Environmental DNA, or eDNA, methods are developing rapidly and are increasingly discussed as tools for environmental monitoring. They can offer cost-effective ways to detect species and support biodiversity assessments, but their wider use depends on a practical question: are the methods ready for routine implementation?
On 5 June 2026 at 13:00 (UTC+2), Biodiversa+ invites researchers, practitioners and monitoring actors to the upcoming webinar:
“eDNA methods in environmental monitoring:
where are we on the road for routine implementation?“
The webinar will look at the current state of eDNA methods, their potential use in environmental monitoring, and the steps needed to support their wider adoption. A particular focus will be placed on international collaboration and standardisation, which are essential for making eDNA methods comparable, reliable and usable across different monitoring contexts.
Speakers
The webinar will feature two experts from the Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE):
- Kristian Meissner, convenor of CEN/TC 230/WG 28 on DNA and eDNA methods, and ISO/TC 147/SC 5/WG 13 on eDNA, DNA and RNA methods. Kristian has more than 20 years of experience in modernising environmental monitoring and standardising monitoring methods.
- Tiina Laamanen, whose work focuses on the development and implementation of eDNA and other novel tools for environmental monitoring. She leads and contributes to several national and international research projects on molecular monitoring methods and is actively involved in expert networks and the standardisation of eDNA methods.
Who should attend?
The webinar is especially relevant for researchers and practitioners interested in the current state of eDNA methods and their use in environmental monitoring. It may also be useful for environmental agencies, monitoring networks and others working on novel tools, molecular methods or monitoring standards.
