Within the context of a university or college, biodiversity can make the world of difference to the environment in which we teach, learn and work. There are the obvious health benefits and often psychological benefits. It may also be a determining factor in the retention of staff and recruitment for students. Biodiversity, meaning biological diversity, encompasses the variation of life on earth and in its simplest form, it is measured by the number and variety of species in an area.
On a world scale the rate of loss is now recognised to be a cause for serious concern, requiring concerted international action to prevent continued loss of biodiversity. Biodiversity may appear an abstract term but it has an effect on us in many ways and on a variety of levels. Biodiversity can contribute to many aspects of human wellbeing, from providing us with raw materials to contributing to our health.
If you would like to learn more about managing biodiversity at your institution then why not view our Biodiversity Guide. This practical guide is supported by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Universities Partnership on Environment and Sustainability (GUPES).
If you would like to connect with other EAUC members interested in biodiversity, join the EAUC's Biodiversity Community of Practice. This group is for EAUC members only. Find out more.
On Friday 26th August 2016, the Community Engagement Topic Support Network met to explore the use and value of mapping ways to engage with sustainability in and...
The Biodiversity Index a tool for facilities management.
Oxford Brookes University Habitat Phase One Survey Toolkit.
Manduyog Biodiversity Conservation Program The Aklan State University nestles at the foot of the majestic Manduyog Hill which is naturally blessed with a cool and green...
Helping bees and other pollinators The University has over the past few years been trying to create habitat and by doing so broaden species range and biodiversity across...
“Greening the City” Nottingham Trent University is one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK. Nearly 27,000 students study with us across three...
This workshop presentation is from the “Learning and Legacy: The Role of Education in Creating Healthier and Happier Cities” EAUC Annual Conference 2016, presented...
Our planet’s diverse, thriving ecosystems may seem like permanent fixtures, but they’re actually vulnerable to collapse. Jungles can become deserts, and reefs can...
The University of Worcester's nature trail for spring and summer.
The University of Worcester's nature trail for winter and autumn.
Pearl Costello, Environmental Officer, Royal Agricultural University emailed the Biodiversity Community of Practice asking, “I have a quick biodiversity question for...
Sarah Roberts, Sustainable Projects Officer, University of Leicester emailed the Biodiversity Community of Practice network to ask, “A subject has come up recently in...
The Campus Forest project aspires to build, within the same campus, a display of ecosystems characteristic to the biogeographic environment of the Spanish University of Cordoba....
Ben Tongue, Environmental Manager, University of Bradford emailed the Biodiversity Community of Practice to ask, “I’m looking at beefing up our biodiversity...
Keele University has 60 ha of woodlands, mostly planted in the 19th century, including large commercial plantations. For the past 50 years Keele University has managed all this...
Keele University is situated in 250 ha of landscaped grounds to the west of the Potteries conurbation in North Staffordshire, UK and has a wide variety of flora and fauna. Some...
Records of biodiversity, plants, animals and fungi have been collected at Keele over the past 40 years. These records are available on the Keele website for anyone to use,...
Benefiting from Biodiversity In 2010 University College Cork (UCC) became the first 3rd level educational institution in the world to be accredited with the prestigious...
The management of woodland at Queen’s University Belfast is an important part of the grounds maintenance. A variety of semi natural woodland, planted coniferous woodland...
The club DD "Vert'Vet" of ENVT contributing for several years to the realization of projects in favor of biodiversity (botany, aquatic, ornithological and...