J-BON is a network of researchers, NGOs and policymakers which coordinates various research activities, observation networks, and databases on ecosystems and biodiversity in order to enhance biodiversity observation activities in Japan. J-BON collaborates with AP-BON and GEO BON to contribute to the global biodiversity observation activities.

MISSION

• Coordination of research projects and facilitation of utilization of existing biodiversity data
• Management, monitoring, networking of various activities throughout the “Monitoring, Assessment, Political decisionmaking, and Enforcement of policy” cycle
• Contribution to policymaking related to biodiversity based on scientific information
• Participation to related organization/networks such as AP-BON and GEO BON

ORGANIZATION

 

 CONTACT INFORMATION

J-BON Secretariat

(located in: Center for Environmental Biology and Ecosystem Studies, National Institute for Environmental Studies)

E-mail: jbon_admin (add”@nies.go.jp”)