Biodiversity

Editors: Castro, P., Azeiteiro, U.M., Bacelar-Nicolau, P., Leal Filho, W., Azul, A.M. (Eds.)
Addresses highly topical subjects: biodiversity, education for sustainable development, and sustainability
Presents a wide range of authors from all continents (covering topics from polar biology conservation to urban conservation)
Has a strong interdisciplinary focus, sparking new interest in the social sciences, life sciences, and education sectors
Presents a balanced mix of research, projects, and teaching experiences, sure to be of interest to a wide academic audience
Contributes to the successful and timely implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011–2020 adopted by the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, held from 18 to 29 October 2010, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Habitat Preservation Plan - HPP

Oceans cover more than 70% of earth and host a largely unknown marine biodiversity critical for future human beings. An improved knowledge of marine biodiversity at various scales (from genes to ecosystems) is required to facilitate building integrated scenarios and policies for a sustainable development as well as its conservation. Understanding species interactions, ecosystem functioning and dynamics, as well as biodiversity uses is presently a scientific challenge. Conservation of marine biodiversity is now a worldwide priority emphasized by several international conventions (UN, CBD..) and a key target for European policies and national strategies.