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  • 04.01.2011 - By:Bz

    Wild animal of 2011: the lynx

    Since 1992 the Society for the Protection of German Game choses a species as "Wild Animal of the Year". In 2011 the lynx was chosen. The catlike predator with 70 cm shoulder hight and characteristic black tufts of hair on the ears lives in the forest and feeds of small prey.go to weblink

  • 04.01.2011 - By:Bz

    Cattle breed "Limpurger Rind" is the "Breed of the Year 2011"

    The cattle breed "Limpurger" was chosen to be the "Endangered Farm Animal Breed of the Year 2011" by the members of the The Society for the Conservation of Old and Endangered Livestock Breeds (GEH). GEH will be organising events in close cooperation with the respective breeding association and is looking forward to welcome all people interested in this old cattle breed already during the International Green Week in Berlin.go to weblink

  • 29.12.2010 - By:sen

    Worcestershire gene bank orchard saves rare fruits in England

    A special orchard, containing rare varieties of fruit trees, is being planted in Worcestershire. The two hectare orchard is being planted with around 170 trees of different traditional varieties of fruit that were grown in the Wyre Forest. It's hoped that the "gene bank" orchard will ensure the survival of rare fruit trees for future generations. The trees being planted include perry pears, plums, quince, medlar, and varieties of cherry, such as Elton, Blackeagle and White Heart. go to weblink

  • 14.12.2010 - By:ha

    Preserving genetic resources in agriculture

    The Eurepean Commission has publised a leaflet on preserving genetic resources in agriculture, which presents an overview of the 17 actions of the Community Programme 2006-2011 (Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004).go to weblink

  • 10.12.2010 - By:sen

    New database for Rhododendron

    In the course of the establishment of the German Genebank for Rhododendron experts toured through Germany for three years to record the diversity of species and cultivars of rhododendron in botanical gardens, in state and public institutes and private collections. The recorded data are now released in this database. Reliable detailed descriptions of 724 rhododendron species and subspecies as well as 3.926 rhododendron cultivars can be found as well as pictures and different opportunities for search.go to weblink

  • 03.12.2010 - By:bz

    Red List of endangered indigenous farm animal breeds in Germany updated

    Since its first publication in 2008, 2 breeds were added to the Red List. The National Committee on Animal Genetic Resources in Germany now states that of the 65 indigenous breeds subject to animal breeding legislation 54 (of 5 species) are endangered.[more]

  • 02.12.2010 - By:mh

    Tree species in Europe

    The European Forest Genetic Resources Programme EUFORGEN is a collaborative programme among 31 European countries (2010) to promote conservation and sustainable use of forest genetic resources. At its website EUFORGEN provides information, inter alia, about the natural distribution area of over 30 European trees species. These distribution maps of popular tree species such as aspen or lime trees, typical mountain species such as European larch to Mediterranean species such as Aleppo pine or Cork oak can be downloaded from the EUFORGEN website.go to weblink

  • 24.11.2010 - By:sen

    Kurt von Rümker Lectures

    The Association for Plant Breeding e.V. invites for the 15th times to the Kurt von Rümker Lectures at the 29. and 30. March 2011 in Quedlinburg, awarding the Kurt von Rümker Prize 2011. The lecture should be related to plant breeding and be originated from own research. Eligible are junior scientists, when their graduation dates back not longer than two years. For application you have to register a theme and a short validation of the supervising tutor until 31. December 2010 to the GPZ-Secretariat.go to weblink

  • 22.11.2010 - By:mh

    Discover our Forest Heritage

    As Germany's contribution to the International Year of Forests (2011) the website "Entdecken Sie unser Waldkulturerbe" ("Discover our Forest Heritage") was launched recently. Its aim is to draw attention to the forest, to increase his appreciation and enhance the social, political and public interest in forests. Visit the website for information about Forests and Forestry, including a calendar of events of NGOs. (German only)go to weblink

