Climate change
Researchers collecting insects in a beating tray.
Climate change is one of the major threats to biodiversity.
Climate change doesn't just mean global warming, but also brings the possibility of sea-level rise, changes in rainfall patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events.
All these effects are potentially very damaging to biodiversity.
Governments have pledged to tackle climate change through the Kyoto Protocol of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
What is the Museum doing to help?
The Museum is conducting research on the effects of current climate change on biodiversity and the effects of climate change on biodiversity in the recent past and in prehistoric times. This information will help us assess how plants and animals may respond to current changes and develop appropriate activities to help conserve biodiversity