The Biodiversa+ Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) presents the long-term strategic vision of Biodiversa+, including broad research themes that will guide a broad range of activities over the coming years.
It has been prepared by the Biodiversa+ Chairs Team and all Biodiversa+ partners. An open consultation was also organised calling for a review of the agenda by key academic and non-academic organisations in the field of biodiversity, ecosystem services and Nature-based Solutions research.
The SRIA identifies three Topical Themes and associated knowledge needs, and two Cross-cutting themes dealing with general issues that are relevant to all the Topical Themes. It should be made clear that these themes will not necessarily translate into specific Flagship Programs and/or calls for projects, as these could correspond to a combination of Topical and Cross-cutting Themes.
The themes closely align with the core themes of the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030; they are action oriented with high societal impact, and ground breaking for science. They promote synergies between sectors, actors and policies; and are supporting the EU’s long-term strategic research agenda for biodiversity.
It should be made clear that these themes will not necessarily translate into specific Flagship Programs and/or calls for projects, as the latter could correspond to a combination of Topical and Cross-cutting Themes.
