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We are living in an era of unprecedented biodiversity loss. Urgent action is needed.

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We are living in an era of unprecedented biodiversity loss. Urgent action is needed.

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The Center for Biodiversity Outcomes at ASU is translating science into solutions for sustaining Earth's biodiversity.

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Crafting interdisciplinary solutions

In a complex world, a single perspective cannot eliminate threats to biodiversity; a single solution is not sufficient to preserve and conserve biodiversity.

The enormous scope and uncertainty of this crisis makes it both a unique challenge and a tremendous opportunity. It demands the engagement of social and biological scientists, decision and policy makers and community members worldwide. We at the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes at Arizona State University address this need for broad participation through our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and multi-stakeholder engagement, while drawing on a long history of conservation biology research at ASU.

In CBO, we have three dynamically integrated areas of operation: education, research and partnerships. Our actionable science model bridges academia and stakeholders to produce biodiversity conservation science that informs decision-making at local, national and global scales.

We draw expertise from over one hundred ASU faculty affiliates and a network of more than 10,000 scientists representing hundreds of organizations in over 160 countries. Students and postdoctoral fellows play a key role in propelling our research. Together, we collaborate with NGOs, corporations, governments and other academic institutions to design innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing biodiversity conservation issues.

Our research approach encompasses three focal areas: (1) evidence, metrics and monitoring, (2) decision science and (3) stakeholder engagement. As we advance research, we simultaneously train the next generation of conservation leaders, facilitating hands-on educational and networking experiences in their respective fields.

A diversity of approaches

Because a single perspective is not sufficient to sustain biodiversity in the midst of unprecedented biophysical, institutional and cultural changes, a variety of disciplines and approaches are required. CBO convenes biodiversity conservation experts come from a broad spectrum of disciplines, including chemistry, biology, engineering, law, communication, economy and social sciences. A diversity of cultural and socio-economic perspectives is also needed to understand the complex dynamics affecting biodiversity, such as economic development, politics, cultural, artistic and spiritual views on nature and humans' relationship to it.

Working in the field

Some of the work we do includes developing tools to assist partner organizations in making science-informed decisions. We target many different topics, such as sustainable economic development, endangered species protection, organisms' adaptation to climate change and oceans plastics pollution.

Continue exploring this site to learn more about who we are and what we do!

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Introduction to Biodiversity - Center for Biodiversity Outcomes

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In a complex world, a single perspective cannot eliminate threats to biodiversity; a single solution is not sufficient to preserve and conserve biodiversity. The enormous scope and uncertainty of this crisis makes it both a unique challenge and a tremendous opportunity. It demands the engagement of social and biological scientists, decision and policy makers and community members worldwide.

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To halt the biodiversity crisis, countries around the world are developing and implementing a National Biodiversity Strategy (NBS) 

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To halt the biodiversity crisis, countries around the world are developing and implementing a National Biodiversity Strategy (NBS) 

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What is a National Biodiversity Strategy?

A coordinated approach to align the science of conservation to the policy actions needed to protect biodiversity

A focused government response to set the national tone for action and to mainstream biodiversity into decision-making and sustainable development

A strategic plan for mitigating habitat loss, overexploitation, invasive species, and pollution, so that we can reverse the course to secure our planet’s rich biodiversity

An inclusive instrument to bring people, information and resources together to solve a nation’s biodiversity challenges

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As a result, biodiversity preservation is not prioritized in decision-making in the US and its management remains uncoordinated at local, state, and national levels.

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There is political will in the US to create a NBS. The time to act is now.

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There is political will in the US to create a NBS. The time to act is now.

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The US Congress is considering a resolution to support the creation of a NBS. However, there is a lack of public engagement on this issue. Public engagement is essential for motivating the development of an effective and equitable NBS.

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Our team at Center for Biodiversity Outcomes will kickstart the process for creating a NBS for the US

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Our team at Center for Biodiversity Outcomes will kickstart the process for creating a NBS for the US

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We have designed a three-step process for supporting the establishment of an effective and equitable NBS for the US:

1. From other countries' efforts, identify the key elements necessary to effectively engage stakeholders and the public in the NBS development process

2. Characterize the stakeholder, policy, and socioeconomic landscape in the US to inform a stakeholder engagement process here

3. Develop a stakeholder engagement strategy for the US to inform the development of a NBS

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Our team has the expertise required to catalyze this effort  

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Our team has the expertise required to catalyze this effort  

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We are experts in:

Biodiversity Conservation

Governance and Policy

Social-ecological systems

Economics

Decision Science

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Our team is a leader in stakeholder engagement

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Our team is a leader in stakeholder engagement

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CBO Founding Director Leah Gerber has been a leading a national call to action for combating the biodiversity crisis.

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Dr. Leah Gerber Testimony at EPW Hearing on Biodiversity Crisis

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Our team works at the science-policy interface 

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Our team works at the science-policy interface 

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Women and Philanthropy's support will catalyze this effort 

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Women and Philanthropy's support will catalyze this effort 

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Seed funding will enable our transdisciplinary team of early-career social scientists and conservation ecologists to design a stakeholder engagement strategy that will lay the groundwork for the development of a National Biodiversity Strategy for the US.

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If you are interested in learning more about Biodiversity, please see the resources linked below. You can also connect with us at biodiversity@asu.edu or online at https://sustainability-innovation.asu.edu/biodiversityoutcomes/

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Learn more about Center for Biodiversity Outcomes

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Learn more about Center for Biodiversity Outcomes

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Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation

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About ASU's Center for Biodiversity Outcomes

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Learn more about the biodiversity crisis

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Learn more about the biodiversity crisis

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CBO founding director Leah Gerber speaking about the biodiversity crisis on National Public Radio

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