Asia Region
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 SCB Annual Meeting in Duluth, Minnesota. Our geographic area ranges from the Middle East to the Far East. Russia is also part of the Asian section due to its land areas in Asia, although it participates in the Europe Region as well.
Vision & Mission
The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Asia Region envisions a world where people understand, value, and conserve the diversity of life on Earth. As a globally diverse, equitable, and inclusive community of professionals, students, organizations, and supporters, we serve as a leading voice for the scientific study and conservation of Earth's biological diversity, advancing both the science and practice of protecting Asian ecosystems.
Strategic Priorities
The SCB Asia Region empowers regional, chapter, and member-led action. Our core operational focus centers around four key strategic pillars designed to support frontline practitioners and elevate regional conservation science:
- Strengthening Asian Conservation Voice in Global Policy Development: Building an institutional pipeline through a generation of Asian conservationists capable of contributing meaningfully to global policy discourse and high-level summits.
- Conferences: Convening international symposia and targeted regional workshops that facilitate knowledge exchange, maximize resource mobilization, and foster inclusive academic participation.
- Partnerships and Alliances: Cultivating strategic alliances across the Global South to build impactful pressure groups and collaborative workshop networks.
- Memberships & Chapter Support: Rebuilding and providing continuous strategic, financial, and technical backing to national chapters, expanding member benefits, and nurturing a vibrant think-tank network of Early Career Researchers (ECRs).
Regional News & Upcoming Events
6th Conservation Asia Congress (CAC Nepal 2026) Concludes Successfully
Held from June 3–5, 2026, in Kathmandu, Nepal, the 6th Conservation Asia Congress united 500 regional and international experts. The landmark event culminated in the adoption of The Kathmandu Resolution 2026, advancing transboundary policy, community-led initiatives, and biodiversity science. To view the full proceedings, impact metrics, and institutional highlights, please visit the official CAC Nepal 2026 Congress Page.
- Call for Board Member Nominations: The official call for elections to fill vacant seats on the SCB Asia Regional Board will be announced shortly. Eligible members will receive detailed submission guidelines via the listserv emailing list.
- Policy Event Fellowship Program: Applications will open soon for our specialized fellowship program, aimed at sponsoring and mentoring regional practitioners to participate actively in global environmental summits.
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The Asia Region Listserv is free and open to everyone—active SCB membership is not required.