Don't bury Mexico's biodiversity capacity
成果类型：
Editorial Material
署名作者：
Medellin, Rodrigo A.; Soberon, Jorge
署名单位：
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico; University of Kansas
刊物名称：
SCIENCE
ISSN/ISSBN：
0036-12667
DOI：
10.1126/science.adp5399
发表日期：
2024-04-05
页码：
9-9
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摘要：
In a world where biodiversity is on the line on many fronts-from armed conflict to pandemics to climate change-defending institutions that have effectively managed it is paramount. In the global effort to protect biodiversity, Mexico has been at the forefront. In particular, for more than 30 years, Mexico's National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity (CONABIO) has promoted research, compiled information on the biodiversity of Mexico and elsewhere, and connected academia, government, and society to guide decision-making. Unfortunately, the demise of CONABIO, which began in 2018 under the current administration, may be fully realized soon. Last month, the Mexican government announced its intent to reduce CONABIO from a multi-ministry federal government agency to a branch within the environment ministry. This will strip CONABIO of its independent voice, credibility, and influence on national and international policy. As this decision is open for public comment, it is important for the scientific community to speak out strongly against this change.