Blogs

There are a range of different approaches to integrated web presentation of biodiversity on a national level, bringing together in various ways research, information, public awareness and participation, policy and other concerns.  Just at random, because I've looked at a few recently and like these, and because the Swedish one was helpfully pointed out to me this morning:

• Sweden - Swedish biodiversity centre
• India - Indian biodiversity portal
• Australia - Atlas of Living Australia
• Ireland - National biodiversity data centre
• Mexico - Conabio
• UK - National biodiversity network

Not a particularly consistent selection - some with a primary emphasis on data, some including public participation and awareness, others with research or collections interests - some are institutions, others networks.  I'd be interested in other examples - particularly peak integrating portals on a national level - any ideas?

IUCN has published a review of biodiversity in the overseas territories ("entities") of EU countries - recommendations for an integrated EU policy.

• Future directions for biodiversity action in Europe overseas : outcomes of the Review of the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity, December 2010