  • 17.11.2010 - By:sts

    Agrobiodiversity and the Common Agriculture Policy post 2013

    The symposium "New options for the conservation and sustainable use of the agrobiodiversity – effectiveness and perspectives of agri-environmental schemes" took place from 9 to 10 November 2010 in Bonn. It was organized by the Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity (IBV) together with DIVERSITAS Deutschland e.V. and the Netzwerk-Forum Biodiversitätsforschung Deutschland (Nefo) / Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). The more than 100 participants from policy, administration, science, nature protection and the lively discussions underlined the fact, that agrobiodiversity is of great importance and topicality in the further CAP discussion.go to weblink

  • 16.11.2010 - By:sen

    2nd “State of the World's Plant Genetic Resources” report

    The FAO launched its second report on “The State of the World's Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture”. This Report is a sequel to the first report published 12 years ago. It covers gene bank collection, effects of climate change and what is being done for the conservation and the sustainable use of genetic diversity in food and agricultural crops.go to weblink

  • 16.11.2010 - By:gb

    Bauer-Foundation: Research Program on Biodiversity

    The Bauer-Stiftung in the German Association of Foundations for Science has startet a program for junior researchers in the field of biodiversity for interdisciplinary and practical-oriented research. Application is possible until January 30th, 2011. Further information in German only.go to weblink

  • 08.11.2010 - By:sen

    Biodiversity and global food security in times of climate change

    The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) is hosting an international conference on the possibilities of integrated political approaches in agriculture and biodiversity policy on the Petersberg near Bonn on 16 and 17 December 2010. The conference’s objective is to better align agricultural policy measures aimed at maintaining biodiversity and using it sustainably with approaches aimed at safeguarding global food supplies.go to weblink

  • 05.11.2010 - By:ha

    Vacancy

    The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity at the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food in Bonn offers a position in the field of aquatic genetic resources. Deadline for application: 3 December 2010. More information in German only. go to weblink

  • 02.11.2010 - By:ha

    Volume on the "German Genebank for Ornamental Plants" published

    In November 2009, a symposium on „Conservation and Sustainable Use of Genetic Resources of Ornamental Plants - further Steps for the Development of the German Genebank for Ornamental Plants“ was held in Bonn, organised by the Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity (IBV) of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE). The present volume 30 of the serial „Agrobiodiversity“ contains the lecture contributions of this symposium.go to weblink

  • 25.10.2010 - By:mh

    Day of Action: Save our Chestnut Trees

    Nationwide, many chestnut trees make a miserable impression due to an infection with the chestnut leaf-miner. Many leaves are curled, brown and dry. The only thing which can be done now, in order to reduce the negative effect of the moth on the trees, is collecting the infested leaves. Therefore, the Schutzgemeinschaft Deutscher Wald (SDW) has organized this year's Day of Action to save the chestnut trees for 13 November 2010.go to weblink

  • 21.10.2010 - By:mvd

    Final TEEB report puts world’s natural assets on the global political radar

    The economic importance of the world's natural assets is now firmly on the political radar. This is the conclusion of The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) final report launched at the Convention on Biological Diversity’s 10th Conference of Parties meeting (CBD COP10) in Nagoya.go to weblink

  • 18.10.2010 - By:sen

    New directive of EU for marketing of fodder plant mixtures

    A new EU-directive of 30 August 2010 (Commission Directive 2010/60/EU) is providing certain derogations for marketing of fodder plant seed mixtures intended for use in the preservation of the natural environment. Member States shall bring into force, by 30 November 2011 at the latest, the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. go to weblink

  • 14.10.2010 - By:sen

    Announcement of the Second Call for Proposals of the AEGIS Competitive Grant Schemes

    The ECPGR Secretariat, is pleased to announce the Second Call for Proposals of the AEGIS Competitive Grant Scheme. In this call 68.470 € are available. The objective of the Grant is to support activities that will be directly linked to the goals of AEGIS and thus contribute to the establishment and/or operation of AEGIS. Applications may be submitted by any individual or institution based within an ECPGR member country. Grant outputs/results could be a method, a list of accessions, a database, etc. Deadline for applications is 31 December 2010.go to weblink

  • 13.10.2010 - By:mvd

    Announcement for a DFG Research Centre on Biodiversity Research

    The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) plans to establish a new DFG Research Centre on “Integrative Biodiversity Research” in October 2012. With the DFG Research Centre programme, the DFG supports the concentration of outstanding competence and resources at German universities on strategically selected topics. German universities may submit draft proposals by 14 January 2011.go to weblink

