IUBS Scientific Programmes
One of IUBS’ main activities is to initiate, facilitate and coordinate research and other scientific activities necessitating international, interdisciplinary cooperation. IUBS conducts international collaborative scientific programmes in close cooperation with its ordinary and scientific members.
Conservation of Paleobiology in Africa (CPIA)
Addressing the conservation needs through unification of the Biological Sciences by using paleontological information to inform
Global Integrative Pastoralism Project (GIPP)
Creation of an international information network to compile, standardize and make data on pastoralism available.
Governance of Global Taxonomic Lists
Development of a governance regime, bringing together lead taxonomists, principal users of taxonomy, existing
Science Policy Forum for Biodiversity
IUBS possesses core strengths in integrative biology that contribute to better understanding of life and its diversity. In this context, IUBS has been actively partnering with the “Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)” since 1998. A specific example of its active role is in the organization of meetings of “Science for Biodiversity Forum” at the CBD, framing policies with scientific information for the attainment of the goals of the conventions. IUBS supplements these core strengths by integrating information from other areas of biology, and from the physical sciences and humanities, to help solve major environmental problems.
IUBS Initiatives
In order to facilitate the implementation of future Scientific Programmes, IUBS supports projects, which prepare translational research, with the aid of its Ordinary and Scientific Members.
International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development 2022
A global effort to focus link basic sciences and the Sustainable Development Goals.
IUBS Centenary Webinar Series
A Webinar Series bringing the best of all disciplines to discuss evolution, taxonomy
Education and Outreach
Bio Education
An effort aims to bring together biologists and educators from various parts of the world to discuss the practical issues of
Science of Pollution-Tolerant and Climate-Resistant Plants
A project aims to develop capacity for screening pollution tolerant and climate resilient plants for climate change
TROP ICSU:Climate Change Education
A global project to collect, curate, develop and make available educational resources to educators and leaners, to integrate
Events Sponsored by IUBS
To ensure that it remains active and relevant to all member countries, and to attract potential new members, IUBS aims to be more inclusive; its scientific programs include representatives from as many member and non-member countries as possible.
