to conservation. The SCB Asia Region brings together experts from many nations and disciplines to address biodiversity science and policy across the largest continent. The SCB Asia Region was officially launched during the 2003 #SCBAnnualMeeting in Duluth, Minnesota. Our geographic area ranges from the Middle East to the Far East, including Russia.