Biodiversa+ projects on Invasive Alien Species help IPBES Assessment to tackle one of the leading drivers of the biodiversity crisis

Biodiversa+, Funded projects

The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has launched its new assessment on invasive alien species on 4 September 2023. Biodiversa+ proposes to highlight concrete examples and pathways at pan-European level to better understand this main driver of biodiversity loss worldwide. Invasive alien species are one of the five major direct drivers…

Biodiversa+ BiodivNBS Call for Research Proposals is now open

Biodiversa+

Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce the launch of its 2023-2024 call and invites research teams from Europe and beyond to submit research proposals on Nature-Based Solutions. The call “Nature-Based Solutions for biodiversity, human well-being and transformative change – BiodivNBS” aims to support transnational, interdisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and cross-sectoral research projects (3-years duration) addressing one or more…

Coronaviruses in the Wild – a One Health perspective

Biodiversa+, Funded projects

Did you know that coronaviruses are naturally present in many animal species? Two Biodiversa+ projects, BIODIV-AFREID and BioRodDis, have delved into the intricate interplay between wild animals, coronaviruses and human health. Discover their findings in their captivating new video and learn about the importance of One Health to safeguard global health. Biodiversa+ proudly presents the…

International collaboration between scientists of the ERA and other regions

Biodiversa+

Discover our latest mapping! Biodiversa+ is very happy to introduce its latest mapping! In light of the ongoing biodiversity crisis and its numerous drivers, there is a critical need to strengthen our understanding of biodiversity status, dynamics, and trends through science-based knowledge, in Europe and globally.   We have published a new mapping on international collaboration…

Countdown to Launch of the BiodivNBS Research Call

Biodiversa+

We're thrilled to be launching of the BiodivNBS research call in one month! On 11 September 2023, we’re opening submissions of research proposals for our call on Nature-based Solutions (NBS) for biodiversity, human well-being, and societal transformation. A core Biodiversa+ activity is to support research & innovation programmes and funded projects. Since 2008, Biodiversa has…

Biodiversa Prize for Excellence and Impact – 2 new videos

Biodiversa+, Funded projects

The AlienScenarios and GloBAM projects have won the Biodiversa Prize for Excellence and Impact! Biodiversa+ is very happy to announce the winners of the 6th edition of the Biodiversa+ Prize for Excellence and Impact: the AlienScenarios and GloBAM projects. Congratulations to them! Biodiversa+ has developed animated videos with the awarded projects to highlight their findings, and to help disseminate their work to…

Watch the Recording: Strengthening Collaboration for Biodiversity Conservation

Biodiversa+, Events

Biodiversa+ is very pleased to share our latest capacity building webinar on replay! This webinar delves into the critical topic of strengthening collaboration with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and other Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).   The webinar provided scientists with insights into CBD issues, processes, and policy-making opportunities. Understanding the objectives and mechanisms…

Join our open-ended stakeholder group

Biodiversa+

Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce the launch of its Biome!   The Biodiversa+ Biome is an open-ended group of active organisations, initiatives and individuals interested in Biodiversa+ missions and activities. The Biome enables its members to share their interests, experiences and ideas with others.   Joining the Biome is a light and easy way to…