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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 9h

🌱 36 projects recommended for funding under #BiodivConnect, with a proposed budget of €49M+. The largest call budget in Biodiversa's history! From kelp forests to rivers, cities, and farmland, these projects will advance ecosystem restoration and connectivity: www.biodiversa.eu/biodivconnect/

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2025 – 2026 BiodivConnect

Restoration of ecosystem functioning, integrity, and connectivity

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 28/09/2026

🔔 Reminder: the #BiodivRestore Knowledge Hub (KH) Final Conference is tomorrow! Join this half-day of conferences and interactive sessions to learn how the KH supports restoration challenges and how to engage with its resources and products. ➡️ Register now: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/07/23/b...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 21/09/2026

Biodiversa+ partners met in Ljubljana last week to review progress, agree next steps and discuss future cooperation beyond 2028. Decisions included support for BioDash and a one-year extension of the BiodivRestore Knowledge Hub. Read more: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/21/b...

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Biodiversa+ partners set priorities and discuss future cooperation

Biodiversa+ partners gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on 15-17 September 2026 for our General Assembly and a dedicated workshop on the partnership’s future...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 10/09/2026

€65 billion: Europe's estimated annual nature investment gap. Engaging the private sector is a necessity. Our next webinar explores how public-private partnerships can help mobilise private capital for nature restoration. 📆Tuesday 15 September 2026, 10:00 CEST ℹ️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/01/w...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 09/09/2026

Seeds lie at the foundation of ecosystem restoration. But how do you secure the seed supply when 90% of the European market remains uncertified? Join our webinar to explore concrete tools for secure seed sourcing. 📆 Monday 14 September, 14:00 CEST ℹ️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/01/w...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 09/09/2026

#BiodivFuture is now open! 25 countries are supporting transnational research on biodiversity and novel ecosystems, including how novel ecosystems emerge and change, and what this means for biodiversity and society. 📅 Pre-proposals: 10 November 2026, 12:00 CET ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/biodivfuture/

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 08/09/2026

WEBINAR: Nature restoration is also an investment in public health. Register to explore how to design nature restoration with health in mind, strengthening ecosystem resilience while mitigating zoonotic disease risks. 📆 14 September 2026, 10:00 CEST ℹ️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/01/w... #BiodivRestore

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 07/09/2026

📢 We’re hiring! Join Biodiversa+ as Operational Manager for People & Team Development. Based in Paris, you'll help strengthen team wellbeing, coordination, and strategic work across biodiversity topics. ⏳ Apply by 27 Sept 2026: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/04/h...

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Hiring: Operational Manager

Biodiversa+ is looking for a an Operational Manager for People & Team Development...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 04/09/2026

Sometimes, even the best data needs a voice to make a difference, especially for ecosystems as overshadowed and misunderstood as peatlands. ⭐ Discover how the REPEAT project engaged decision-makers and brought peatlands to the table: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/04/e...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 03/09/2026

🌲 What does it take to biosecure nurseries and safeguard nature restoration? Biodiversa+ is hosting a webinar on how to prevent the spread of invasive soilborne pathogens, with practical recommendations for policymakers. 📆 Thursday 10 September 2026, 14:00 CEST ℹ️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/01/w...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 01/09/2026

As Member States submit their National Restoration Plan drafts today, nature restoration in Europe enters a critical phase. Four new science-based Ecosystem Roadmaps offer phased guidance, covering NRPs from early implementation to 2040-2050 targets. ➡️ Explore: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/09/01/h...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 28/08/2026

After a summer of wildfires and heatwaves in Europe, the importance of restoring resilient ecosystems has become impossible to ignore. Science is ready. Read our restoration guidance, translating a decade of scientific research and recommendations. ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/restoration/

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 27/08/2026

📅 Interested in applying to #BiodivFuture? Join our information webinar on 10 Sept, 13:00 CEST for an overview of the call, followed by national and regional funding sessions from 14:30 CEST covering specific funding rules. Details and registrations: www.biodiversa.eu/BiodivFuture

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 26/08/2026

Are Member States ready for nature restoration? Eight new policy briefs translates a decade of restoration science into practical guidance to support the implementation of the EU Nature Restoration Regulation. #BiodivRestore ➡️ Explore: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/08/26/e...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 25/08/2026

Benthic diatoms grow attached to surfaces, but most photobioreactors are designed for suspended microalgae. BIO-Tide turned that mismatch into a new research direction, leading to a porous-substrate photobioreactor. Read the story: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/08/25/f...

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From mudflat to photobioreactor: the BIO-Tide story

How marine ecologists and a microalgae company developed a new way to cultivate the microalgal biofilms that sustain tidal-flat ecosystems...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 19/08/2026

🌲 What happens when the same forest is managed in four different ways for 100 years? #GreenFutureForest compared contrasting management scenarios to explore long-term consequences for timber production, forest structure and biodiversity. Read the story: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/08/19/g...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 13/08/2026

Two marine protected areas can carry the same label while allowing very different activities. The BiodivERsA-funded BUFFER project showed why that matters: stronger regulation generally brought greater benefits for targeted fish populations. Read the impact story: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/08/12/b...

