Scientific Advisory Board on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources
The Scientific Advisory Board on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources (Wissenschaftlicher Beirat für Biodiversität und Genetische Ressourcen) performs the task of advising the BMEL on general and fundamental matters concerning the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
The Board provides advice in the fields of food, agriculture and forestry and for corresponding measures at national, EU and international levels. The Board focuses in particular on the following issues of conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources:
- basic biological and ecological aspects;
- economic, social and ethical assessment;
- development of science and technology, including genetics and breeding;
- land use, landscape design and rural areas;
- importance for raw materials, energy, food and health;
- support strategies and concepts;
- legal issues;
- information and communication, marketing.
Publications
You will find opinions, statements and comments under publications.
Secretariat of the Scientific Advisory Board
If you have any questions, please contact:
Vera Overrödder
Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food
Division 331 - Information and Coordination Centre for Biological Diversity
Deichmanns Aue 29
53179 Bonn
Phone: +49 (0)2 28 / 68 45 - 3052
Email: Vera.Overroedder@ble.de
