Society for Conservation Biology International Congress for Conservation Biology 21-25 July 2013 Baltimore, Maryland, USA The Call for Abstracts for Contributed Oral, Speed with Poster, Poster, and Student Award Presentations is now open. The deadline to submit your abstract is 30 January 2013.  Visit the Call for Abstracts page of the ICCB website (conbio.org/2013) for complete instructions and to access the Abstract Management System. Decisions on submitted proposals will be made by 28 February 2013. We encourage proposals from individuals or groups involved in cutting edge conservation science or practice, especially those that can demonstrate an alignment with the theme of the congress: “Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders.” Thank you for interest in participating in the most important meeting world meeting for conservation professionals and students! Sincerely, 2013 ICCB Local Organizing Committee Questions? E-mail 2013@conbio.org