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Beyond the blue label: the BUFFER story

How a practical classification helped change the way marine protected areas are understood and assessed...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 06/08/2026

Some of the clearest signs of a species in danger are written in its genetic code. INFRAGECO studied how habitat fragmentation threatens Madagascar's wildlife, shaping conservation action with lasting impact. Discover the story: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/08/06/h...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 24/07/2026

The BiodivRestore Knowledge Hub is pleased to invite you to its final conference, on 29 September 2026. This event will be a launchpad for future restoration efforts across Europe, synthesising the findings of the KH, supporting the Nature Restoration Regulation. ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/07/23/b...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 16/07/2026

This summer, we look back at research projects that have contributed to policy, practice and innovation. Discover how INVAXEN helped develop a more comprehensive approach to managing invasive species such as the African clawed frog. ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/07/14/a...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 06/07/2026

The @ipbes.net Second Global Assessment is open for external review until 7 August. To guide you through the process, Biodiversa+ recorded a 1-hour webinar with Emma Archer and Marie-Claire Danner. ➡️ Watch the webinar: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/17/w... #2ndGlobalAssessment

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 23/06/2026

What do we know about blue food impacts linked to European consumption? A new Biodiversa+ systematic map shows evidence focuses on salmon, ecological impacts & offshore grow-out, while social impacts, supply chains & mitigation remain understudied. Read more: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/05/29/w...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 22/06/2026

As the @ec.europa.eu runs a stress test of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, what does scientific and policy evidence tell us? Biodiversa+ releases a White Paper reviewing evidence on the effectiveness and implementation of the EU Nature Directives. ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/22/b...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 19/06/2026

Additional session added: 3 July. Join Biodiversa+ and NetworkNature to map your project’s publications, tools, workshops or webinars to the European NbS R&I Roadmap. 🗓️ 3 July 2026, 11:30–12:30 (UTC+2) ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/18/i...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 18/06/2026

The external review of the @ipbes.net Second Global Assessment is open! Join our webinar to get familiar with the assessment and the IPBES review process, with Marie-Claire Danner and Isabel Sousa Pinto. 🗓️ Thursday 2 July, 13:00 CEST ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/17/w...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 18/06/2026

eDNA methods are opening new possibilities for biodiversity monitoring. But what is still needed for routine use? The recording of our webinar with Tiina Laamanen and Kristian Meissner from SYKE is now available: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/14/u...

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Webinar: eDNA methods in environmental monitoring

In this webinar, we explore where eDNA methods stand on the road to routine implementation, and what is still needed to support their wider uptake...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 17/06/2026

Methods are evolving; data and models remain imperfect. But for nature-positive finance, the bottleneck is no longer evidence alone: knowledge must become usable, and rules must reflect what it shows. Watch the recording of our workshop: www.biodiversa.eu/toward-natur...

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Workshop: Toward Nature-Positive Finance – Scientific Foundations for Action

On 10 June 2026, Biodiversa+ co‑organised a high‑level workshop in Paris to strengthen the science-policy-finance interface and advance nature‑positive financial systems.

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 15/06/2026

Interested in contributing to the @ipbes.net Spatial Planning Assessment but not sure where to start? Biodiversa+ recorded a 1-hour webinar to help you understand the assessment and navigate the #IPBES reviewing process, with Marie-Claire Danner and Peter Verburg. ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/03/w...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 11/06/2026

Registrations are now open for the Nature-based Solutions International Congress 2026 (Paris, 2-6 Nov.) Biodiversa+ is pleased to co-organise the Scientific Conference, alongside NetworkNature Week. Register and explore the programme: nbscongress.sciencesconf.org

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 10/06/2026

📢 Pleased to pre-announce #BiodivFuture, our 2026-2027 Joint Call on novel ecosystems, biodiversity, socio-ecological consequences and future trajectories. Approx. €40M provisionally reserved Launch planned: 9 Sept 2026 Information webinar: 10 Sept 2026 Learn more: www.biodiversa.eu/biodivfuture

BiodivFuture: a new call on novel ecosystems and resilient futures

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 09/06/2026

Who owns biodiversity data? How should sensitive species data be handled? Which standards and platforms support reuse? Our webinar recording on sharing private sector biodiversity data is now available. Watch the replay and explore the guide: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/05/w...

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Webinar: Sharing biodiversity data from the private sector

In this webinar, we present practical guidance on how private sector biodiversity data can be shared more effectively, responsibly and in line with existing standards...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 08/06/2026

Join Biodiversa+ Operational Team! We're looking for a full-time project officer to work on Nature-based Solutions (NbS), Biodiversity and Business, and #NetworkNature, The position is based at @frbiodiv.bsky.social Apply before 21 June 2026! ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/05/j...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 04/06/2026

Become a reviewer for the @ipbes.net Spatial Planning Assessment! Biodiversa+ organises a webinar to help you get familiar with the assessment and navigate the # IPBES reviewing process, with Marie-Claire Danner and Peter Verburg. 🗓️ 11 June, 13:00 CEST ℹ️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/06/03/w...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 26/05/2026

A key #BioMonWeek2026 takeaway: Europe produces a lot of monitoring data. The challenge is making it easier to connect, compare and use. Our latest report explores how to strengthen coordination, harmonise protocols, sustain long-term schemes and use new tech: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/03/31/s...

