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Search or browse through our library of existing resources on sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity. Entries include scientific articles, reports, policy briefs, webinars, videos, and more. To view a particular resource, click on its name below.
This guide aims to support Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) that are concerned about human development...
Exploitation of species for wildlife trade, including the demand for exotic pets (likely sourced from the wild or recent generations of...
It is nearly three decades since the world recognized the need for a global multilateral treaty aiming to address accelerating...
A recent global meta-analysis reported a decrease in terrestrial but increase in freshwater insect abundance and biomass (van Klink et...
Biodiversity hotspots (BH) cover a small fraction of the Earth’s surface, yet host numerous endemics. Human-induced biodiversity loss...
Moths are the most taxonomically and ecologically diverse insect taxon for which there exist considerable time-series abundance data....
Biodiversity is a cornerstone of human health and well-being. However, while evidence of the contributions of nature to human health is...
Biodiversity studies are sensitive to well-recognized temporal and spatial scale dependencies. Cross-study syntheses may inflate these...
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Organisations and Initiatives
The following organisations and initiatives are leaders in the field of Sustainable Use and Conservation of Biodiversity. They have provided content, experts, and more to BES-Net. To learn more about a particular organization and the work they are doing click below.
Search library
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Experts
These individuals are experts in the field of Sustainable Use and Conservation of Biodiversity. BES-Net experts come from a wide range of sectors, from community activists to research scientists. They are available to answer questions, respond to polls, and engage in conversation with BES-Net users on their area of expertise. To learn more about an expert and their work, or get in touch with them, click below.
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