Quebec Centre for Biodiversity Science /newsroom/taxonomy/term/3090/all en New Canadian headquarters for global biodiversity research network /newsroom/channels/news/new-canadian-headquarters-global-biodiversity-research-network-323136 <p>The Group on Earth Observations - Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON), a global research network and community of practice dedicated to improved monitoring of Earth’s biodiversity, announces the relocation of its headquarters from Leipzig, Germany, to Montreal, Canada.</p> <p>GEO BON responds to the urgent need for the best possible data and knowledge to support decisions to avoid unsustainable biodiversity loss. The information it provides will support international and national actions to meet biodiversity targets and Sustainable Development Goals.</p> Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:12:37 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 221775 at /newsroom Critical information missing in fight to save wildlife /newsroom/channels/news/critical-information-missing-fight-save-wildlife-262598 <p><span>With global temperatures continuing to rise at an alarming rate, predictions for the impact of climate change on plants and wildlife must improve to give scientists a clearer picture of which species are most at risk of extinction.</span></p> Thu, 08 Sep 2016 17:52:33 +0000 katherine.gombay@mcgill.ca 26132 at /newsroom Wallace’s century-old map of natural world updated /newsroom/channels/news/wallace%E2%80%99s-century-old-map-natural-world-updated-219609 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:47:13 +0000 christopher.chipello@mcgill.ca 12343 at /newsroom