Ed Monton is the official mascot of the 2010 International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB). As the largest meeting of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB), the ICCB will bring over 1,500 of the top thinkers and visionaries in conservation to Edmonton, Canada this July. Ed will be there − will you?

Ed travels the world as an ambassador for SCB and the thousands of members whose mission is to advance the science and practice of conserving the Earth's biological diversity.  Originally from the beautiful province of Alberta, Canada, Ed made his debut at the 2009 ICCB, where he toasted the meeting's success with his friends in Beijing and promised warm hospitality and an exciting scientific program at next year's meeting in his hometown. 

Ed is making his way back to Edmonton, but first he's visiting members and learning about diverse conservation efforts in our global society!

For more information about the ICCB, please visit: http://www.conbio.org/2010

Where will Ed turn up next?

Follow Ed! Find out more about Ed, check out pictures, ask questions, and connect with colleagues on the SCB facebook page!

 About SCB
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is an international professional organization dedicated to promoting the scientific study of the phenomena that affect the maintenance, loss, and restoration of biological diversity. The Society's membership comprises a wide range of people interested in the conservation and study of biological diversity: resource managers, educators, government and private conservation workers, and students make up the more than 10,000 members world-wide.

About the ICCB
The Society for Conservation Biology International Congress for Conservation Biology (ICCB) is recognized as the most important international meeting for conservation professionals and students. ICCBs are a forum for addressing conservation challenges. They are the global venue for presenting and discussing new research and developments in conservation science and practice. Most importantly, they connect our global community of conservation professionals and serve as the major networking outlet for anyone interested in conservation.