  • 12.10.2010 - By:mvd

    Post-2010 EU biodiversity strategy: Online stakeholder consultation

    There are clear indications that the EU has not achieved its 2010-target to halt biodiversity loss by 2010. The European Commission carries out an online consultation to gather input from a wide range of stakeholders on possible policy options for the European Union's post-2010 EU biodiversity strategy.go to weblink

  • 07.10.2010 - By:ha

    10th Gatersleben Research Conference

    Source: IPK

    The 10th Gatersleben Research Conference will be held on November 22nd – 24th 2010. Deadline for submission of poster abstacts is 15th October, registration deadline will be 1st November 2010.go to weblink

  • 04.10.2010 - By:sen

    Loss of Biodiversity endangers the long-term food security

    On the occasion of an international symposium in Madeira on 13.-15. September 84 researchers from 38 countries discussed strategies for the conservation, promotion and sustainable use of genetic diversity of our crops and of their wild relatives. In the focus of interest was the project AEGRO. In this project scientists from eight European countries develop under the coordination of the Julius-Kühn-Institute (JKI) strategies, methods and tools for the conservation of endangered wild plants and land races, which are relatives of our crops like oat, rape and cherries. go to weblink

  • 30.09.2010 - By:mvd

    New website of the German National Biodiversity Strategy

    A new website exclusively dedicated to the German National Biodiversity Strategy (NBS) was launched by the Parliamentary State Secretary Ursula Heinen-Esser of the German Federal Environment Ministry (BMU) during the 30th German Nature Protection Day in Stralsund (28.09.-1.10.2010). The website serves as main information platform regarding the implementation of the strategy.go to weblink

  • 30.09.2010 - By:dk

    IBV-Symposium 2010 – New options for the conservation and sustainable use of the agrobiodiversity

    The symposium "New options for the conservation and sustainable use of the agrobiodiversity – effectiveness and perspectives of agri-environmental schemes" will take place from 9 to 10 November 2010 in Bonn. It is organized by the Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity (IBV) together with DIVERSITAS Deutschland e.V. and the Netzwerk-Forum Biodiversitätsforschung Deutschland (Nefo) / Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ). Further information (in German) about the symposium and the registration are available here.go to weblink

  • 27.09.2010 - By:mh

    Impacts of climate change: Center of Excellence opened

    The first German Center of Excellence on the impacts of climate change was opened in Rheinland-Pfalz. The center is based at the Research Institute for Forest Ecology and Forestry (FAWF). Its objective is the scientific research on effects of climate change while developing and improving proposals to adapt to climate change in the fields of forestry, agriculture and viticulture.go to weblink

  • 20.09.2010 - By:sen

    „To Serve and Conserve“ – European Plant Genetic Resources Conference

    In April 2011, an EUCARPIA Plant Genetic Resources Conference will be held in Wageningen, The Netherlands. The meeting is organised with the objective to explore ways to improve service to plant genetic resources (PGR) users and effectiveness of PGR conservation. The conference welcomes anyone involved in PGR conservation and use. Each participant is invited to present a poster. go to weblink

  • 17.09.2010 - By:mh

    EUFGIS – a new European information-sharing portal

    The information-sharing portal of EUFGIS - European Information System on Forest Genetic Resources - was launched in Vienna on 15.09.2010. At present, over 30 countries have entered geo-referenced and standardized data on some 2200 gene conservation units across the entire distribution range of Europe’s forest trees into the portal. Thus, EUFGIS serves the practical gene conservation and promotes sustainable forest management in Europe. The EUFGIS project was supported by the European Commission under the Council Regulation (EC) No 870/2004 on the conservation, characterization, collection and utilization of genetic resources in agriculture.go to weblink

  • 13.09.2010 - By:gb

    New TEEB report published

    TEEB- "The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity" is an international initiative to draw attention to the global economic benefits of biodiversity. It is organised by the UN Environment Programme, and scientifically coordinated by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany. The now published report focusses on local and regional environment policy. The report gives practical guidance on how to deal with the challenge of biodiversity loss at a local and regional level. It examines what local governments can do with respect to natural resource management to support biodiversity, and proposes market-based approaches, such as Payment for Ecosystem Services.go to weblink

