The Council of the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) plays a critical role in guiding the organization’s activities and policies. It provides leadership in fostering global collaboration among scientists, managers, and conservationists dedicated to bear research and management. The Council oversees strategic decisions, promotes the exchange of scientific knowledge, and ensures the alignment of IBA’s efforts with its mission to support the conservation of all bear species and their habitats worldwide. Council members are elected by the IBA membership for 3 year terms.
Canada
Term Ends: 09 January 2029
Poland
Term Ends: 09 January 2027
United States of America
Term Ends: 09 January 2029
United States of America
Term Ends: 09 January 2027
Canada
Term Ends: 09 January 2029
United States of America
Term Ends: 09 January 2029
Italy
Term Ends: 09 January 2029
United States of America
Term Ends: 09 January 2027
Canada
Term Ends: 09 January 2027
Ecuador
Term Ends: 09 January 2027
Romania
Term Ends: 09 January 2029
Spain/Poland
Term Ends: 09 January 2029
The ex-officio members of the Council for the International Association for Bear Research and Management (IBA) serve in an advisory capacity, contributing expertise and guidance without holding voting rights. These members include the IBA Director, staff, editors for IBA Publications, and chairs of the Bear Specialist Groups.
United States of America
Canada
Canada
United States of America
Canada
Our Student Council will be a seven-member team serving two-year terms representing diverse geographic regions, including Northern and Southern Europe, the Middle East to Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, South America, and North America. They will work to enhance student engagement within the IBA by providing resources and sharing information through platforms like the Truman-IBA Student Facebook page and Google Group, as well as IBA’s social media. The Student Council started in 2024 with a 4 member team and will be completed to a 7 member team in 2025. In order for each student to gain leadership experience, they will rotate the leadership role responsible for direct interaction with IBA Council.
Bolivia
India
Italy
United States of America
South Korea
Canada
