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…
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Join the Biodiversa+ secretariat! Do you have a passion for biodiversity? Are you looking for a meaningful job? Do you speak French and English flawlessly? The French National Research Agency (ANR), Biodiversa+ partner, is looking for a Scientific Project Officer to help implement the transnational calls for research projects published by Biodiversa+. As…
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When it comes to biodiversity conservation, balancing diverse interests among nations and stakeholders is crucial. Projects funded through our BiodivScen call are using scenario-making to evaluate future biodiversity changes and support effective conservation policies. Magnus Tannerfeldt, Biodiversa+ vice chair and BiodivScen’s program coordinator, has told Futures4Europe all about it. Magnus stressed the need to consider…
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The IPBES is organising an online dialogue workshop with national and (sub)regional platforms and networks on 23 June 2023 from 13:00 to 15:00 CEST. The objective of this dialogue is to explore efforts to increase synergies and collaboration in supporting the implementation of the IPBES rolling work programme up to 2030 and the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity…
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What should be the priority for action when it comes to biodiversity monitoring? This crucial question has undergone comprehensive consideration once again. Over a year-long evaluation process, Biodiversa+ partners, with input from the Advisory Board, have revised the list of topics considered biodiversity monitoring priorities. There are now 12 priorities, and a 13th special topic: Protected…
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Help guide and inform knowledge for the CBD in EU member states and Associated Countries! The Cooperation for the Convention on Biological Diversity project (CO-OP4CBD) aims to enhance coordination within the EU in advancing the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) by harnessing effectively the knowledge of biodiversity experts. In this context,…
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Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce the publication of the “European Roadmap to 2030 for Research and Innovation on Nature-based solutions”. The Roadmap identifies core action areas for European research and innovation on Nature-based solutions (NBS) that are essential to achieve EU goals for NBS development and deployment. It was facilitated by Biodiversa+ on behalf of…
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Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce our new transnational joint research call! The upcoming call will be on Nature-based Solutions for biodiversity, human well-being and transformative change (referred to as BiodivNBS). It will aim at supporting transnational, inter- and transdisciplinary research on biodiversity to gain a better understanding of the tipping points and trade-offs and underlying…
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Biodiversa+ recently conducted two workshops in Helsinki, Finland, to foster a robust network of harmonised monitoring schemes across Europe…
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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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