Trends in botanical exploration in Nigeria forecast over 1000 yet undescribed vascular plant species
Abstract Background and aims: Taxonomists are primary actors of biodiversity assessment. At the same time, there is awareness by the…
biodiversity conservation
National commitments to Aichi Targets and their implications for monitoring the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Abstract The Convention on Biological Biodiversity (CBD) exists as a major multilateral environmental agreement to safeguard biodiversity and “live in…
Whose Knowledge? Examining the Relationship between the Traditional Medicine Sector and Environmental Conservation Using a Stakeholder Analysis: Perceptions on Warwick Herb Market Durban South Africa
Abstract The South African traditional medicine sector is estimated to accommodate millions of citizens, despite it being informal. The existence…
Alien plants of Europe: introduction pathways, gateways and time trends
Abstract The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) pathways classification framework used in the implementation of the European Union’s (EU) Regulation…
Five Steps to Inject Transformative Change into the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework
Abstract Accelerating declines in biodiversity and unmet targets in the Convention on Biological Diversity’s 2010–2020 Strategic Plan for Biodiversity are…
Collecting wild Miscanthus germplasm in Asia for crop improvement and conservation in Europe whilst adhering to the guidelines of the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity
Abstract Background and Aims: Germplasm with diverse, agronomically relevant traits forms the foundation of a successful plant breeding programme. Since…
DNA barcoding in diverse educational settings: five case studies
Abstract Despite 250 years of modern taxonomy, there remains a large biodiversity knowledge gap. Most species remain unknown to science.…