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News from CBM

24 May 2018 Welcome to an art exhibition opening! Tree of Life – Life of the Tree What happens when you combine the knowledge of an entomologist, the perspective of an illustrator, and the creativity of a textile artist? On May 27, we are delighted to invite you to our art exhibition – “Tree of Life – Life of the Tree”, celebrating the trees as inspiration and hosts to a fascinating biodiversity.
21 May 2018 Putting scientists’ boundary work in focus How do scientists involved in discussions over the validity of particular research argue for their respective positions? This is the subject of a recent article in Environment and Planning E co-authored by CBM researcher Benedict Singleton, which utilises the case of scientific discussions over the use of lethal research methods on cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) to highlight the boundary work that is part of any scientific controversy.
12 April 2018 Ecosystem Services in practice The concept of Ecosystem Services is intergrated in different levels in the environmental conservation work. But how does it work in practice? In a newly published article, experiences of using the concept in a practical way are summarized.

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In Focus

On the International Day of Biological Diversity on 22 May, IUCN Sweden is having a High-level discussion on sustainable development, at Ulriksdal Palace, Sweden. CBM Director Tuija Hilding Rydevik and CBM Advisor Mike Jones are participating.

Biodiverse

The latest issue of Biodiverse 2018 is about what we can find in the soil. Two articles are written in English. Read them on the Biodiverse web page.

Published: 20 May 2018 - Page editor: cbm-webmaster@slu.se