  • 09.09.2010 - By:mh

    German Beech forests: Nomination as UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site

    True primeval beech forests disappeared from Germany long ago, with only fragments remaining. Such forests are now only found in East Central Europe. The five areas proposed for nomination represent the most valuable remnants of extensive semi-natural beech forest stands in Germany. The expert’s survey takes place until 15. September 2010 by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Following recommendations of IUCN, the decision of the World Heritage Committee is expected for Summer 2011.go to weblink

  • 08.09.2010 - By:sts

    "Professor-Niklas-Medal" awarded to Prof. Dr. Werner Steffens

    Source: BMELV

    Professor Dr. Werner Steffens of the German Fisheries Association has been awarded with the “Professor Niklas Medal” in silver by the Federal Minister for Agriculture Ilse Aigner (BMELV) for his long-year work and dedication to German fisheries as well as the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.go to weblink

  • 30.08.2010 - By:mh

    International Year of the Forests 2011

    2011 has been declared the International Year of Forests - Forests For People- by the United Nations. The objective is to raise awareness and strengthen the sustainable forest management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests for the benefit of current and future generations. Under the auspices of the Federal President Christian Wulff the importance of forests for the quality of life within Germany will awaken attention to this subject.go to weblink

  • 25.08.2010 - By:sen

    Global Partnership Initiative for Plant Breeding Capacity Building

    Source: FAO

    The Global Partnership Initiative for Plant Breeding Capacity Building (GIPB) commissioned the development of a tool for assessing and improving capacities for plant breeding and seed systems. GIPB invites experts to participate in an e-consultation to discuss the draft version of this tool. GIPB would like to get broad input into ways to improve this document and the assessment procedures it describes. This discussion will be held from 25 August to 17 September 2010. After you register and logon, you will be able to access the full document at the DGroups website. go to weblink

  • 18.08.2010 - By:sen

    Agrobiodiversity – a crucial part of biodiversity

    On 3.-5. September the annual conference of SAFE (Safeguard for Agricultural Varieties in Europe) takes place in the Brandenburgs´ academy “Schloss Criewen”. It is a public meeting to the theme „Agrobiodiversity – a crucial part of biodiversity“.go to weblink

  • 16.08.2010 - By:sen

    Vavilov-Frankel-Fellowships 2011

    Bioversity International opens the 2011 Call for Research Proposals for the Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship. There will be two Fellowships, for up to US$ 20 000 each, which will be available for 2011 to carry out research, from 3 to 12 months, on a wide range of biophysical, economic and social themes related to the conservation and use of of genetic resources in developing countries. Deadline for appli-cation: 7 November 2010.go to weblink

  • 06.08.2010 - By:sen

    Niche varieties enrich the biodiversity on Swiss fields

    Since 1. July 2010 farmers may cultivate so-called niche varieties in Switzerland. The new regulation of seed and seed stock supports the diversity of arable crops and enables farmers to produce innovative products e.g. old potato varieties for consumers. The objectives of the new regulation are to ensure the food security of the Swiss population as well as to support the conservation and promotion of biodiversity of crop plants.go to weblink

  • 04.08.2010 - By:mh

    COST: Open Call

    The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) published an Open Call for research networks within its nine broad domains. The Open Call follows a two-stage process: preliminary proposal and full proposal. Proposals should include researchers from a minimum of five COST countries. Entries of preliminary proposals will be accepted until September 24, 2010. go to weblink

  • 03.08.2010 - By:sen

    10th Gatersleben Research Conference

    The 10th Gatersleben Research Conference, will be held on November 22nd – 24th 2010. In light of the ongoing progress in the field of genomics, the focus of the conference is "Sequence-informed Crop Research" and the program will address a broad spectrum of fundamental and applied aspects of the topic. Abstract submission deadline for oral presentation is approaching on 15th August, registration deadline is on the 1st November.go to weblink

