Impacts of Gobal Change on Tropical Ecosystems. Joint Meeting of gtö &
ATBC. July 2009.
BIOTROPICA:
Editorial Board Changes
BIOTROPICA:
Vol. 40 No. 4: July 2008
Directory of Members: Updated as on May 15, 2008
Tropinet Vol. 19 No. 1: January 2008
New President-Elect and Councilors for 2008-09
The Association for Tropical Biology (ATB) was founded in 1963 to promote
research and to foster the exchange of ideas among biologists working in
tropical environments. The ATB has built its reputation on the publication of a
high-quality, widely-cited journal,
BIOTROPICA,
and on the sponsorship of
international symposia
on diverse tropical issues. It also co-publishes an international newsletter,
with news for tropical biologists.
Today, most tropical biologists recognize that human interactions in the
tropics are a critical element of biological research. This recognition is
reflected in the work of our membership, including efforts to link together
scientists concerned with issues of science, conservation, development, and
public policy in the tropics; and, to enhance the understanding of
human-environment interactions in the tropics. Thus, in 2002, the membership of
ATB overwhelmingly voted to expand our mission
statement and objectives,
and revise our name to become the
Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation (ATBC).
Through the Clifford Evans Fund and reduced subscription for scientists in developing countries, ATBC actively encourages the participation of all tropical biologists. ATBC invites you to support the society, its publications, and its activities through your membership.
Mission Statement for the Organization
The Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation is international in scope, membership, and objectives, functioning as an international body to promote research, education, conservation, and communication for tropical biology.
