This webinar brought together three women scientists from Brazil, Ivory Coast, and India, who lead key research on the role of fire in tropical open ecosystems and on how changing fire regimes influence their function and resilience.
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We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming webinars hosted by the respected Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC). These webinars aim to deep dive into diverse topics in the fields of tropical biology and conservation and will be led by undisputed specialists from around the world. We invite everyone with a passion for these subjects, regardless of their level of expertise or affiliation, to join these webinars. All pertinent information related to these online events, including speakers, affiliations, dates, and topic descriptions, can be found on this page. Engaging with the experts in the field will offer a glimpse into the fascinating world of tropical biology and conservation while providing an opportunity to build connections with like-minded individuals from across the globe. We encourage you to participate in these educational webinars.
This webinar brought together three women scientists from Brazil, Ivory Coast, and India, who lead key research on the role of fire in tropical open ecosystems and on how changing fire regimes influence their function and resilience.
Read MoreThis webinar seeks to introduce and critically engage with the concept of Convivial Conservation by exploring real-world case studies from Peru.
Read MoreSpeakers highlighted diverse career opportunities in conservation outside the academic sphere and foster global dialogue among professionals from different sectors.
Read MoreA webinar organized by the ATBC Thematic Section in Biotic Interactions in Tropical Systems
Read MoreSix expert panelists discuss how to identify good programs and advisors based on your interests, what materials you will need to apply, and how to put yourself in the best position to be accepted into graduate school.
Read MoreThe Organization for Tropical Studies and the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation co-hosted a TropTalk featuring Peter Raven, President Emeritus, Missouri Botanical Garden.
Read MoreSix early-career panelists answer questions and share their trajectory and experiences post Ph.D.
Read MoreThe Organization for Tropical Studies and the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation co-hosted a TropTalk featuring Carlos Manuel Rodriguez, CEO and Chairperson of the Global Environmental Facility (GEF).
Read MoreA webinar organized by the Neotropical Chapter of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation and the Latin America Chapter of the Ecological Society of America.
Read MoreTropical biology has been key to the development of theoretical advances and empirical investigations in studying biotic interactions, with a majority of the world’s biodiversity composed of tropical plants and their enemies and mutualists.
Read MoreTropical biology has been key to the development of theoretical advances and empirical investigations in studying biotic interactions, with a majority of the world’s biodiversity composed of tropical plants and their enemies and mutualists.
Read MoreThis series of talks explore questions about the structure and function of tropical ecosystems in a rapidly changing world by focusing in depth on three different biomes—rain forests, seasonally dry forests, and savannas.
Read MoreTeaching tropical biology and conservation offers great opportunities for students to broaden their understanding of the natural world and gain a deep appreciation of the diversity of life on Earth.
Read MoreTropical biology, by its very nature, is awe-inspiring, and an endless fountain of stories and creative inspiration.
Read MoreThis webinar reviews key topics related to advancing careers in tropical biology and conservation including discussions on work-life balance, effective funding strategies, and career opportunities beyond academia.
Read MoreThis webinar reviews key topics related to advancing careers in tropical biology and conservation including discussions on work-life balance, effective funding strategies, and career opportunities beyond academia.
Read MoreThe recent emergence of zoonotic diseases – MERS, SARS, Ebola and Avian flu, and now COVID-19 – have affected human life in myriad ways.
Read MoreThis series consists of eight different online events featuring three speakers and a Q&A session. Topics include: Impacts of COVID-19 on Wildlife Trade, Health, and Climate, Professional Skills, Teaching Tropical Biology, and Frontiers in Tropical Biology and...
Read MoreThis series featured five prominent speakers who stand out by their contributions to the field of Tropical Biology and Conservation: Brigitte Baptiste (Colombia), Robin Chazdon (USA), Rodolfo Dirzo (Mexico, USA), Lúcia Lohmann (Brazil), and Yadvinder Malhi (UK).
Read MoreA joint webinar sponsored by the Society for Ecological Restoration and the ATBC. Restoration and conservation must have a complete view of the ecosystems to guaranty their recovery. In this webinar, researchers will explore how biotic interactions...
Read MoreA joint webinar sponsored by the Society for Ecological Restoration and the ATBC. Researchers from different disciplines of social and natural science will discuss the importance of second-growth forests for conserving and restoring biodiversity, and recovering ecosystem...
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