SCB Asia

From lush jungles to high Himalayas, Asia holds immense biological & cultural diversity 🌏 Yet human impacts threaten its ecosystems. The #SCBAsia Region unites #conservation practitioners across borders to protect this heritage. Join us & follow our journey! 🌿 #Biodiversity

📢 Accepted symposiums for the #ConservationAsia Congress Nepal 2026 are now announced ⏳5 days to submit abstracts for talks within these symposiums 📍 Kathmandu, Nepal | 3–5 June 2026 🌱 Harmonising Biodiversity & Human Well-being in Asia #CACNepal2026 #Biodiversity #SCBAsia

Admissions for the 2026 Doctoral Program in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the Centre for Wildlife Studies are open till 27th March 2026. The degree will be granted by the Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Apply at cwslnk.co/2026phd #PhD #DoctoralProgram

The two-day workshop on “Policy Implementation for Minimizing Elephant Mortalities on Railway Tracks” organized by the Wildlife Institute of India @wii_india and Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change @moefcc brings together experts and stakeholders to discuss practical solutions and collaborative strategies for safeguarding elephants and promoting wildlife-friendly railway infrastructure across India. @RailMinistry_in @ntca_india @IBCA_official @rameshpandeyifs @GobindsagarBha1 @paragnigam09 @wildwithwolves @AnukulNath4

The two-day workshop to address 'Challenge of Elephant-train Collisions' arrived at key decisions furthering the consistent efforts to save the gentle giants. The @moefcc and @RailMinIndia have been working together towards capacity building of railways and state forest officials, and retrofitting rail infrastructure for smooth movement of elephants. We continue to extend impetus to mitigating human-elephant conflicts, and aligning key infrastructure that doesn't obstruct free passage of our valued lifestyle. 🔗 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa…

In the first technical session, Dr. S. P. Goyal, Former Scientist G & Senior Professor at the Wildlife Institute of India, highlighted the growing threats posed by railway tracks to wildlife and forest ecosystems. He emphasized mitigation measures to reduce wildlife collisions and discussed how railway operations disturb forest environments beyond direct wildlife mortality. He also underscored the role of emerging technologies and monitoring systems for early detection and improved protection along vulnerable railway corridors. @wii_india @moefcc @RailMinistry_in @ntca_india @IBCA_official @rameshpandeyifs @GobindsagarBha1 @paragnigam09 @wildwithwolves @AnukulNath4

Funded PhD opportunity on Protected Area Management and Local Participation 🙌 The programme is seeking an outstanding candidate from #CentralAsia, the #Caucasus or Mongolia to undertake an empirical research project exploring how biodiversity conservation can be effectively combined with participatory governance and sustainable development in rural landscapes. More 👉bit.ly/4s3EgEm Application deadline: 5 April 2026 #youngprofessionals @IUCN_PA @AUAtweets @ZEFbonn

We are seeking speakers for the first A@A Knowledge Network “base camp” event! 📢 Do you have a project, research idea, or solution you would like to share with others, or interested in climate adaptation in mountain regions? 👉 Get in touch by 20 March adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base…

The Chinese government is ramping up its support for science go.nature.com/4bivqLL

📷 by Mayank Jaiswal @ wildlifeology

Today on #InternationalWomensDay, SCB Asia celebrates the #women advancing the science & practice of biodiversity conservation across Asia. 🌏 Join the community at the 6th #Conservation Asia Congress (3–5 June, Kathmandu). 🔗 conbio.org/mini-sites/cac… #IWD2026 #CACNepal2026

🎓 #CACNepal2026 is offering 100 Travel Bursaries to support early-career #conservation practitioners and scientists from Asian countries. 🚨 Important: #TravelSupport is only available to applicants with an accepted abstract.

📢 Submit your abstract to qualify for a #CACNepal2026 Travel Bursary! Present your work and connect with #conservation practitioners and scientists from across Asia and beyond at the Conservation Asia #Congress in Kathmandu!

A remarkable discovery in northern #SaudiArabia has revealed seven naturally mummified cheetahs and 54 skeletal remains preserved in desert caves, some dating back over 4,000 years. Using radiocarbon dating, CT scans, and full genomic sequencing, researchers uncovered a surprising story about the region’s lost cheetahs. 🔬 Key findings 1. Ancient cheetahs in Arabia belonged to two subspecies – the #WestAfricanCheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) and #AsiaticCheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) 2. Older remains cluster genetically with the West African cheetah 3. The youngest mummy aligns with the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah 4. Caves acted as natural time capsules, preserving soft tissue and DNA in an arid climate 🌍 Why it matters Cheetahs have vanished from 91% of their historic range, including Saudi Arabia. These discoveries provide the first genomic evidence to guide future rewilding efforts, helping conservationists identify the most appropriate subspecies to restore to #ArabianLandscapes. 🦌 With prey species already recovering and protected areas expanding, this research bridges ancient biodiversity and modern conservation, showing how the past can directly inform the future of wildlife recovery. #BigCats #IBCAforCheetah More on nature.com/articles/s4324…

🌊For the first time, the High Seas will be governed by a comprehensive, legally binding framework. This weekend marked a historic milestone for the ocean with the entry into force of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Read IUCN Director General, Dr Grethel Aguilar's full statement 👉 info.iucn.org/4b193fj

Only 4 days left to submit abstracts for #CACNepal2026 (3–5 June 2026, Kathmandu). Share your science and be part of Asia’s leading #conservation congress. 🗓 Deadline: 20 Jan 🔗 conbio.org/mini-sites/cac… #SCBAsia

⏳ 12 days left to submit! Submit abstracts (talk/poster) or proposals (workshops/symposia) for #CACNepal2026 by 20 Jan. 🚨 Travel bursaries require an abstract & are competitive, merit-based. 🔗 conbio.org/mini-sites/cac… #CallForAbstracts #ConservationAsia

GOLDEN TIGER OF KAZIRANGA - A Social Media Star She is KAZI 106-F, a rare phenomenon in wild. “NOT ONE BUT FOUR “ such tigers with color aberration exist in Kaziranga Tiger Teserve An article about them👇 @CMOfficeAssam @ParimalSuklaba1 @RandeepHooda @surenmehra @ParveenKaswan

One-horned rhinos reintroduction program in Dudhwa started in 1984 with 4 individuals.Their numbers has risen to over 50,& now free roaming Rhinos is real after release of 3 females and a male. Its one of finest success story of species conservation. @DudhwaTR @rameshpandeyifs