Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity
Description
The Leverhulme Centre for Anthropocene Biodiversity investigates the evolving dynamics between humanity and the natural world, aiming to promote global sustainability. Human-induced modifications to Earth's physical and biological processes have been substantial, prompting the conceptualisation of a new geological epoch - the 'Anthropocene'. This epoch has brought about not only species extinction but also potential biological gains, which could eventually contribute significantly to biodiversity.
Established in November 2019, the Centre is a Leverhulme Trust Research Centre situated at the University of York, and maintains partnerships with Université de Sherbrooke, University of St Andrew's, University College London, and the Stockholm Environment Institute. The Centre has secured £10 million in funding for a decade, facilitating global interdisciplinary collaboration to examine the impacts of human activities on biodiversity, both negative and positive.
Contrary to conventional views, the Centre acknowledges both the losses and gains of biodiversity during the Anthropocene, including those beneficial to human existence. It brings together scholars to investigate often overlooked societal and biological processes that boost biodiversity and their implications, thereby aiming to shape societal reaction to these transformations.
Offers funding
No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.
Founding year
2019
Contact details
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom
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University affiliation(s)
University of York
York
Partner Universities
University College London (UCL)
University of St Andrews
Last modified:
2023-09-20 15:00:34