Dr. Juli G. Pausas visited the IMBIV
Dr. Pausas, a renowned fire ecologist from the Centro de Investigaciones sobre Desertificación, Valencia, España, was invited by DiverSus to visit the IMBIV. As part of his visit he gave…
Course on functional traits to be regularly offered by IBIF researchers
A short course entitled “Concepts, methods and importance of functional traits” was given by DiverSus members from Instituto Boliviano de Investigación Forestal (IBIF). The course was directed at students and professors…
Prof. Sandra Díaz received the “Bernardo Houssay Career Award”
Prof. Díaz was distinguished in the area of Biological, Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences for her contribution to the production of knowledge, its social impact and the formation of human resources.…
Prof. Sandra Díaz featured in Highly Cited Researchers 2014 list
DiverSus PI Prof. Sandra Díaz has been selected by Thomson Reuters into their prestigious list of Highly Cited Researchers 2014. The ranking is based on highly cited papers in the 2002-2012…
Workshop on Quantification of Ecosystem Services
Project member Dr. Daniel Cáceres was a key note speaker at the workshop "Quantification of Ecosystem Services: concepts and measurement" carried out on 10th-13th March 2014 in Costa Rica. The workshop aimed…
Article on socio-ecological conflicts published by DiverSus member
Recently, Dr. Daniel Cáceres published a paper entitled "Accumulation by Dispossession and Socio-Environmental Conflicts Caused by the Expansion of Agribusiness in Argentina". The article was published in the Journal of…
IPBES has now a Conceptual Framework and a Work Plan
Featured photo credit IISD (https://enb.iisd.org/ipbes/ipbes2/14dec.html) In its Second Plenary, closed on Sunday 14 December in Turkey, Antalya, IPBES adopted its Conceptual Framework, whose development has been spearheaded by Prof. Sandra Díaz. She also participated…
Invention patent application by DiverSus members is highlighted by CONICET
A report published on the web site of the Argentina National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) highlights the patented invention for measuring plant flammability. The device was developed by…
Workshop with students: their view on socio-ecological issues
Several DiverSus members participated in a workshop carried out with junior and senior students at the Chancaní High School. The main objectives proposed to the students in this workshop were: (a)…
Prof. Díaz on the DIVERSITAS Newsletter
The symposium co-organised by Prof. Díaz at the INTECOL is addressed in the "Highlights" section of the current issue of the DIVERSITAS Newsletter (2013, #4). Other activities carried out by…