Biodiversity Occurrence Records

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We are CoEB (Center of Excellence in Biodiversity and Natural Resource Management)

CoEB is a Rwandan Government institution that functions as a consortium of governmental and non-governmental organizations, bringing together expertise and skills to produce information needed for effective policy and science-driven economic transformation. The Center is hosted at University of Rwanda and works in three areas: research and monitoring, bioprospecting, and conservation education and awareness raising.

The Center plays a catalytic and coordinating role to ensure sharing of scientific knowledge and expertise for evidence-based decisions in conservation, Read More

What is a Biodiversity Information System?

 

A biodiversity information system takes biodiversity observation records that are stored in a variety of sources and formats and puts them into a standardized format on a viewing platform to enable stakeholders to access and use the information.

Biodiversity data for Rwanda have been scattered and difficult to access, but are critical to understanding patterns of biodiversity distribution, ecosystem functioning, and early detection of environmental change.

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Who is sharing their data with the RBIS?

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To Cite RBIS :

RBIS. (Year). Biodiversity Information System. (Rwanda Biodiversity Information System (RBIS)) Retrieved Day/Month/Year, from Biodiversity Information System: https://rbis.ur.ac.rw

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