Terralingua Projects

 

Terralingua carries out research, education, , policy, and on-the-ground work to better understand, maintain, and revitalize the critical links between biological, cultural and linguistic diversity. Our multi-faceted work program, the Global Biocultural Diversity Assessment currently includes the following projects:

Global GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Database on Biocultural Diversity examines the links between biological, cultural, and linguistic diversity through geo-referenced mappings and analyzes current conditions, threats, and opportunities for action.

Index on Biocultural Diversity integrates indicators of biodiversity and indicators of cultural and linguistic diversity to measure conditions in global biocultural diversity, and serves as a benchmark forgauging trends in biocultural diversity.

The Global Source Book on Biocultural Diversity surveys and analyzes projects devoted to the maintenance and restoration of biocultural diversity and promotes a ìcommunity of practiceî among a global network of organizations and individuals.

Regional Biocultural Diversity Projects assess the state of biocultural diversity ìon the groundî in specific regions and develop partnerships with local communities to maintain and restore biocultural diversity.

In addition to the projects listed above, Terralingua promotes biocultural diversity through public outreach. Terralingua is involved in a wide array of other activities including international conferences and seminars.

Learn more about recent activities at Terralingua in News Flash.