One of Biodiversa+’s objectives is to produce evidence syntheses to aide decision-making and shape research calls on topical issues. A first study has been completed by the James Hutton Institute highlighting existing evidence on the role of biodiversity in the design, delivery, and benefits of Nature-based Solutions (NbS). This scoping review has synthesised a…
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On 16 and 17 May 2023, Biodiversa+ and the Belmont Forum held the final conference of the BiodivScen funded projects and a foresight workshop for the projects back-to-back. The BiodivScen Action was launched in 2017 together with the Belmont Forum and was co-funded by the European commission. The 21 BiodivScen projects gathered online to present their major…
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When 8 June 2023 9:00 – 20:00 CEST Location Flagey Building, Brussels Address Place Sainte-Croix, 1050 Bruxelles Enabling transformation through and for nature-based solutions Join NetworkNature Annual Event “Enabling transformation through and for nature-based solutions” on 8 June 2023! The event is open to the public and will feature interviews, presentations, panel debates and interactive…
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When 20 June 2023 16:30 UCT+1 Location Dublin Castle Address Dame St, Dublin 2 Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation Biodiversa+ and the BiodivClim Knowledge Hub are very happy to announce the session “Nature-based solutions for climate adaptation” at the 6th European Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2023 (ECCA) on 20 June 2023. The ECCA Conference…
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The BiodivScen joint call launched in 2017 with the Belmont Forum, is coming to an end this year. Biodiversa+ is happy to invite you to the BiodivScen final conference on 16 May, and to discover the major research results of the 21 BiodivScen projects. The BiodivScen final conference is a unique opportunity to learn…
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On 19 April 2023 in Prague, Biodiversa+ together with TA CR (the Technology Agency from Czech Republic) organised the kick-off meeting of the research projects funded under the BiodivProtect research Call on «Supporting the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems across land and sea ». 36 excellent research projects with potential impact on society and policy…
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Knowledge and capacity to facilitate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework International community of biodiversity protection and restoration has entered a new phase with the introduction of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) following the COP 15 that took place in Montreal, Canada, in December 2022. Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership, contributes to…
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We are all set to welcome you next week for our Science-Policy Forum and the BiodivProtect kick off, both in Prague and online!Science-Policy Forum On 18 April 2023 The theme is “Knowledge and capacity to facilitate the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework”, and will gather speakers from the CBD secretariat, the European…
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Alternet is now officially a key collaborator of Biodiversa+! In February 2023, Biodiversa+ and Alternet officially became key collaborators! Our two initiatives join forces to strengthen the European science-policy/science-society interface and to foster capacity building for researchers from the biodiversity field. Specifically, Biodiversa+ and Alternet collaborate on the development and organisation of the Alternet Summer…
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Biodiversa+ is pleased to present its mapping of national and sub-national organisations funding and steering biodiversity monitoring schemes! This mapping covers 23 countries and shows that: In most countries, Ministries of Environment and/or Environmental Protection Agencies are the actors in charge of steering and governing biodiversity monitoring schemes In 2/3 of the studied countries,…
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