  • 20.07.2010 - By:fb

    Biopatenting: Enlarged Board of the European Patent Office meets on 20 July 2010

    [Translate to en:] Logo des EPA

    On 20 and 21 July 2010, the Enlarged Board of the European Patent Office will be looking at whether marker-assisted selection is a biological breeding process or is a technical method and therefore patentable. Its decision on the interpretation of the relevant passage in the EPC and the definition of criteria to be applied in the patent grant procedure is likely to be published by the end of the year, but the judgment is unlikely to be announced immediately after the hearing. The patentability of plants and animals in general will not be discussed at this occasion. go to weblink

  • 20.07.2010 - By:sen

    City of Hagen opens its Cherry Nature Trail

    On Monday 9. August at 10 am the Cherry Nature Trail of Hagen will celebratory be opened. The Cherry Nature Trail guides visitors through a substantial collection of cherry varieties, which were planted since 2003. Altogether seven information boards inform visitors about history, use, ecology, biodiversity and aspects of landscape of the cherries in the area of Hagen.go to weblink

  • 12.07.2010 - By:ha

    German Genebank for Grapewine established

    [Translate to en:] Quelle: JKI

    Parliamentary State Secretary Julia Klöckner of the BMELV opened up the German Genebank for Grapewine (DGR) on 9 July 2010. The partner institutions of the DGR do conserve more than 5.000 accessions of grapewine. The network is coordinated by the Julius Kühn Institute – Federal Research Institute for Cultivated Plants (JKI), the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food is responsible for international collaboration.go to weblink

  • 08.07.2010 - By:sts

    Biopatents: A Threat to the Use and Conservation of Agrobiodiversity?

    The Advisory Board on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources at the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection published a position paper addressing possible threats of biopatents to the use and conservation of agrobiodiversity. The position paper was officially handed over by the chairpersons of the Advisory Board to the Parliamentary State Secretary Julia Klöckner of the BMELV during a press conference in Berlin at July 7th.go to weblink

  • 08.07.2010 - By:sen

    Red List of Endangered Local Economic Plants in Germany released

    The Red List of Endangered Local Economic Plants in Germany is published by the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food. The Red List comprises information from the relevant Laender authorities as well as substantial input from the Julius Kühn Institute – Federal Research Institute for Cultivated Plants (JKI) and further experts. The Red List comprises groups of species, varieties and landraces of local economic plants, that were adapted to local conditions and of importance in use in former times.go to weblink

  • 29.06.2010 - By:ha

    Outstanding Papers on Plant Genetic Resources

    Awardees for the best paper published in Crop Science in 2008 on plant genetic resources are amongst other Bernd Horneburg and Heiko C. Becker (both University of Göttingen) for their article on lentils: Crop adaptation in on-farm management by natural and conscious selection: A case study with lentil. go to weblink

  • 15.06.2010 - By:gb

    New International Science Policy Body on Biodiversity to be established

    Governments have recently decided to establish a new international body on biodiversity. The "Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)" will, similar to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), give independent und reliable information on the state and the development of world`s biodiversity, thus supporting governments and other actors to contribute to conservation and sustainable utilization of biodiversity. go to weblink

  • 14.06.2010 - By:ha

    What are the costs for the conservation of Europe’s biodiversity?

    [Translate to en:] Quelle:Europäische Kommission

    On 25 June 2010 the European Commission organizes in Berlin a panel discussion about European politics in the field of conservation of European biodiversity with representatives of farmers and associations for nature conservation. Deadline for registration: 23 June 2010. go to weblink

  • 07.06.2010 - By:gb

    Agrobiodiversity on tour

    "Diversity on tour" is a rolling-classroom-bus that tours to schools all over Germany to inform about agrobiodiversity. "Diversity on tour" is part of the initiave on agrobiodiversity of the Federal Ministry for Agriculture. The intiative was opened by the Federal Minister Aigner in May. It offers a lot of activities and information on the conservation and sustainable utilization of agrobiodiversity. A comprehensive website informs about agrobiodiversity with e.g. specific information for teachers, journalists and consumers. The "Map of Diversity" shows, who is doing what and where in Germany for the conservation and utilization of agrobiodiversity. More information in German only. go to weblink

