IUCN Maldives Ecosystems. (Old ID 27183)

International Union for the Conservation of Nature
Role

Principal Investigator

Description

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Maldives requires an expert to assist in the development of an ecosystem classification scheme for the terrestrial and marine ecosystems of Maldives. This project will conduct the necessary research and leadership to develop a list of terrestrial and marine ecosystems for Maldives, building on considerable recent work to develop an international Global Ecosystem Typology. The outcomes will support conservation planning, natural resource management and environmental legislation development in the Maldives, and contribute new knowledge about the diversity and distribution of Maldive's ecosystems.

Date

29 Mar 2021 - 16 Dec 2021

Project Type

CONTRACT_RESEARCH

Keywords

Ecosystem science;Earth Observation;Conservation;Coastal ecosystems;Classification;Environmental modelling

Funding Body

International Union for the Conservation of Nature

Amount

21862.54

Project Team

N/A