Biodiversity or biological diversity is the diversity of life. There are a number of definitions and measures of biodiversity.
Biodiversity is a neologism and a portmanteau word, from bio and diversity. The term biological diversity was coined by Thomas Lovejoy in 1980, while the word biodiversity itself was coined by W.G. Rosen in 1985 while planning the National Forum on Biological Diversity organized by the National Research Council (NRC) which was to be held in 1986, and first appeared in a publication in 1988 when entomologist E. O. Wilson used it as the title of the proceedings Edward O.Wilson, editor, Frances M.Peter, associate editor, Biodiversity, National Academy Press, March 1988 ISBN 0-309037832 ; ISBN 0-309037395 (pbk.), online edition of that forumGlobal Biodiversity Assessment. UNEP, 1995, Annex 6, Glossary. ISBN 0-521564816, used as source by "Biodiversity", Glossary of terms related to the CBD, Belgian Clearing-House Mechanism, retrieved April 26, 2006.. The word biodiversity was deemed more effective in terms of communication than biological diversity.
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All Species Foundation - A non-profit organization with the goal of recording a complete inventory of all species on Earth within 25 years.
Meta Description: [ The ALL Species Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the complete inventory of all species of life on
Earth within the next 25 years - a human generation. ]
Animal Info - Information on Rare, Threatened and Endangered Mammals - Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use.
Meta Description: [ Biology, ecology, habitat, and status of rare, threatened and endangered species of mammals and information on their native countries: biodiversity, ecosystems, population, and land use ]
Bibliography of Genetic Variation in Natural Populations - Searchable database of citations on natural populations of animals, plants, and microbes.
Biodiversity and Its Value: Biodiversity Series, Paper No. 1 - Outlines what biodiversity is, and the three levels at which it is usually defined: genetic, species and ecosystem.
Meta Description: [ This paper outlines what biodiversity is, and the three levels at which it is usually defined: genetic, species and ecosystem. Most importantly, this paper explains why biodiversity is important. The range of invaluable ecosystem services provided by biodiversity are described, as are the values ... ]
Biodiversity and Protected Areas - Introductory documents on understanding and conserving biodiversity.
Meta Description: [ Safeguarding natural systems that support life on earth.. Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems and assure their capacity to provide humans with needed goods and services. ]
Biodiversity Economics - Explores the economic dimensions of the global biodiversity agenda as reflected in the work of IUCN and the various biodiversity conventions, notably the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Meta Description: [ Biodiversityeconomics.org Index ]
Biodiversity Fact Sheet - What is biodiversity, what threatens it, why is it important, and what are ecologists doing to better understand it? From Ecological Society of America. [PDF file]
Biodiversity Frequently Asked Questions - Presents answers to common questions about biodiversity.
Meta Description: [ Convention on Biological Diversity ]
Biodiversity Hotspots - Comprehensive information on 25 of the world's biologically richest and most threatened ecosystems.
Biodiversity II: Understanding and Protecting Our Biological Resources - National Academy of Sciences report (1996) addresses new strategies and techniques for quantifying, understanding, and protecting biodiversity. Full text online.
Biodiversity in urban ecosystems - Links to sites about urban biodiversity.
Meta Description: [ Convention on Biological Diversity ]
Biodiversity Resource Center - A branch library of the California Academy of Sciences specializing in information on biodiversity. Bibiographies, links to news and educator resources.
Biodiversity Series - Full text online of UNEP-WCMC series of project results.
Meta Description: [ The UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre is the biodiversity information and assessment arm of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The Centre provides objective, science-based ecosystem assessments, support for implementation of environmental agreements, regional and global biod... ]
Biodiversity Theory - Overview of some theoretical basics of biodiversity.
Biodiversity Web - Personally maintained website with information and links about several aspects of biodiversity: biological, ecological, physical, chemical, social (e.g., population growth), economical and juridical. Some links in Dutch language or of particular relevance to Netherlands.
Canadian Biodiversity - Biological diversity: theory, patterns, ecological zones, species distributions, conservation issues, and legislation, with an emphasis on Canada. Bilingual: english/français.
Meta Description: [ Canada's biodiversity ]
DIVERSITAS Programme - International collaborative project with the goal of providing accurate scientific information and predictive models of the status of biodiversity and sustainability of the use of the Earth's biotic resources, and to build a world-wide capacity for the science of biodiversity.
Fauna and Flora International - Supports international conservation activities. Documents on methodology, working with NGOs, governments, communities; news, publications, photo gallery.
Meta Description: [ Fauna & Flora International conserves threatened species and ecosystems worldwide ]
Global Biodiversity Back Issues - The Canadian Museum of Nature's quarterly magazine. Covered Canadian and international biodiversity news in science, politics, education, community and individual initiatives between 1991 and 1999.
Meta Description: [ Back issues of Global biodiversity are available from the Canadian Museum of Nature. ]
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Industrial Reliance on Biodiversity - Provides an overview of the extent to which industry in the developed world relies on the biodiversity of the developing world. (FTP site).
Introduction to Biodiversity Theory - Overview and definitions.
Meta Description: [ An introduction to biodiversity theory ]
Kind Planet Biodiversity - Introductory notes.
Meta Description: [ Learn about biodiversity, what is is and how we benefit from it. As well as how to preserve it and in so doing save our Planet. From Kind Planet Environmental Forum, an in depth look at the subject of biodiversity, part of our Humane Community celebrating life! ]
Mass Extinction Underway - Links to articles on biodiversity and species extinction.
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Natural Resources and Biodiversity - Background papers from the World Resources Institute on social and political dimensions of environmental policy-making.
NBII: Biodiversity Links - Access to WWW sites that provide information on genetic diversity, species diversity, ecological diversity, and geopolitical perspectives. From the National Biological Information Infrastructure.
Meta Description: [ The NBII is an electronic gateway to
biological data and information maintained by federal, state
, and local government agencies; private sector organizations; and other
partners around the nation and the world. ]
Resources for the Future Library: Biodiversity - Research papers (PDF files) and project summaries related to economic and policy aspects of biodiversity protection. Topics include ecosystem valuation, endangered species laws, and habitat conservation.
Species 2000 - Project to provide indexing and links for all known species as the baseline dataset for studies of global biodiversity.
Meta Description: [ Species 2000 - indexing the worlds known species ]
The Global Diversity Foundation - The Global Diversity Foundation documents, monitors and promotes agricultural, biological and cultural diversity around the world, particularly through training and research.
Meta Description: [ The Global Diversity Foundation promotes biocultural diversity around the world. ]
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What is Biodiversity? - An introduction to meanings associated with the term biodiversity.
What is Biodiversity? - Different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists.
Meta Description: [ The California Biodiversity Council was formed in 1991 to improve coordination and cooperation between the various resource management and environmental protection organizations at federal, state, and local levels. ]
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What is Biological Diversity? - Overview and definitions.
World Atlas of Biodiversity - Interactive maps of biodiversity and human impacts from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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