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In the face of an escalating biodiversity crisis, it is imperative to concentrate efforts on developing comprehensive strategies in countries with lower economies, where the rich natural heritage is most vulnerable yet crucial for ecological balance. This aligns with the target set in the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) vision 2050, which calls for urgent action to 'put biodiversity on a path to recovery by 2030 for the benefit of planet and people'. Africa, hosting a quarter of the world's terrestrial biodiversity hotspots, is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. In light of this, our project specifically focuses on Nigeria, aiming to leverage its unique biodiversity to inform and enhance conservation strategies.
The project’s primary objective is to contribute to biodiversity conservation by compiling all domestically and globally accessible data on vascular plants and habitats related to Nigeria, identifying priority plant sites, and providing accessible maps and data to enable local, national, and international stakeholders to direct conservation efforts and resources, thus supporting plant-species-related indicators in the post-2020 GBF. This presentation will provide an update on the progress made so far, highlighting key achievements, challenges encountered, and the next steps in our ongoing efforts to support African biodiversity.
Our ultimate goal is to develop a model that can be replicated in other countries, enhancing worldwide conservation strategies and contributing to the global recovery of biodiversity. The project receives support from iDiv’s Flexpool, which prioritizes proposals aimed at capacity building, particularly focusing on communities and regions underrepresented in science.
| Status Group | Postdoctoral Researcher |
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