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Global biodiversity

an international forum on the variety of life on Earth... research, conservation and wise use

Global biodiversity ceased publication with volume 8, number 4, but back issues are available.

When it was launched by the Canadian Museum of Nature in 1991, Global biodiversity was one of the first publications in the world devoted to the subject of biodiversity. The magazine evolved to become an informative medium, attracting leading authors on many important biodiversity issues, and delivered to an international audience.

Noted naturalist, philosopher and scientist E.O. Wilson called it "an excellent state-of-the-art bulletin on a central issue of our time, written at a level and in a style appealing to both professional environmentalists and the general public".

Covers of Global biodiversity.

Inside each issue

  • papers and views written on a diversity of topics by experts in their field;
  • news updates on conferences, current research, conservation initiatives, political decisions around the world, latest relevant internet sites, upcoming meetings in the biodiversity arena;
  • reviews of the latest books, multi-media products, and periodicals in the field;
  • Portrait of Biodiversity: information and art on little-known species.

Order back issues

With so many issues, how will you choose?

  • Peruse the highlights of each issue.
  • Search the comprehensive index for specific topics of interest.
  • Scan the list of book and periodical reviews.

(1:2, 1:4, 4:3, 4:4, 6:3, 7:4, 8:1 are sold out).

How to order

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