Welcome to the
Macrogenetics, Biodiversity and Global Change Lab
What do we do?
The Macrogenetics, Biodiversity, and Global Change Lab is based at the Center for Macrecology Evolution and Climate, being part of the Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen. The Lab aims to investigate the complex interplay between genetic factors, biodiversity dynamics, and global change in order to better understand species extinction and inform effective conservation strategies. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates macrogenetics, macroecology, paleoecology, global change biology, and genomics to provide mechanistic insights into biodiversity changes and forecast future extinction risks.
Biodiversity
Reveal the forces shaping global patterns of genetic diversity and resilience across taxa to predict future changes.
Extinction pathways
Examine the spatio-temporal dynamics and mechanisms behind biodiversity decline under climate change, from local extirpations to global extinctions during the Late Quaternary.
Future lessons from the past
Apply the knowledge gained from past biodiversity changes to inform contemporary conservation efforts, helping societies anticipate and mitigate the decline of nature.
Through cutting-edge research and collaboration, the Macrogenetics, Biodiversity, and Global Change Lab seeks to contribute to the global efforts to protect and preserve our planet's rich and diverse ecosystems.
Latest
Publications
Earth beyond six of nine planetary boundaries
Richardson, K. et al. (2023). Earth beyond six of nine planetary boundaries. Science Advances. 2023. Read more.
An indicator-based approach for assessing marine ecosystem resilience
Flensborg, L. C., et al. (2023). An indicator-based approach for assessing marine ecosystem resilience. ICES. Journal of Marine Science. 2023. Read more.
Was the Late Ordovician mass extinction truly exceptional
Rasmussen, Christian M. Ø., et al. (2023). Was the Late Ordovician mass extinction truly exceptional? Trends in Ecology & Evolution. 2023. Read more.
