Boris Leroy

**Brand Description: Géographie de la Biodiversité et Changements Globaux**

Géographie de la Biodiversité et Changements Globaux is a research-focused initiative led by Boris Leroy, a Maître de Conférences at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle. This brand is dedicated to studying the spatial distribution of aquatic biodiversity, exploring how various factors such as climate, environment, and historical events influence this distribution. The initiative emphasizes the impacts of global changes, including climate change, invasive species, and habitat destruction, on aquatic ecosystems.

One of the Brand’s notable contributions is the InvaCost database, which documents the economic impacts of biological invasions, showcasing over $2 trillion in costs since 1970. Through the publication of research, tools, and methodologies, this brand makes valuable ecological and biogeographical insights accessible to the public. Their dynamic 'living figure' provides up-to-date statistics on the economic ramifications of invasions, emphasizing the importance of political action to combat biodiversity loss. Their work underlines the intricate relationship between geography and the conservation of aquatic ecosystems.