Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Research, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (IBER-BAS)

IBER-BAS was established in 2010 and has the mission to conduct research, provide expertise and training, and inform decision makers in the areas of biodiversity, ecology, ecosystem services, biological resources and environmental conservation. The Institute has 4 departments: Plant and Fungal Diversity and Resources; Animal Diversity and Resources; Aquatic Ecosystems; Ecosystem Research, Environmental Risk Assessment and Conservation Biology. Priority research areas include: origin, evolution, diversity and dynamics of biota; structure and functioning of biotic communities, ecosystems and landscapes; sustainable management of biological resources; invasive alien species (IAS) and IAS risk assessment and management.