This webinar brought together three women scientists from Brazil, Ivory Coast, and India, who lead key research on the role...
Read MoreFostering the Scientific Understanding and Conservation of Tropical Environments
The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) is a scientific professional society formed in 1963 as the Association for Tropical Biology. In 2003 the society changed its name to the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation. The ATBC is global in scope, membership, and objectives, functioning as an international body to promote research, education, and communication of tropical biology and conservation. We are students, researchers, educators, and conservation practitioners concerned with issues of science, conservation, development, and environmental policy in the tropics…
Founded in 1963, the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation is an international scientific and professional organization whose mission is to promote research, education, and communication about the world’s tropical ecosystems. Our members — over 900 in 67 countries — are practitioners engaged in science, …
Become a member and work with a select team of biologists who are leading major efforts to conserve tropical forests!
Check out the video series where members share their insights and experiences about the organization. The ATBC is a global society promoting research, education and communication about tropical ecosystems and conservation. Hear from members worldwide including early-career to seasoned professionals about the transformative impact on their careers and passion for tropical biology. If you’re a member, potential member, or interested in the ATBC community, these videos offer a front-row seat to the organization’s passion and dedication.
What does ATBC mean to you?
What is your work and your view on the fututre of Tropical Biology and Conservation?
How can we involve more people in Conservation and Tropical Biology research?
ATBC offers free webinars on tropical ecology, conservation & biodiversity led by experts in the field. Aimed at students, researchers and professionals, they’re all in English. Attendees can expand their knowledge, learn current research trends and gain valuable conservation insights. Click the Learn More to see our webinar collection and broaden understanding of tropical biology & conservation.
BIOTROPICA is a highly regarded source of original research on the ecology, conservation and management of all tropical ecosystems, and on the evolution, behavior, and population biology of tropical organisms. Published on behalf of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation, the journal’s Special Issues and Special Sections quickly become indispensable references for researchers in the field.
This webinar brought together three women scientists from Brazil, Ivory Coast, and India, who lead key research on the role...
Read MoreThis webinar seeks to introduce and critically engage with the concept of Convivial Conservation by exploring real-world case studies from...
Read MoreSpeakers highlighted diverse career opportunities in conservation outside the academic sphere and foster global dialogue among professionals from different sectors.
Read MoreATBC is non-profit organization with a limited financial base. Most of our revenue comes from Biotropica journal subscriptions and from membership dues.
The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC) is the largest and oldest academic society dedicated to the study and conservation of tropical ecosystems. Our society is international in scope and membership, with almost 900 members from 65 countries, with whom we seek to:
Promote awareness to as broad an audience as possible of the importance of the tropics
Improve communication and cooperation among tropical investigators, educators, environmental managers, and local communities
Encourage the establishment, improvement, maintenance and accessibility of physical facilities, databases, and collections of biological materials for the study of tropical biology and conservation, and
Inform and influence individuals and institutions whose decisions affect tropical habitats, their biota, and their inhabitants
Enhance the training of and interactions between the next generation of tropical scientists and conservation professionals.
Three-year funded PhD position in Tropical Plant Ecology at the University of Bayreuth, with fieldwork in Panama (STRI) and a...
Read MoreThe Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the Institute for Global Change Biology (IGCB) at the University of...
Read MoreThe Lovejoy Center invites creative and collaborative applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Tom Lovejoy Conservation Fellowship...
Read MoreRobert E. Maytag Chair of Ornithology Associate Professor or Professor Position DescriptionThe Department of Biology in the College of Arts...
Read MoreATBC is non-profit organization with a limited financial base. Most of our revenue comes from Biotropica journal subscriptions and from membership dues. Many individuals from developing countries cannot afford costs of annual membership. Your donations can be used to subsidize these members. Donations are also needed to provide travel funds for students, defray costs of publication and open access for Biotropica authors.
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Field Course in Tropical EcologyPre-conference Course – ATBC 2025 Ahead...
ATBC ELECTIONS 2026 We are pleased to share the results...
