Global biodiversity assessment

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Title:

Author:

Heywood, V. H. (Vernon Hilton), 1927-

ISBN:

9780521564816

Publication Information:

Cambridge ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 1995.

Physical Description:

x, 1140 p. : ill., maps ; 31 cm.

General Note:

"Published for the United Nations Environment Programme."

Contents:

1. Introduction / V. H. Heywood and I. Baste -- 2. Characterization of biodiversity / F. A. Bisby -- 3. Magnitude and distribution of biodiversity / D. I. Hawksworth and M. T. Kalin-Arroyo -- 4. Generation, maintenance and loss of biodiversity / R. Barbault and S. D. Sastrapradja -- 5. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: basic principles / H. A. Mooney, J. Lubchenco, R. Dirzo and O. E. Sala -- 6. Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning: ecosystem analyses / H. A. Mooney, J. Lubchenco, R. Dirzo and O. E. Sala -- 7. Inventorying and monitoring of biodiversity / N. E. Stork and M. J. Samways -- 8. The resource base for biodiversity assessments / D. L. Hawksworth -- 9. Data and information management and communication / S. Olivieri, J. Harrison and J. R. Busby -- 10. Biotechnology / B. Barlow and G. T. Tzotzos -- 11. Human influences on biodiversity / J. A. McNeely, M. Gadgil, C. Leveque, C. Padoch and K. Redford -- 12. Economic values of biodiversity / C. Perrings.

13. Measures for conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use of its components / K. Miller, M. H. Allegretti, N. Johnson and B. Jonsson -- Annex 1 Organization of the Global Biodiversity Assessment -- Annex 2 List of institutions and staff involved in the GBA project -- Annex 3 Venues, dates and participants in GBA meetings and workshops -- Annex 4 Contributors to the Global Biodiversity Assessment -- Annex 5 List of peer reviewers of the Global Biodiversity Assessment -- Annex 6 Glossary -- Annex 7 List of acronyms.

Subject Term:

Biodiversity.

Biodiversity conservation.

Added Author:

Heywood, V. H. (Vernon Hilton), 1927-

Watson, R. T.

Added Corporate Author:

United Nations Environment Programme.

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Summary

The survival of the Earth's biological resources is under threat from rapidly expanding human populations that are degrading the environment at an accelerating rate. Despite the increased awareness of the importance of biological diversity, the scientific foundations on which to plan conservation and development policies are still being developed. The Global Biodiversity Assessment represents an unparalleled attempt to provide an independent scientific analysis of the current issues. It assesses the present state of knowledge, identifies gaps in understanding and draws attention to those issues where scientists have reached a consensus as well as those where uncertainty has led to conflicting viewpoints and a need for further research. The Assessment provides an unprecedented source of information for decision-makers, officials, scientists and others interested in the future of the planet.