Canadian Biodiversity Information Network
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History
[edit]Canada began to develop the Canadian Biodiversity Information Network (CBIN) in 1996 [1] as an internet based resource centre to serve as Canada's national node to the global Clearing House Mechanism.[2] Canada's first national report to the convention stated that CBIN was to become operational in the same year.[1] In recent years, researchers have continued to underscore the gap in translating knowledge in biodiversity topics into conservation action.[3]
Role and functions
[edit]Canada's third national report to the Convention on Biological Diversity described CBIN stated that the site covered developments under the convention and information on implementing the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy,[4] and that it provided access to biodiversity related information from academia, industry, non-governmental organizations, and governments.[5]
The Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility (CBIF), administered by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, served as Canada's national counterpart to the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), providing tools such as the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS), the Species Access Network, and SpeciesBank.[6] CBIF operated as a data repository from 2001 until it was decommissioned on December 20, 2021.[7]
Outreach
[edit]Environment Canada used CBIN as a public outreach platform during the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, where it turned into a virtual meeting place where Canadians were able to share stories about how they were celebrating the year.[8]
See also: Criticisms of the biodiversity paradigm
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Caring for Canada's Biodiversity: Canada's First National Report to the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity" (PDF). Convention on Biological Diversity. 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ Clearing House Mechanism
- ↑ Buxton, Rachel T.; Bennett, Joseph R.; Reid, Andrea J.; Shulman, Charles; Cooke, Steven J.; Francis, Charles M.; Nyboer, Elizabeth A.; Pritchard, Gary; Binley, Allison D.; Avery-Gomm, Stephanie; Ban, Natalie C.; Beazley, Karen F.; Bennett, Elena; Blight, Louise K.; Bortolotti, Lauren E. (2021-04-01). "Key information needs to move from knowledge to action for biodiversity conservation in Canada". Biological Conservation. 256 108983. doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2021.108983. ISSN 0006-3207.
- ↑ "Canadian Biodiversity Strategy". biodivcanada.ca. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ "CBD Third National Report - Canada" (PDF). Convention on Biological Diversity. 2026-03-24. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ↑ Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food (2021-12-14). "Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility (CBIF)". agriculture.canada.ca. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ "Canadian Biodiversity Information Facility | re3data.org". www.re3data.org. Retrieved 2026-04-04.
- ↑ Unit, Biosafety (2013-02-14). "National Celebrations". www.cbd.int. Retrieved 2026-03-24.