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Ecology
Conservation Biology
Environmental Policy

Background:

Historical funding for biodiversity assessment has been inadequate.
Past biodiversity models show some success, but support remains fragmented.
The current biodiversity crisis requires a more robust funding approach.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the historical inadequacies in biodiversity research funding.
To emphasize the need for improved governmental and international support.
To advocate for increased financial commitment to address the biodiversity crisis.

Main Methods:

This study is a review of historical funding trends.
Analysis of past biodiversity assessment models and their support.
Qualitative assessment of governmental and international funding agency roles.

Main Results:

Biodiversity funding has a checkered and unsatisfactory history.
While some biodiversity models are successful, overall support is piecemeal.
Governmental and international support for biodiversity has been consistently unsatisfactory.

Conclusions:

A significant increase in attention from funding agencies is crucial.
Addressing the biodiversity crisis is contingent upon enhanced financial commitment.
Improved and sustained funding is essential for effective biodiversity conservation.