As Europe’s leading network for biodiversity research, Biodiversa+ is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and practical action. Acknowledging the growing recognition of biodiversity as crucial for business resilience and sustainability, we are developing two best practice guides, set for release in Autumn 2025, on:
- Sharing biodiversity data according to FAIR principles, produced by EY Denkstatt and the University of Twente.
- Using biodiversity data to assess and report impact, produced by KPMG and Naturalis.
To further explore these topics and foster collaboration, we are inviting forward-thinking companies already leveraging biodiversity data for smarter, more sustainable decisions to an exclusive workshop in Barcelona on 22-23 May.
Who should participate?
We anticipate around 30 participants with expertise in biodiversity data. We are particularly keen to welcome medium and large companies operating under EU Regulations within these sectors:
- Consumer Staples (e.g., food, beverage, tobacco, food retailers, food distributors)
- Materials (e.g., metals, mining, chemicals, paper and forest products, construction materials)
- Financials (e.g., banks, financial services, consumer finance, capital markets)
- Energy (e.g., energy equipment and services, oil, gas and consumable fuels)
Why participate?
Make biodiversity a strategic asset!
- Improve biodiversity impact assessment and reduction using data.
- Learn best practices for sharing biodiversity data.
- Gain practical skills for data-driven decisions and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen your brand through biodiversity commitment.
- Network with peers on biodiversity data strategies.
The workshop will be held at the iconic former Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Barcelona.
14:00 – 14:10 Workshop Introduction, by Ron Winkler, Biodiversa+ Co-chair
14:10 – 14:25 Round table discussion
14:25 – 14:45 Keynote: Why sharing biodiversity data matters for business, Speaker TBC
14:45 – 15:05 Introduction to Essential Biodiversity Variables, Speaker TBC
15:05 – 15:20 How businesses can share biodiversity data, by University of Twente
15:20 – 15:50 Break
15:50 – 17:00 Group discussions: Experiences in sharing biodiversity data
17:00 – 17:20 Plenary wrap-up of group discussions
09:00 – 09:10 Introduction, by Petteri Vihervaara, Biodiversa+ biodiversity monitoring activities leader
09:10 – 09:30 Keynote: Using biodiversity data: Opportunities and benefits, Speaker TBC
09:30 – 09:50 How to use existing biodiversity data, by KPMG & Naturalis
09:50 – 11:00 Group discussions: Experiences in using biodiversity data
11:00 – 11:20 Plenary wrap-up of group discussions
11:20 – 11:30 Workshop conclusions
