IUCN COMMISSION GROUP

IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group

Group leadership

Prof Elisandro Ricardo DRECHSLER-SANTOS

Co-Chair

Dr. in Biology of Fungi (2010) with experience on systematics and conservation of Fungi. Full Professor, CNPq researcher, Chair IUCN SSC Brazil Fungal Specialist Group, IUCN Red List Trainer (since oct.2022), Member IUCN SSC Fungal Conservation Committee, Member IUCN SSC Mushroom, Bracket, and Puffball Specialist Group and coordinator of MIND.Funga initiative (mindfunga.ufsc.br).

Dr Luciana CANÊZ

Co-Chair

More about the Specialist Group

BrazFunSG has outlined several future initiatives to fulfill its mission. Firstly, there is a focus on enhancing the group's visibility and expanding its presence both within Brazil and internationally. Secondly, efforts will be made to promote IUCN Red Listing workshops and provide training for specialists in applying the IUCN Red List criteria. Furthermore, the group aims to maintain regular updates to the list of Brazilian fungal species as part of the ...