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Society for Conservation Biology North America Statement in Support of Scientific Integrity The Society for Conservation Biology North America (SCBNA) is alarmed by recent Executive Orders, directives, and actions by the new federal administration of the United States of America.' Our Society's mission involves supporting the development and application of the science and practice necessary to conserve biodiversity and its benefits to human society. Many of the recent unprecedented federal actions directly harm both nature and society, and hinder the work of conservation scientists and practitioners. These include terminating key climate science and mitigation initiatives; disbanding programs and firing staff including those related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; inhibiting the freedom of scientists to freely communicate findings; and freezing funding for and interfering in decisions about federal research grants and programs. These actions are assaults on scientific integrity, the people and process of doing science, and the application of scientific results to benefit the public. They put at risk the work and well-being of thousands of scientists in public, non-profit, and private sectors, as well as untold numbers of people who depend on evidence to inform public policy decisions. The ramifications of these attacks could devastate America's ability to ensure a high quality of life, conserve biological diversity and natural heritage, and encourage economic prosperity for its people. They profoundly damage America's reputation as an international leader in research, development, and innovation.
As a non-profit organization affiliated with the global Society for Conservation Biology, SCBNA works with other scientific societies and conservation organizations to advance critical environmental knowledge that benefits society. It represents the North American continent north of Mexico, including Canada and the United States, and has over 1500 members working in state, federal, tribal, and municipal governments, non-profit organizations, universities, private companies, and more. Our members share their expertise to ensure on-the-ground conservation success, and work to promote communication and collaboration on transboundary conservation issues. SCBNA sets standards for scientific integrity and works to ensure that scientific knowledge is considered by decision-makers when shaping policies that affect the planet's biodiversity. Our work includes monitoring the actions of the government agencies to ensure that the best available science is used to implement major environmental laws, and bringing attention to situations where biodiversity protection is being compromised and providing advice through public comments, Congressional testimony, and outreach. We call on our elected representatives, civil society organizations, and the public to work with us in this crisis to immediately: 1. Defend science, namely that true facts and scientific integrity are foundational to informed, sound decision-making; 2. Defend scientists against censorship, loss of funding, and interference in their work, including initiatives to support diversity, equity, and inclusion; 3. Defend nature, including evidence-informed policies and actions necessary to support sustainable relationships among people and nature so that all life on earth thrives.
We call on civil society to take bold, principled, stances to oppose attacks on science and scientific freedom. SCBNA supports and defends our colleagues working in the U.S. federal government who have dedicated their professional lives to serve the public interest. To our members, we assert that SCBNA will not be swayed from our mission. Indeed, it is more important than ever: To provide a venue to connect diverse students and professionals to advance and apply conservation knowledge, and to welcome, support, and empower all voices engaged in conservation. Only by embracing our many strengths and diverse knowledge will we be able to address challenges. We will strengthen efforts to support diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice among our members and in our work and communities. SCBNA commits to focusing on areas that our members know best, including conserving endangered species, protecting biodiversity, combating climate change, and promoting a scientifically-informed public. We are developing a list of resources for the defense of science on our website, and we invite members' suggestions of specific resources and types of support needed. We welcome and encourage collaboration with other scientific and professional societies in this work. Sincerely, Rebecca Hufft President Society for Conservation Biology North America Anderson Tate President-Elect Society for Conservation Biology North America Lauren Jonaitis VP of Policy and Programs Society for Conservation Biology North America
Proud of @scbnorthamerica.bsky.social for statement about U.S. authoritarianism.
“These actions are assaults on scientific integrity, the people and process of doing science, and the application of scientific results to benefit the public.”
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@greypeony.bsky.social and I are discussing organizing a small virtual herbal circle discussion by herbalists on long covid. We'd also invite a couple patients to discuss their experiences as well. Would anyone be interested or know an herbalist interested in something like this?
18.02.2025 19:02 — 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0Things I would luv 2 avoid as much as possible in our new conflict driven algo less era (luv, a jaded bitch)
-accusatory y’all posts
-public dragging of community members as 1st resort
-vague booking
-virtue signaling
Get the gist?
This no longer serves any1.
Lez destroy the Meta inside us 🖤
Little works in progress
27.01.2025 00:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Trying to figure out the same thing!
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One way we can combat this nightmare government hellbent on destroying anyone that isn’t a tech billionaire is by joining your union, forming one if it doesn’t exist, and building worker power. We are stronger in numbers! Don’t let them make you feel powerless!
23.01.2025 22:45 — 👍 82 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 0Do it!!! I will too ;)
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