Networking biodiversity research

Establishing a network between centres of excellence in biodiversity research in order to foster basic research into the importance and functioning of biodiversity on all levels.

1. Studying biodiversity
2. Networking biodiversity conservation initiatives
3. Exchanging research information

1. Cooperating among global forestry organizations

1. Researching ecological effects of climate change
2. Coordinating international organizations in biodiversity conservation
3. Assessing role of species loss in global life-support system

1. Monitoring plant species conservation
2. Exchanging scientific knowledge
3. Exchanging research results on environmental issues

1. Loss of agricultural biodiversity
2. Lack of integrated management of biodiversity