Policy briefs on biodiversity and health
Building on the BiodivHealth projects’ findings on biodiversity and health, we have released three policy briefs offering practical recommendations to leverage biodiversity for resilience…
BiodivNBS: €40 million investment in 34 innovative research projects
Biodiversa+ is very pleased to announce the funding of 34 groundbreaking research projects with over €40 million to advance Nature-based Solutions (NbS)…
Biodiversa+ at the Davos World Biodiversity Forum
Biodiversa+ will be at the Davos World Biodiversity Forum in June. This event brings together researchers, practitioners, and societal actors to explore how we can transition from scientific knowledge to practical actions and solutions for conserving biodiversity…
BiodivMon: Kick-off for biodiversity monitoring improvement
On 17 April 2024, Tallinn, Estonia, became a hub for biodiversity research as Biodiversa+ and the Estonian Research Council hosted the kick-off meeting for the 33 research projects funded under the BiodivMon research call…
Innovative scenarios against biodiversity loss
EU-funded BiodivScen projects highlight critical pathways for biodiversity conservation and restoration in Europe…
SPEAR Survey: Natura 2000 Management
As the continent’s largest network of protected areas, Natura 2000 sites play a critical role in the conservation of bird populations. But how can we manage these sites effectively in a changing climate? Take the survey…
SAVE THE DATE: BiodivMon Kick-Off
Join us to learn more about the 33 BiodivMon funded projects at the kick-off meeting, on 17 April 2024 (full day), in Tallinn, Estonia.
The event will be open to all online and upon invitation for physical participation.
Harnessing biodiversity scenarios for ecosystem resilience
Our latest policy brief, stemming from the results of BiodivScen projects, presents a compelling case for harnessing scenarios to ensure the resilience of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The policy brief “The ability of scenarios to develop cross-sectoral capacities and support foresight and anticipatory governance in ensuring ecosystem resilience” offers fresh insights on the crucial role…
Biodiversa+ projects on Invasive Alien Species help IPBES Assessment to tackle one of the leading drivers of the biodiversity crisis
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…
Coronaviruses in the Wild – a One Health perspective
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…