  • 28.05.2010 - By:mh

    STEP Award

    The STEP Award, a business award initiated by Infraserv Höchst and F.A.Z.-Institut Innovationsprojekte (Innovation Projects), is being awarded for the fifth time this year. The competi-tion is open to successful businesses operating in the pharmaceutical, chemical, life-science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, medical-engineering and greentech industries in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Entries will be accepted until July 31, 2010. More Information about the eligibility criteria and the application process can be found at the following link (in German only).go to weblink

  • 27.05.2010 - By:mh

    Forestry for Life

    As a contribution towards the International Year of Biodiversity (2010) and the International Year of Forests (2011) the website "Forstwirtschaft schafft Leben" was lauched recently. Visit the website for information about biological diversity, including a calendar of events of NGOs, educational centers and federal offices. (in German only)go to weblink

  • 21.05.2010 - By:ha

    Vacancy

    The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity at the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food in Bonn offers a position in the field of aquatic genetic resources. Deadline for application: 18 June 2010. More information in German only. go to weblink

  • 21.05.2010 - By:ha

    Vacancy (Kopie 1)

    The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity at the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food in Bonn offers a position in the field of aquatic genetic resources. Deadline for application: 18 June 2010. More information in German only. go to weblink

  • 18.05.2010 - By:mz

    Launch of the German Genebank for Rhododendon

    On the occasion of the opening of the RHODO 2010 - the largest exhibition of rhododendrons in Europe - the German Genebank for Rhododendon was launched. The genebank (a network of approx. 40 private and public partners) aims at the conservation and the sustainable use of the diversity of rhododendron and is part of the German Genebank for Ornamentals, which is coordinated by the Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity (IBV) of the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) in Bonn. go to weblink

  • 29.04.2010 - By:mh

    Jatropha for Biodiesel

    Jatropha plant, © Deutsche BP AG

    General Motors Co. (GM) announced a five-year partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to help develop the potential of the jatropha plant as a sustainable biofuel energy crop. The goal of the project is to demonstrate that the drought-resistant, non-edible jatropha plant can produce significant quantities of oil for conversion to biodiesel and to develop new varieties of the plant that have high yields, can withstand frost, and grow in temperate climates. go to weblink

  • 27.04.2010 - By:gb

    Funding Measures for Biodiversity by DAAD

    The German Academic Exchange Service offers for 2011 a measure package called "Quality Net on Biodiversity". The funding provided by the DAAD measures for biodiversity, aims to support German institutions of higher education at the various academic levels of scientists, alumni, and students, to directly address those issues of biodiversity, which are immediately affected by the development in the partner countries, and which on their part directly influence the development of these countries. There is currently a call for proposals for funding measures on biodiversity : project start 2011, deadline 15th. of July 2010!go to weblink

  • 27.04.2010 - By:ha

    Genetic Variabiltiy and Chemical Analysis of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

    With finacial suppport of the Agency for Renewable Resources (FNR) a documentation on "Genetic Variabiltiy and Chemical Analysis of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants" was recently publised. The two authors Hartwig Schulz and Joachim Keller from Julius Kühn-Institut, Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants and Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) provide a comprehensive overview on genetic diversity and methods of chemical analysis. The publication (in German only) is available for download at the FNR server. go to weblink

  • 13.04.2010 - By:gb

    BLE presents agrobiodiversity on exhibition in Bonn

    Every year the city of Bonn organises a so-called "spring market". This years market is on 17.04.2010. This year being the International year of Biodiversity, the Federal Office for Agriculture and food (BLE) presents "agrobiodiversity". Rare tomatoe varieties, native crabs, a memo-game on fruit and vegetable varieties and a lot of information are presented. go to weblink

  • 07.04.2010 - By:ha

    Day of the Tree

    On the occasion of the Day of the Tree (25 April 2010) the city of Hagen will plant a wild cherry tree (Prunus avium) as part of its nature trail for cherry varieties. Growing cherries has a long history in the area of Hagen and the city is also part of the German Fruit Genebank.go to weblink

  • 30.03.2010 - By:mh

    World deforestation decreased

    Forests cover just over 4 billion hectares or 31 % of the world's total land area. Globally, around 13 million hectares of forests were converted to other uses or lost through natural causes each year between 2000 and 2010, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Although, world deforestation has decreased over the past ten years, it continues at an alarmingly high rate in many countries, according to key findings of FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010.go to weblink

