As part of the Value of Collections project we have set up a webpage on the NSCF website for the documentation of the use of the collections. https://nscf.org.za/resources/the-value-of-natural-science-collections/
The aim, which is becoming increasingly important, is to inform policy influencing long term sustainability, and communicate how the collections contribute to sustainable development as well as promote social appreciation and cohesion.
Each of us has a responsibility to provide evidence to policy makers and the public about the value of the collections and associated research in a way that will make it clear that these are national assets and contribute to the wellbeing of society in various ways.
We have setup some templates to make this task easier. If we can document at least 2 research projects that contribute to the SDGs, and a story of the historical importance of one iconic specimen, from each institution, our combined contributions can make the case for our collections.
Please populate the following templates:
Spreadsheet for listing details of relevant research projects/papers: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VuL3wzvxeEyD5L3DLIDgreQ_I2F_xT6f5ZGt846geOk/edit?usp=sharing
Template for submitting a story on an important research project/iconic specimen: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lg3THRgQO6ahQVeZoh_fZ-TizOHuoRcm/view?usp=sharing