Strategic Biodiversity Monitoring Governance Document (Phase III): Recommendations towards harmonised biodiversity monitoring on transnational and national scales across Europe

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 22/05/2026

As #BiodiversityDay calls for “acting locally for global impact”, #BiodivPond partners are out in the field, testing how eDNA, acoustic monitoring, field observations and future citizen science can connect local pond monitoring to wider biodiversity knowledge and action across Europe. #ForNature

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 22/05/2026

How can public biodiversity data support business action? Join Biodiversa+ on 9 June, 10:00 UTC+2, for a webinar on using biodiversity data for assessment, reporting and decision-making. Register: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/05/20/w...

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Webinar: Using public biodiversity data for business action

Join Biodiversa+ on 9 June 2026 for a webinar presenting the Business & Biodiversity Toolkit guide on how companies and financial institutions can use public biodiversity data...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 21/05/2026

Companies already collect biodiversity data, but much of it remains hard to find, access or reuse. Join Biodiversa+ on 3 June, 13:00 UTC+2, for a webinar on sharing biodiversity data from the private sector. Register: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/05/20/w...

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Webinar: Sharing biodiversity data from the private sector

Join Biodiversa+ on 3 June 2026 for a webinar presenting the Business & Biodiversity Toolkit guide on best practices for sharing biodiversity data from private companies...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 21/05/2026

5 days, hundreds of experts, one shared ambition: turn biodiversity data into a system the world can act on. Read the full highlights of #BioMonWeek2026: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/05/04/b... Co-organised by @biodiversa.eu, #AllianceforNature, @bioagora.eu, @gbif.org and @marco-bolo.bsky.social

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Greifswald Mire Centre @greifswaldmoor.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

New policy briefs: Rewetting drained peat soils supports climate neutrality of the EU🌱 Peatlands are powerful carbon sinks — but only when wet. This new series highlights their role in EU climate policy, with country-specific insights for DE, BE, FI, AT, and PL.

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 18/05/2026

Call for Abstracts: the session SS2 "Supporting NRR implementation through restoration knowledge hubs: Governance, monitoring and practice", co-organised by members of the #BiodivRestore Knowledge Hub for #SERE2026, is open to submissions until 31 May. ➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/2026/05/18/c...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 13/05/2026

NbS projects: make your outputs easier to find, connect and use. Join Biodiversa+ and NetworkNature for an interactive session on linking project outputs to the European NbS R&I Roadmap. Two identical online sessions: 🗓️ 21 & 26 May, 11:00-12:00 (UTC+2) Register: www.biodiversa.eu/2026/05/12/i...

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Interactive session on the European Roadmap for R&I on Nature-based Solutions

Biodiversa+ and NetworkNature are organising an interactive session to help projects connect their outputs to the European NbS R&I Roadmap...

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Alternet Europe @alterneteurope.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

📢 We have an exciting addition to our upcoming Alternet Seminar programme! Lisa Norton of UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) will speak on "AIHab: developing a habitat recognition tool for ground-based photography." We're thrilled to have her work and perspectives featured in this seminar.

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 07/05/2026

Biodiversity monitoring still faces many challenges ahead: coordination, technologisation, harmonisation… #BioMonWeek2026 was a first step towards addressing them together as a community. Thanks to the organising team and all participants for making this first edition such a success!

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 07/05/2026

Anita Gilles is presenting the successful cross-border programme SCANS. Cooperation & collaboration are at the core of SCANS’s success, which is driven by a strongly bottom-up approach. Innovation is another key success factor, particularly through the use of acoustic systems & eDNA. #BioMonWeek2026

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 07/05/2026

Harmonisation ≠ full standardisation. Smart biodiversity monitoring builds on flexibility, coordination, parallel data workflows & minimum common requirements, from local to European scales. #BioMonWeek2026

From Local to European: National-level Perspectives onHarmonising Biodiversity Monitoring Across Scales

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 07/05/2026

How do we monitor biodiversity at a European scale? Spatially optimised sampling, co located EBVs, larger networks & gap filling with new tech. Key takeaways from EuropaBON at #BioMonWeek2026

From Local to European: Harmonising Biodiversity Monitoring at Different Scales

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 07/05/2026

The very first edition of #BioMonWeek2026 is already coming to an end…join us online for today’s final livestreamed sessions: 1️⃣ 14:00-15:00 CEST - Panel "From Local to European: Harmonising Biodiversity Monitoring at Different Scales" 👉 us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 06/05/2026

Data doesn’t integrate itself. "Social infrastructure and networks are more important than physical infrastructure." As Beryl Morris (TERN Australia) reminds us: it’s not just about technology. People, coordination and shared standards are what make biodiversity data truly work. #BioMonWeek2026

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