Researchers Agree to Strengthen Cuban Biodiversity Network
Connotea Imports 2012-07-31
Summary:
"The decision was adopted in a meeting held under the auspices of the Cuban Node of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), according to the Bissea digital newsletter on the preservation of plants of the Cuban National Botanic Garden.
The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) —operational since 2001— is an international organization that focuses on making scientific data on biodiversity available via the Internet using web services. Its mission is to facilitate free and open access to biodiversity data worldwide to underpin sustainable development...."