PLENARY 2b:  The Role of Technology and Tools in Networking, Partnerships and Product Development

Chair:  Dr Konstantin Baikov, Russia

1030-1050

GBIF, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Dr Christof Hauser, Chair, GBIF Governing Board, Germany

1050-1110

The Clearing House Mechanism (CHM) of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Dr Marcos Silva, CHM Programme Officer, CBD Secretariat, Canada

1110-1130

Nematode systematics, database systems and nematode structure

Alexander Y. Ryss & Andrei L. Lobanov
Zoological Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia

1130-1150

Twelve Years of FishBase

Dr Rainer Froese, Ocean Biogeographic Information System, Germany

1150-1210

Online catalogues & electronic keys: an inexpensive way to disseminate biodiversity knowledge

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Prof Jose Clavijo, University of Maracay, Venezuela

1210-1230

EcoPort, the Conscilience Engine

Dr Tonie Putter, EcoPort Global Programme Manager, Italy

1230-1400

LUNCH (Conference Centre Dining Hall)