Chris Lyal's Page

What is your name?

Chris Lyal

What is your job title?

Research Entomologist

What organisation do you work for?

Natural History Museum

Website

http://nhm.ac.uk

What aspects of biodiversity are you most interested in?

Access and benefit sharing, Biodiversity targets, Invasive species, Taxonomy

What languages do you speak?

English

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I am a researcher focussing on taxonomy but with a particualr additional interest in Invasive Species and Access & Benefit sharing. I'm also the UK Global Taxonomy Initiative National Focal Point, a member of the CBD GTI Coordination Mechanism, have served on an Expert Group on ABS, and this COP will be involved in the launch of the new Global Invasive Alien Species Information Partnership.