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Wellbeing > Botanic Gardens, Biodiversity and Human Well-being
Botanic Gardens, Biodiversity and Human Well-being
Botanic gardens linking biodiversity with human well-being is one of the six core themes of BGCI's work. Plant diversity provides goods and services which underpin human well-being: BGCI believes that the global network of botanic gardens can play a key role in using this diversity to improve human well-being. Find out more About biodiversity, human well-being and botanic gardens For an in-depth look at the topic visit Questions and answers about human well-being. Please email wellbeing@bgci.org with questions or if you would like to get involved. 
Botanic Gardens: Using Biodiversity to Improve Human Well-beingA report has been launched by BGCI on the role of botanic gardens in using plant diversity to improve human well-being. It features case studies from botanic gardens around the world and is available to all in PDF format. 
CITES and Medicinal Plants Study: A Summary of FindingsBGCI is working to link plant conservation with improvements in human well-being through a new project for threatened medicinal species to help ensure on-going access to vital plant resources. Medicinal plant displays are popular features in gardens, who also contribute research and other services. Latest News5th October 2007
The vital role of botanic garden's work for human wellbeing, highlighted in a major UK TV programme. INDIA
19th January 2007
The National Bamboo Mission under the Science and Tech Ministry is testing bullet proof jackets made of bamboo. These jackets weigh just 5kg and are also much cheaper than conventional ones. They are also experimenting with igloos made of bamboo, for protecting troops at high altitude. WORLDWIDE
13th July 2006
A new report from the New Economic Foundation and Friends of the Earth shows that many of what are commonly thought of as 'poor' nations in fact have some of the happiest citizens. NEF used a new model for measuring success that is based on human contentment and how sustainable is their way of life. |
Field Guide to the Future: Four Ways for Communities to Think Ahead
 “Field Guide to the Future” is a practical, step-by-step manual for communities, particularly in tropical forest areas, to think ahead and prepare for changes in their environment and natural resources. To request a copy, email Sandra Velarde s.velarde@cgiar.org.
People and the Planet
 The People & the Planet website provides a global gateway to the greatest issue of our time: the future health and wellbeing of the human family as it presses ever more heavily on the natural resources of our planet. |
