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Biodiversity research at the
Institute of Ecologyof Vilnius University
and
the Bioplatformproject
by Eduardas Budrys, [email protected]
Vilniaus Universiteto
Ekologijos institutas (EI)
Institute of Ecologyof Vilnius University (IEVU)
Akademijos 2, Vilnius LT-08412, LITHUANIA Tel./Fax. +370 5 [email protected] www.ekoi.lt
Vilniaus Universiteto
Ekologijos institutas (EI)
Dept. of Ecological Physiology, Ethology and Parasitology
Dept. of Terrestrial Ecosystems
Dept. of Aquatic Ecosystems
Structure
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
Dept. of Terrestrial Ecosystems
Major research trends
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
sensitivity, vulnerability, adaptation and microevolution of terrestrial ecosystems and their constituent parts under the impact of global climate change and anthropogenic load
Major research trends
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
functioning, adaptation and evolution of aquatic ecosystems under the impact of global climate change and anthropogenic load
Dept. of Aquatic Ecosystems
Major research trends
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
physiological and ethological mechanisms of animal population management;diversity of parasitic organisms and their functions in ecosystems
Dept. of Ecological Physiology, Ethology and Parasitology
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
All departments of IEVU conduct research into processes & functions of various ecosystems, consequently,
research into biodiversitythat implements these processes & functions of the ecosystems
Basic facilities GIS group: computerized geographical information system for digitized and remote sensing data analysis, used for ecosystem and habitat diversity studies
Molecular laboratory: equipment for isoenzyme, DNA and RNA sequencing, PCR, and other molecular diversity research
Research vessel: studies of Baltic Sea and Curonian lagoon ecosystems
Microscopes, other laboratory and field research equipment, etc.
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
Important collections
more than 10,000 slides of blood Protista (probably unique in the Eastern Europe)
collection of parasitic Plathelminthes
insect collection – more than 500,000 specimens
collection of Lithuanian mammal sculls
etc.
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
Publications, issued by the Institute of Ecology Publishers
Acta Zoologica Lituanica (4 issues/year)
60-70% of articles deal with biodiversity
Monographs and other books (1-2/year)
ca. 90% concern biodiversity
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
Participation in FP5
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
BEEP: Biological Effects on Environmental Pollution in marine coastal ecosystems
FAME: Development, evaluation and implementation of a standardized fish-base assessment method for the ecological status of European rivers
FaEu-NAS: Fauna Europaea extension to NAS countries
Bioplatform: European Platform for Biodiversity
BIOFORUM-NAS: European Biodiversity Forum – implementing the ecosystem approach
ENBI: European Network for Biodiversity Information
Recent cataloguing (and in some cases status assessment) of Lithuanian Fauna:
Biodiversity research
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
Parasitic ProtistaHelminthsCrustaceaOdonataLepidopteraTrichopteraHymenopteraDiptera
CyclostomataPiscesAmphibiaReptiliaAvesMammalia
E.g., recent descriptions of new species from Europe(valid names according to Fauna Europaea draft database 2004)
S. Pakalniškis: 22 new species (Diptera: Agromyzidae)
A. Jakimavičius: 10 new species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae)
V. Jonaitis: 6 new species (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)
Biodiversity research
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
Partnership in the FP5 Bioplatform project
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
The goal of the Bioplatform project is:to support the "European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy" (EPBRS)
Participation at EPBRS conferences
Institute of Ecology of Vilnius University
2001 Sweden: Sigtuna
Belgium: Brussels
2002 Spain: Almeria
Denmark: Silkeborg
2003 Greece: Mythimna
Poland: Bialowieza
Italy: Florence
2004 Ireland: Killarney
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
EPBRS
is an European forum for scientists and policy makers to ensure that research contributes to halting the loss of biodiversity by 2010
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
EPBRSan informal platform
to exchange views and ideas
to develop a biodiversity research strategy for Europe
The bi-annual EPBRS meetings have been systematically linked to the EU presidency
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
EPBRS
ensures the information flow between
science and policy between all states
associated to the running Framework
Programme and the European
Commission
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
EPBRSis a self-sustaining platform where scientists, policymakers & stakeholders exchange views and combine forces to plan, implement and exploit the research needed to reduce biodiversity loss and underpin the conservation and sustainable use of the components of biodiversity in Europe
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
EPBRS…and produces recommendationsaddressed to EC and other responsible science policy authorities
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
Impact and influence is only possible if EPBRS produces useful results
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
Missioncomponents of ERA for biodiversity researchdiscussion on the EC biodiversity prioritiesdissemination of best practicesinformation on national biodiversity activitiesnetworking that leads to long-term co-operationstimulation of partnership within countriescomparison of experiences regarding the role of science in the implementation of EU directivesopportunity for EC and national officials to communicate on emerging decisionsetc.
