Electronic publication of biological databases. Electronic publication of biological databases.
Biological diversity refers to taxonomic, genetic, and ecological diversity.
It is a hot topic. Because of new opportunities to integrate various units of biological diversity and information technology to combine and distribute sources worldwide, we are witnessing exciting scientific developments. However, biodiversity is also a political issue, especially since the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity signed by nearly 200 countries aims for an international collaboration for sustained use of biodiversity. This convention also addresses the need for accessible and reliable information, as it is the basis of a responsible management of global biological diversity. The domain of information is vast and little is available in accessible formats, and even less in an integrated way.