COST Action CA18134
Genomic BIodiversity Knowledge for Resilient Ecosystems
G-BIKE
In a rapidly changing environment the resilience of ecosystems depends ultimately on species adaptability. G-BIKE will enable standard and routine tools for assessing, monitoring and managing the genetic diversity and related adaptive potential of wild and captive populations. Although genetic data can be obtained for most organisms, the standardization of protocols for detecting and monitoring species’ genetic diversity, and their potential for adaptation, is still lacking. G-BIKE will assist scientists and practitioners across the EU and particularly in COST Inclusiveness Target Countries to integrate genetic and evolutionary knowledge into conservation planning policies, and to promote cross-border management and long term monitoring programs of evolutionary potential in order to ensure persistence of populations and species, and ultimately the continued supply of nature-based ecosystem services. Considering the drastic impacts of climate change during the coming decades, G-BIKE is especially urgent.
LATEST NEWS:
-New Policy Brief from a scientific paper reporting the results of a survey on the 5th and &th Convention of Biological Convention National Reports
- MESeDeS, Microbial Ecosystems Services-Dead Sea, Online Training School on genomics, bioinformatics and microbiology tools for studying microbial function and ecosystem services. February 22-24, 2021.
-A paper from several G-BIKErs has just been accepted for publication on the Biological Conservation journal. Pleas find also the accompanying Policy Brief translated in different languages
The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) is a funding organisation for the creation of research networks. These networks offer an open space for collaboration among scientists across Europe (and beyond) and thereby give impetus to research advancements and innovation.
COST Action CA18134
Funded by the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme of the European Union
Action Contacts
Dr Cristiano Vernesi, Action Chair (cristiano.vernesi@fmach.it)
Dr Margarida Lopes - Fernandes, Action Vice Chair (margaridafernandes@icnf.pt)
Dr Nevena Velickovic, Science Communications Manager (nevena.velickovic@dbe.uns.ac.rs)
Dr Karina Marcus, Science Officer (karina.marcus@cost.eu)
Ms Olga Gorczyca, Administrative Officer (Olga.Gorczyca@cost.eu)
More info on the COST website at the following LINK