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
Membership at the EPBRS meetingsIdeally the delegations should be composed of
a senior scientist working in the field of biodiversity who has responsibilities related to policy making, and
a policy-maker with responsibilities for biodiversity research
wherever possible members should be selected from national delegations to CBD SBSTTA* meetings*Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice
European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy
EPBRS collaborates withthe national biodiversity platforms:Austrian Network Environmental ResearchBelgian Biodiversity PlatformCzech BioplatformFinnish Biodiversity Research Programme FIBREFrench Institute of BiodiversityHungarian Biodiversity PlatformIrelands National Platform for Biodiversity ResearchScottish Biodiversity ForumSwedish Biodiversity CentreSwiss Biodiversity ForumUK Biodiversity Partnershipetc.
National Biodiversity Platforms
general aimsraise the effectiveness of national biodiversity research: define a national biodiversity research strategy implement interdisciplinary research programmes that involve natural and social scientists improve the exchange of information between national researchers and policy makers identify gaps in knowledge, to establish plans to fill themencourage European cohesion in biodiversity research: help to link the national biodiversity research activities to international onesbring out the strong points of national research, transfer knowledge locally, regionally and, through the EPBRS, throughout Europe
National Biodiversity Platforms
general activitiesparticipation in the establishment of priorities for national research programmes in biodiversity dissemination of biodiversity research results in political, administrative and scientific communities focusing attention of scientists on key scientific problems of public interestcollaboration with the national Clearing House Mechanism meetings and seminars between scientists and stakeholders
information exchange with corresponding national platforms in other countries participation in the CBD process, ENBI, GBIF, DIVERSITAS, etc.
National Biodiversity Platforms
partners and participantsParticipants normally include natural and social scientists representing nationally important research organisations key individuals from policy-making organisations such as ministries and funding agencies.
It is also often helpful to includenatural history museums, botanical gardensthe national environment agency or its equivalentnational biodiversity research networksrelevant national non-governmental organisationsindustry and private companies
National Biodiversity Platforms
partners and participantsTypically: a forum where scientists and policy makers meet periodically to discuss the preferred strategic direction for biodiversity research.
In some cases: salaried staff seconded from appropriate institutions.
It may be a permanent network of interested organisations, with a secretariat.
As a minimum, it is sometimes possible that a single dedicated and highly motivated individual may be able to undertake many of the core tasks of the platform.
Lithuanian biodiversity research forum
Lithuanian Biodiversity Research Forum / Network / Centre / Group (5/2/1/1)
Would it be useful? All respondents of questionnaire: yes (9/9)
Organisation: informal network: 3/9working group at the Academy of Sciences: 2/9program of the Lithuanian Science and Studies Foundation: 2/9public institution: 1/9department of the Ministry of Environment, responsible for the national CHM: 1/9
Lithuanian biodiversity research forum
aims
to participate in formation of the national biodiversity research strategy yes
to coordinate biodiversity research at the national level yes, but depends on organization
to rise public awareness and promote knowledge of biodiversity values yes
Lithuanian biodiversity research forum
objectives to participate in formation of the national biodiversity research strategy
to define the national biodiversity research priorities, ensuring discussion of scientists, policy-makers and stakeholders yes to help responsible policy-makers and practitioners to understand the science-based requirements of biodiversity research yesto ensure participation of researchers in defining of scientific aspects of the biodiversity conservation yesto promote development of the national biodiversity research programs in consistency with the international ones yes
Lithuanian biodiversity research forum
objectives to coordinate biodiversity research at the national level
to inform researchers, policy-makers and practitioners about biodiversity-related projects yes
to identify gaps in knowledge of the country’s biodiversity, to promote projects to fill them yes
to ensure that of researchers in defining of scientific aspects of the biodiversity conservation yes
to promote development of the national biodiversity research programs in consistency with the international ones yes
Lithuanian biodiversity research forum
objectives to rise public awareness and promote knowledge of biodiversity values
to promote dissemination of biodiversity research results to policy-makers and practitioners responsible for conservation yes, but respecting IPR to promote awareness of society of biodiversity (scientific, social, ethical etc.) values, the CBD and importance of science input to its implementation yesto inform researchers about the achievements and priorities of biodiversity research in the other European countries and co-ordinate research effort with them yesto promote best national biodiversity research and conservation practices at European level yes
Lithuanian biodiversity research forum
activities
website with working documents and links to Lithuanian, European and world resources on biodiversity information, etc. yes
development of biodiversity research programs 6/9
electronic conferences 4/9
yearly conferences/workshops 7/9
electronic bulletin 6/9
Lithuanian biodiversity research forum
funding
resources of forum partners 3/9
funding by projects of partners & their consortia 3/9
inter-institutional program of the Lithuanian Science and Studies Foundation, developed during 2005 6/9
support by participants – sponsors 3/9
Ačiū!Thank you!
Eduardas Budrys, [email protected]