Determining global and regional conservation priorities for biodiversity hotspots [ 2007-01-01 - 2008-02-29 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Hugh Possingham (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Salit Kark (Linkage International Fellow - Israel to Australia) ,  Professor Salit Kark (Linkage International Fellow - Israel to Australia)

Brief description Determining global and regional conservation priorities for biodiversity hotspots. The economic wealth of both Australia and Israel is underpinned by biological diversity - for example the remarkable biological diversity of both countries fuels multimillion-dollar tourism industries. We will devise methods to make better decisions about where to invest conservation dollars amongst the biodiversity 'hotspots' of the Mediterranean ecosystems of the world. We will create and test new theory and tools for incorporating into decision making the effect of processes such as climate change and invasion by alien species, which will help reduce the huge detrimental impacts on social, economic, health and human-well being. We will share the results of our work with decision makers and with the public.

Funding Amount $123,343

Funding Scheme Linkage - International

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