My research typically focusses on how changing landscapes effect biological communities, and birds usually take centre stage as an excellent tool for understanding these effects. More recently I have begun studying birds and bees in the urban landscapes of Johannesburg to unpack how people in cities interact with biodiversity. As a research group we are focused on using open access and citizen science data to ask questions at broad scales.
An initiative led by the Center for Sustainability Transitions (CST) at Stellenbosch University, in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and made possible through the JWO research grant.
The development of the BII depends on the input of experts across the continent to adequately represent African biodiversity. The index will be presented in a usable form for decision making. Join our network to get involved or to stay updated as the project progresses.