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Monitoring genetic diversity – from research to practice
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Since the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework was adopted in 2022, “maintaining and restoring genetic diversity” in wild species is on the global agenda. The headline indicator A.4 – which all countries must report on from this year – is a simple measure of progress towards this goal. It estimates “the proportion of populations within species…
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We have collected a range of questions about genetic indicators and their application from the literature and our discussions with stakeholders. Scroll through them below, or click on the topic you’d like to read about here: Background and concept General practical issues Species selection Additional questions about species selection are addressed in a previous blog…
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The genetic indicators included in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework were designed to represent the genetic diversity of species in each country. But which species, exactly? Because it is currently impossible to assess all species, this is one of the first decisions to make for teams working on the indicators. To be clear from the…
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The Belgian experience In February 2026, most states are required to report to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). For the first time, this report needs to include indicators of genetic diversity in wild populations. Wondering how to get started with the report, facing some challenges, or just trying to understand how genetic indicators…
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Get to know GINAMO in 10 questions Welcome to the GINAMO (Genetic Indicators for NAture MOnitoring) blog! Whether you’ve already attended one of our workshops or are just discovering us, we’re glad you’re here. This blog is for everyone interested in genetic diversity indicators and their role in biodiversity monitoring. In this first article, we’re…
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