Understanding the state of biodiversity, and how it is changing over time, depends on robust and coordinated systems. Across Europe, a wide range of approaches are used to collect, manage and interpret biodiversity data, from field observations to national monitoring programmes and emerging European initiatives.
A new lecture series, “Monitoring Biodiversity in Europe 2026“, offers a unique opportunity to explore this diversity of approaches and to learn directly from experts working across the monitoring community.
From national systems to European coordination
The series consists of seven online lectures. Each session focuses on a different country or perspective, covering:
- the structure and development of national programmes,
- methods for data collection,
- reporting obligations and data accessibility,
- current challenges and future directions.
Countries featured include Belgium (Flanders), Spain (Catalonia), Bulgaria, Finland, Norway and Austria. The final lecture will explore how a future European Biodiversity Observation Coordination Centre (EBOCC) could support transnational coordination across Europe.
Practical information
The lectures are organised by the German National Monitoring Centre for Biodiversity. Running from 1 April to 24 June 2026, they take place online every two weeks on Wednesdays, from 11:00 to 12:00 (CEST). The language of the series is English.
Participants can register for individual sessions, depending on their interests.
