Tropical Conservation & Development Program
UF Center for Latin American Studies
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UF LAS 74th Annual Conference in February 2026 – The Power of Connections: Harvesting Lessons and Strengthening Coalitions for Amazonian Conservation
This year’s conference, “The Power of Connections: Harvesting Lessons and Strengthening Coalitions for Amazonian Conservation,” is part of a 19-month-long project generously funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. From February 23-27, join us for plenary talks, training clinics and discussion forums, a poster session, and a keynote delivered by our Bacardi Family Eminent
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TCD Alumni reunite in Belem, Brazil for COP-30
TCD alumni from across years, disciplines, and geographies gathered to reconnect personal and professionally at COP-30 in Belem, Brazil. Throughout the summit, they engaged in a range of activities, participating in panel discussions, presenting research, leading workshops, and contributing to policy dialogues. Their shared educational experiences at UF TCD will always be present in their
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Dr. Katharine McNamara is the recipient of the 2025 Marianne Schmink Outstanding Dissertation Award
Our congratulations go to Dr. Katharine McNamara for being selected the 2025 recipient of the Marianne Schmink Outstanding Dissertation Award from UF’s Tropical Conservation and Development Program in the Center for Latin American Studies. Dr. McNamara is the 16th recipient of this prestigious dissertation award that honors Dr. Marianne Schmink for her significant and transformative contributions to graduate
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