In service to the mission, vision, and values, the SCB Strategic Plan focuses on five priorities:

Facilitate the creation and dissemination of conservation science: The highest quality scientific research and expertise needed to understand and conserve biological diversity is identified, supported and disseminated.
Advance the application of conservation science to management, policy and education: Management, policy and education at local, national, regional, and global levels are directly informed with the highest quality science. The effectiveness of management actions is routinely and openly evaluated.
Empower Regions, Committees, Working Groups & Chapters to build local, national & international capacity: SCB Regions, Committees, Working Groups, and Chapters grow and develop to build local, national, and international capacity worldwide for conservation of biological diversity.
Build organizational capacity to maintain robust & sustainable economic & business models.: SCB has the capacity necessary to sustain core operations and implement programmatic goals and objectives that advance our vision and mission.
Enhance services to meet current & potential member needs: The needs of current and potential SCB members are effectively served to maximize their impact in advancing our vision and mission.

One way we accomplish this is through our biennial International Congress of Conservation Biology (ICCB). With more than 2,000 of the world`s premier academics, educators, students, scientists, agency personnel, practitioners, and researchers in attendance, ICCB is recognized as THE most important international meeting for conservation professionals.