Capacity building in taxonomy and systematics

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Smith, G.F. (Gideon Francois), 1959-
Figueiredo, Estrela

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International Association for Plant Taxonomy

Abstract

Needs-driven capacity building is required as a matter of urgency to overcome the present lack of taxonomists and systematists who are skilled in natural history and collections. This must necessarily include the training of the next generation of taxonomists, appropriate leadership for natural history collections and the involvement of practicing taxonomists to change the perception of taxonomy by decision-makers.

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Capacity building, Systematics, Taxonomy

Sustainable Development Goals

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Smith, GF & Figueiredo, E 2009, 'Capacity building in taxonomy and systematics', Taxon, vol. 58, no. 3, pp. 697-699. [http://www.botanik.univie.ac.at/iapt/s_taxon.php]