MODIRISK: Mosquito vectors of disease, collection, monitoring and longitudinal data from Belgium

The MODIRISK project aimed at studying biodiversity of mosquitoes and monitoring/predicting its changes, and hence actively prepares to address issues on the impact of biodiversity change with particular reference to invasive species and the risk of introducing new pathogens. This is essential in the perspective of the ongoing global changes creating suitable conditions for the spread of invasive species and the (re)emergence of vector-borne diseases in Europe. The main strengths of the MODIRISK project in the context of sustainable development were the links between biodiversity and health-en... Mehr ...