Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Publication Year:
2010
Publication Place
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Physical Description:
134 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Worldwide
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
36518
Legacy PEIN ID:
76525
General Notes
Available online
Available online
Subject Heading(s)
Biodiversity - Ecosystems Services
Global Biodiversity Outlook
Abstract
This synthesis focuses on estimates of biodiversity change as projected for the 21st century by models or extrapolations based on experiments and observed trends. The term biodiversity is used in a broad sense as it is defined in the Convention on Biological Diversity to mean the abundance and distributions of and interactions between genotypes, species, communities, ecosystems and biomes. This synthesis pays particular attention to the interactions between biodiversity and ecosystem services and to critical tipping points that could lead to large, rapid and potentially irreversible changes. Comparisons between models are used to estimate the range of projections and to identify sources of uncertainty. Experiments and observed trends are used to check the plausibility of these projections. In addition we have identified possible actions at the local, national and international levels that can be taken to conserve biodiversity. We have called on a wide range of scientists to participate in this synthesis, with the objective to provide decision makers with messages that reflect the consensus of the scientific community and that will aid in the development of policy and management strategies that are ambitious, forward looking and proactive.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Publication Year:
2010
Publication Place
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Physical Description:
134 p.
Call Number
[EL]
Relevant Countries
Worldwide
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
36518
Legacy PEIN ID:
76525
General Notes
Available online
Record Created: 12-May-2010
Record Modified: 03-Mar-2021