Keyword: Biodiversity and sustainability

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The largest biodiversity time-series database on the planet gives unprecedented insight in to global change

18.06.2025

The largest biodiversity time-series database on the planet – created by the University of St Andrews - has had a major new release. The BioTIME database offers unprecedented insight into how biodiversity is changing through time across the globe, spanning nearly 150 years of ecological records from 1874–2023.

21st International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries in Turku, June 2-4 2025

28.05.2025

The International Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (RRB Conference) will be held in Turku at the Turku City Theatre from June 2 to 4, 2025. The RRB Conference is known as one of the most prominent forums in the fields of bioeconomy and green chemistry, and it continues to foster innovation, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among academic researchers, industrial leaders, and venture capital experts from around the world. 

Beyond pandas: broadening the concept of flagship species could help rally broader conservation support

21.05.2025

When people think about conservation symbols, certain well-known and emblematic species typically come to mind, such as pandas, tigers, elephants, polar bears or dolphins. Such iconic animals, referred to as flagship species, are widely used in conservation campaigns to capture public attention and mobilize support for conservation goals. However, a new study by an international team of researchers argues that the idea of conservation flagships should be much more diverse, by moving beyond flagship species to a wider range of flagship categories.

Aboa Tech Talks webinar in March: Sustainable and Smart Materials

14.03.2025

The universities in Turku launched in autumn 2021 a joint webinar series focusing on technology and sustainable development. Aboa Tech Talks will highlight new technologies and innovative technological research that can offer solutions to the complex global challenges of our time.