Position papers
Biodiversity and ecosystem services for a planet under pressure
In view oft the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development Rio+20 the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT) prepared in collaboration with Swiss researchers factsheets on the sustainability topics water, mountain areas, biodiversity and ecosystem services as well as food security. The factsheets summarize the most important global aspects and also include the Swiss perspective. The topic biodiversity and ecosystem services was realised by the Swiss Biodiversity Forum.
Biodiversity and Climate -
Synergies and conflicts between climate protection and conservation of biodiversity.
(2008)
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The Future of Systematics in Switzerland -
Systematics as basis of research in biodiversity.
(2006)
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7 arguments -
Switzerland needs a national biodiversity strategy!
(2006)
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Edited by Swiss Biodiversity Forum
Visions in Biodiversity Research (2002)
The ultimate aim of the document is to stimulate research that improves our understanding of the processes affecting biodiversity in order to better conserve and sustainably use this vital resource.
Edited by Swiss Biodiversity Forum