Biodiversa+ is taking part in the European Conference of Science Journalism 2026 (ECSJ), 14-16 October in Hannover, putting biodiversity on the science journalism agenda and connecting journalists with our network of scientists and experts across Europe and beyond, as well as with data and stories on biodiversity and nature restoration.
More than 80% of EU habitats are in poor condition. 42% of terrestrial species in Europe and Central Asia are in decline. Nature loss is one of the defining crises of our time, which makes biodiversity a particularly relevant topic for this year’s edition of the ECSJ, whose theme is “Science journalism for a world in crisis”.
Biodiversity monitoring and nature restoration in the spotlight
Biodiversa+ will host two science insight sessions to inform journalists about two key topics:
- Tracing life: monitoring methods behind biodiversity data, Wednesday 14 October, 11:30-12:00. With Petteri Vihervaara (Finnish Environment Institute, Syke). How do we know what is living where, and how is it changing? This session looks behind the scenes of biodiversity monitoring and the methods that produce the data journalists rely on.
- Restoring nature: how do we know we’re planting the right seeds?, Thursday 15 October, 18:00-18:30. With Robin Goffaux (French Foundation for Biodiversity Research, FRB). How can we tell whether nature restoration is done right? This session explores the science behind effective restoration.
Supporting the next generation of science journalists
Biodiversa+ is also offering five grants to enable young science journalists to attend the conference, helping bring fresh voices and new perspectives to the coverage of biodiversity.
Will you be there? Explore the programme and visit the Biodiversa+ booth to meet the team and see how we can work together.