  • 25.03.2010 - By:um

    Vacancy

    The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity at the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food in Bonn offers a position in the field of aquatic genetic resources. Deadline for application: 23 April 2010. More information in German only. go to weblink

  • 22.03.2010 - By:gb

    Job announcement of the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)

    Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig offers a job in the frame of a project on establishing a network on biodiversity research in Germany. More information in German only. go to weblink

  • 22.03.2010 - By:ha

    Conference on Biodiversity Research

    The coordinators of the transdisciplinary research programme “Biodiversity and Global Change” (BIOLOG) are organising a public conference "Biodiversity Research - Milestones for Sustainability" on 29-30 March 2010 at the Umweltforum Auferstehungskirche in Berlin, Germany. Biodiversity science will be the focus of the event, and implications of research results for biodiversity monitoring and biodiversity conservation will be discussed in the context of national, European and international policies for sustainable use of natural resources.go to weblink

  • 10.03.2010 - By:ha

    International Symposium Towards the Establishment of Genetic Reserves for Crop Wild Relatives and Landraces"

    The European Cooperative Programme for Plant Genetic Resources (ECPGR) and the Julius Kühn-Institut - Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants (JKI) are organising a symposium “Towards the establishment of genetic reserves for crop wild relatives and landraces in Europe”, which will be held at the University of Madeira, Funchal (Portugal), from 13th to 16th September, 2010.go to weblink

  • 04.03.2010 - By:ha

    Vacancy

    The Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity at the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food in Bonn offers a position in the field of plant genetic resources. Deadline for application: 26 March 2010. More information in German only. go to weblink

  • 16.02.2010 - By:ha

    Cherry of the Year 2010 - Lucienkirsche

    The city of Hagen (Germany) is part of the German Genebank for Cherry and actively involved in the conservation and sustainable utilisation of the diversity of cherry varieties. The proclamation of the variety Lucienkirsche as cherry of the year 2010 takes into account the importance of this variety for the region of Hagen and the north-west part of Germany in the second half of the 19th century.go to weblink

  • 23.02.2010 - By:mh

    International Green Week

    Dr. Kloos presented Minister Aigner a memory game on agrobiodiversity, BLE

    At the traditional opening press tour Federal Minister Ilse Aigner opens the exhibition hall 23a of the Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) at this year's International Green Week. On this occasion the President of the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE) Dr. Kloos presented Minister Aigner a memory game with the subject of biological diversity. The game was developed by the Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity of BLE and is a contribution to the International Year of Biodiversity 2010. go to weblink

  • 07.01.2010 - By:um

    Crucian Carp - Fish of the year 2010

    Crucian Carp - Fish of the year 2010

    The Crucian Carp was selected as fish of the year 2010 from the German and Austrian organisations "Verband Deutscher Sportfischer" (VDSF), "Österreichisches Kuratorium für Fischerei und Gewässerschutz" (ÖKF), "Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BfN)" and "Verband Deutscher Sporttaucher" (VDST). The Crucian Carp is a cyprinide and a true survivalist. It can even survive locked in ice. Unfortunately the stocks are declining in our home waters. The preferred habitats, river meadows and plain shore areas, are often harmed by regulation of waterways. (in German only) go to weblink

  • 06.01.2010 - By:sts

    Biological diversity - conservation by use

    Logo of the Federal Ministry for the International year of Biodiversity 2010

    The Federal Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection (BMELV) supports especially in the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 the conservation and sustainable use of agrobiodiversity. Regarding this diversity, the best way for conservation is its actual and sustainable use. Events and activities in this context are labelled in 2010 by the BMELV with a special logo and slogan: "Biological diversity - conservation by use". go to weblink

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    International Year of Biodiversity 2010

    Logo of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010

    The United Nations has declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity with the goal to increase public awareness throughout the world for biodiversity, its value and its endangerment. Biodiversity needs to be further integrated in key political and social processes. An ongoing loss of biodiversity is threatening the capacity of ecosystems to continue providing enough goods and services. go to weblink

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