Our Mission

"Our vision is to contribute to the biodiversity strengthening in Baden-Württemberg and beyond with research, education and knowledge transfer.

We want to create the breeding ground on which biodiversity-promoting solutions can be transferred to practice."

 

Prof. Dr. Johannes Steidle
Board of the Center of Biodiversity and Integrative Taxonomy

What motivates us?

Around the world, many species are becoming increasingly rare and even extinct. This is worrying because the diversity of species forms our ecosystems, which are the basis of our existence. They provide us with fresh air, clean water and our food and ensure the decomposition of our organic waste. Together with climate change, the biodiversity crisis is therefore the greatest threat to the future of humanity.

The aim of KomBioTa is to promote biodiversity in teaching and research. In research, we analyse biodiversity at all levels, from genetic diversity to species and habitats. In teaching, we train species experts for nature conservation authorities, expert offices, nature conservation organisations and schools. Because only those who know species can protect them.


Foto: KomBioTa.

Service of the KomBioTa Management

  • Networking of experts from research, profesional world and the general public
  • Strengthening of international basic and applied research regarding biodiversity, integrative taxonomy, nature conservation and biodiversity monitoring
  • Support by developing innovative Education formats for Bachelor, Master and Doctoral study programs as well as for professionals
  • Support by Developing Citizen Science Projects
  • Knowledge transfer by a dialogue between science and society
  • Advice on research, teaching and knowledge transfer

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Foto: Universität Hohenheim / InsectMow.

Reseach topics within our network

  • Biodiversity in agricultural landscapes
    Basic research from the molecular to the ecosystem level
  • Different taxonomic groups, museomics, evolution
    Basic research
  • Influence of agricultural practice on biodiversity
    Applied research
  • Biodiversity, including modelling, statistics and data-intensive biodiversity monitoring
    Data driven research
  • Strengthening the teaching of biodiversity and integrative taxonomy

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Foto: NickyPe (Pixabay, 7599664).

Are you active in the field of species knowledge and want to network?

The Center for Biodiversity and integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa) is responsible for the networking of teachers and researchers, doctoral students, students, professionals and volunteers in the various subdisciplines of taxonomy.

Our aim is to drive forward cooperations, bring knowledge into flow and jointly develop research and teaching.

Become a member  Contact us!