Korea Environmental Policy Bulletin - Establishment of the National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR)

Ministry of Environment (MOE) opened the National Institute of Biological Resources (NIBR) to support the sound management and conservation of biological resources and to train new taxonomists. The institute currently houses approximately 1.35 million collections and can store up to 11 million in total. About 60 taxonomists are conducting research projects, including the compilation of lists of Korean species, flora and fauna, as well as molecular phylogenetic analyses, development of climate change adaptation solutions, and so on. In addition, the institute is publicizing the importance of biodiversity conservation and its use through various exhibitions and education programs for visitors. The institute aims to grow into a leading Northeast Asian institution through biodiversity research and international cooperation.

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Source https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/8978
Last Updated January 25, 2023, 16:37 (UTC)
Created January 25, 2023, 16:37 (UTC)
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Issued 2016-10-11T20:09:42Z
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