Peking University, Center for Nature and Society

Peking University’s (PKU) Center for Nature and Society (CNS) is among the most respected natural science and applied conservation research institutions in China. A MacArthur grants catalyzed the creation of PKU-CNS in 2010, and this investment has been critical in laying the groundwork for the Greater Mekong strategy in China. Under the grant, PKU-CNS will emphasize refining the baseline data for each category of the CSD state-pressure-response-benefits assessment framework. This grant, along with a grant to Kunming Institute of Botany, was developed in collaboration with NatureServe (our global partner in creating the “dashboard assessment” system and a recommended MACEI recipient). The purpose of the complementary grants is to identify and track indicators relevant to the Upper Mekong to refine and supplement the existing dashboard indicators.

To support the Center for Nature and Society (over two years).