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🇨🇳🌿🌳 Early Bird extended! Register for #ATBC2026 by May 7 and secure your spot at reduced rates. Join us in Xishuangbanna, China (June 28–July 3). 👉 Register now: conta.cc/41mcyqM #TropicalBiology #Conservation

🌿 Field Botany Course at #ATBC2026 Join a hands-on course in Xishuangbanna, China, and develop skills in plant ID, taxonomy & tropical ecology with international experts. 🎓 Student support available 🔗 Apply: conta.cc/4t494Vh

🎨 Ink, Image & Nature: A Dialogue Between Art & Conservation. What happens when conservation science meets art? Explore how storytelling, visual arts & creative media can reshape conservation communication. Register here👉 conta.cc/4ukm8a7 Open to ATBC members

🌎 ATBC Neotropical Chapter Elections - Nominations are now open! We are seeking Sub-Regional Representatives: • Caribbean (1) • Central America & Mexico (1) • South America (2) ATBC membership required. ⏰ Deadline: April 6, 2026 🔗 Apply now: conta.cc/4m6QQk4

🌿 New issue of Biotropica Discover research advancing tropical biology and conservation across tropical ecosystems. 📖 Explore the March issue: conta.cc/4uJVnNl #Biotropica #TropicalBiology

⏰ Final Reminder: Nominations for the ATBC Honorary Fellow Award close March 15. Help us recognize leaders in tropical biology and conservation. Submit a nomination: conta.cc/3M6xkqm #ATBC #TropicalBiology

🌍 Meet the speakers What have global biodiversity initiatives achieved—and what challenges remain? Join this webinar organized by ALB, ATBC, and IAPT. 📅 Mar 13, 2026 🕒 14:00 GMT 🔗 forms.gle/aRrpBeBBTvvMN9… #Biodiversity #Conservation

🌿 Final opportunity! ⏳ Abstract submission deadline for #ATBC2026 has been extended to March 13, 2026. Present your research, connect with a global community, and contribute to tropical biology & conservation. 🔗 More info: atbc2026.org/call-abstracts

ATBC Africa Chapter nominations are open 🌍 Positions: • Treasurer • 5 Sub-Regional Representatives (Central, Eastern, Western, Southern, Madagascar) 🗓 Deadline: March 11, 2026 🔗 Details: conta.cc/4b9bGdi Submit a nomination!

🌱 Are you a graduate student conducting research in the tropics? Apply now for the ATBC Seed Research Grants and take the next step in your work. 🗓 Deadline: April 7, 2026 (5:00 am GMT) 🔎 Learn more & apply: conta.cc/4aHRorb 📷 Pierre-Michel Forget

🏆 Nominations are now open for the ATBC 2026 Honorary Fellow Award — the highest recognition granted by ATBC. Recognizing long-standing and distinguished contributions to tropical biology and conservation. 📅 Deadline: March 15, 2026 🔗 conta.cc/46KJnAu

🌿 Reproducible Scientific Practices for Ecologists Develop practical skills for reproducible ecological research. 📅 Feb 23–24, 2026 | 8:00 AM EST 💻 Online | ATBC members | Limited capacity 👉 Register: conta.cc/49vVMdt

🌳🇨🇳 Call for Abstracts — ATBC 2026 is now open! Submit your abstract for the 62nd ATBC Annual Meeting in Xishuangbanna, China (June 28–July 3, 2026). 🗓 Deadline: March 6, 2026 🔗 More info and submission: conta.cc/49Su1uG

🌿 The January issue of Biotropica is out. Explore current research advancing tropical biology and conservation. 📖onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17447429/2… Become a member or renew your membership to access Biotropica and submit your research with us!

You can support what comes next by renewing your ATBC membership or making a year-end donation. 🔗 Renew your membership: tropicalbiology.org/membership/ 💚 Make a year-end donation: paypal.com/donate/?hosted… Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

Looking ahead to 2026, we carry this momentum forward with upcoming webinars, chapter activities, SEED grants for students and early-career scientists, and ATBC 2026 at Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.

As we close 2025, we share a year-end message from Catherine Cardelús, Executive Director of #ATBC, to our global community. This year reminded us of the strength of working together across regions, disciplines, and cultures.

🌳 ATBC 2026 Elected Leadership We’re pleased to announce the results of the ATBC 2026 elections. Our newly elected Council Members will serve from 2026 to 2028. Thanks to all who participated! #ATBC #ATBC2026 #TropicalBiology #TropicalConservation #ScientificCommunity

#ATBC2026 Call for Sessions 📅NEW DEADLINE: December 5, 2025 Submit your proposal for Symposia (Hybrid format), Open Format Sessions, Courses, or Workshops for ATBC 2026 in Xishuangbanna, China. 🔗 Submit your proposal —conta.cc/4p6Km5m