The "Austrian Collections and Databases on Species Diversity" is an interdisciplinary study for the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. The study (*) provides for the first time a nationwide overview covering Austrian collections and databases on species diversity in the fields of zoology, botany, microbiology and agriculture, (*) includes the public as well as the private sector, (*) is based on an interdisciplinary project approach and on the cooperation of the leading specialist institutions in Austria, and (*) constitutes Austria's thematic contribution to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). ... [Information of the supplier]
In 2001, Austria and the other EU member states already belonged to the first nations that have declared to stop the loss of biodiversity. Even though Austria has already seen considerable progress and success, more than 33% of native vertebrate species and 40% of fern and flowering plant species are endangered. The loss of species diversity is recognised by the majority of Austrians as a "serious problem" but is seen as a global and not an “Austrian” development. With this in mind, the Ministry of Life (Lebensministerium) and others initiated the “vielfaltleben” (living diversity) campaign with the following goals: with strong partners, creative PR and awareness-raising activities as well as ongoing media coverage, reach the majority of the population and make biological diversity an open topic. Numerous vielfaltleben conservation projects covering all of Austria are providing a fundamental contribution to the conservation and preservation of over 100 threatened species and habitats. We operate in close cooperation with land owners and users, businesses and local authorities, NGOs as well as stakeholders. ... [Information of the supplier, translated and modified]
With its third international conference "GGBN 2018" taking place in Vienna from May 22nd to 25th, GGBN along with the accompanying organizing institutions will focus on topics related to the exploration of the wealth of diversity that is currently stored in biodiversity biobanks worldwide. Surrounding the main theme of "The International Day for Biological Diversity" proclaimed by the United Nations, sessions will cover agricultural, forest and environmental biodiversity and their characterization by state-of-the-art genomic, phenomic and molecular tools. This characterization process is a substantial part of any long-term strategy to ensure the preservation of biodiversity and thereby to secure the foundation for subsistence of mankind. ... [Information of the supplier]
BirdLife is the largest organization for ornithology and the protection of birds in Austria and the only one active throughout the entire country. BirdLife Austria protects birds in Austria: through scientific work, which represents the basis for successful protection of nature; with the help of concrete conservation programmes for threatened species and their habitats; and by providing information to the public on current topics relating to the protection of birds. Furthermore: we are involved in protecting the areas in Austria that are most important to birds; and by means of advice and lobbying we help ensure observance of the legal instruments to protect birds. ... [Information of the supplier]
From the protection of the Vienna Woods, the rescue of the Krimml Waterfalls and the Neusiedlersee to Project überLEBEN , we have undertaken almost 100 years of active work in nature conservation. And it continues! The Naturschutzbund (Nature Conservation Association of Austria) has achieved much and has much more do to. As an association, it is dependent on supporters. With their help, it has productively committed itself to nature since 1913. ... [Information of the supplier, translated]
It is the aim of the project to put improved principles and methods on the use of semi-natural grassland as a source of biodiversity improvement into practise to guarantee ecological and sustainable restoration. To reach this goal, big efforts are laid into a widespread dissemination of know how, which is the most important part regarding the topic of the project SALVERE, not investments or patents. The conferences will be aimed mainly at policymakers, local authorities, technicians and public. After project completion, the dissemination of the results will be mainly happen through the publication of the Guidelines, which will be available in printed and in electronic versions and which will be delivered to all participants to the field visits, workshops and conferences. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Der Verein hat sich den Schutz der Alpenpflanzen und Alpentiere und darüber hinaus der Bergwelt in ihrer Gesamtheit vor beeinträchtigenden und zerstörenden Eingriffen zur Aufgabe gemacht. Unsere wesentlichen Aktivitäten sind die Verbreitung und Durchsetzung unserer Vorstellungen und Bestrebungen durch a) enge Kontakte zu anderen Naturschutzorganisationen und wissenschaftlichen Institutionen; b) Zusammenarbeit mit staatlichen und kommunalen Dienststellen; c) gutachtliche und beratenden Tätigkeit; d) Mitarbeit in Planungs- und Naturschutzbeiräten bei Landesgesetzen und Verordnungen; e) Einflussnahme bei Errichtung von Natur- und Landschaftsschutzgebieten, Nationalparks und europäischen Schutzgebieten; f) gezielte Abwehrmaßnahmen und Einsprüche bei schädlichen Eingriffen in die Landschaft; g) Information der Öffentlichkeit durch die Massenmedien; h) Herausgabe eines Jahrbuchs und Sonderveröffentlichungen unseres Vereins und i) ehrenamtliche Tätigkeit. ... [Information des Anbieters]
On behalf of the scientific committee we invite you to the 3rd Annual Meeting in Conservation Genetics which will be held from 26-28 February 2018 at the Natural History Museum Vienna. Your contributions will inform on exciting conservation genetic research and emerging new developments. Our objectives are to provide a platform for personal exchange for scientists, practitioners and stakeholders interested in conservation genetics and to establish a network in conservation genetics in Central Europe and beyond. Keynotes will be given by renowned scientists from within the European conservation genetic community.We welcome researchers at all levels of their scientific career, practitioners and stakeholders to exchange results and discuss new ideas in conservation genetics. We are looking forward to welcoming you in February! ... [Information of the supplier]