Working together to inform policy and protect genetic diversity

The Coalition for Conservation Genetics (CCG) brings together field-leading organizations with a shared goal:

Improving the integration of genetic information into conservation policy and practice

Genetic diversity helps life adapt

Genetic diversity, the variation in DNA among individuals, gives species the capacity to survive disease, climate change and other threats. Yet it is being lost worldwide, in threatened and common species alike.

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New paper published in BioScience: introducing BON in a Box

Transparent, reproducible analysis pipelines for biodiversity monitoring

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IUCN adopts resolution on global genetic diversity assessments

Updates from the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi

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New paper out in Biological Conservation

Scientists explore how genetic diversity fits into EU conservation law

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New paper published in Nature

Global meta-analysis shows action is needed to halt genetic diversity loss

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New paper out in BioScience

Guidance published for countries to include genetic diversity in their National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plans (NBSAPs)

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An international network of experts & collaborators

The CCG connects member groups to create focused efforts across operational, geographical, and disciplinary boundaries.

Working as a coalition brings together diverse perspectives and enhances communication across our global network, to generate new solutions to the shared challenges of conservation.

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