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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 25/09/2026

Last day at #TDWG2026! 🇳🇴 Learn how BMD is connected to @tdwg.org from BMD's coordinator @nielsraes.bsky.social and don't forget to check out the BMD materials at our shared dissemination booth 📚📍 See you there! 👋

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 24/09/2026

During today’s session on “Operationalising Biodiversity Digital Twins within Data Space Ecosystems”, Mathias Dillen (@meisebotanicgarden.bsky.social) presented the BMD Cubing Engine and explained how it can harmonise biodiversity and earth observation data 📊🤝 #TDWG2026

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 23/09/2026

BMD spotted at #EGI2026 🇧🇪🐟 Make sure to stop by @aneris.eu's booth before 25 September to check out our materials 📚 👉 Find the joint policy brief also here: zenodo.org/records/1993...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 23/09/2026

Highlights from #TDWG2026 so far 🌱 After his presentation on high-throughput biodiversity monitoring, BMD coordinator @nielsraes.bsky.social stopped by our booth to check out BMD's materials. We were also visited by BMD partner Mathias Dillen, participating in both BMD and @tettrix.eu 🌟

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 21/09/2026

BMD's coordinator @nielsraes.bsky.social from @naturalis.bsky.social presented the BMD project and our work towards biodiversity conservation across Europe at #TDWG2026 🌱 💻 Watch our intro video for more info: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqaO...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 21/09/2026

Today at #TDWG2026, our BMD partner @cabbageleek.bsky.social from @meisebotanicgarden.bsky.social presented the joint policy brief "The Lag from Observation to Information" we co-wrote with @b-cubed.eu, @onestop-project.eu, @mambo-project.eu, GUARDEN, and AURORA. 📝🤝 👉 zenodo.org/records/1993...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 18/09/2026

Why should you attend BMD workshops? 🌱🤔 Stefaniya Kamenova from the National Museum of Natural History, a previous workshop participant, provides insights on what makes BMD workshops valuable. 💻 Full video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8vt...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 17/09/2026

Next week BMD travels to Oslo for #TDWG2026 🇳🇴🌱 The Conference, organised by the @tdwg.org, will take place on 21-25 September. You can spot BMD at our shared dissemination booth with @tettrix.eu and @aneris.eu where many project materials will be available. 👉 More: bmd-project.eu/news/bmd-par...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 14/09/2026

This week BMD can be spotted at the Joint NSO–GfÖ Conference 2026 in Odense, Denmark 🌱🇩🇰 You can spot the BMD materials and our joint policy brief at the @obsgession.eu and @pensoft.net's booth 🌟📑 ❓ Learn more about the event: nordicsocietyoikos.glueup.com/event/joint-... @nordicoikos.bsky.social

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 08/09/2026

BMD spotted at #NeoBiota2026 in Brussels, Belgium 🌟🇧🇪 📚🫴 Make sure to check out our materials at @onestop-project.eu and @pensoft.net's booth, as well as our joint policy brief! 💻 Find the policy brief there and online: zenodo.org/records/1993...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 03/09/2026

B-Cubed Project might have come to an end, but its legacy stays on! 🌟👏 💻 Check out everything that B-Cubed has accomplished on their updated homepage: b-cubed.eu 📝🌱 Want to learn how B-Cubed connects to BMD? Read the joint policy brief between 6 research projects here: zenodo.org/records/1993...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 31/08/2026

BMD partner Rob Waterhouse (@sib.swiss) was featured on @rts.ch in a segment exploring the potential of #eDNA to monitor biodiversity. 🌿 The segment also features the Datarium exhibition, where BMD was represented with a poster. 🎥 Watch here: www.rts.ch/play/tv/-/vi...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 31/08/2026

#BMDpartners: SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB) - @sib.swiss 🌻 SIB maps biodiversity & environmental data resources to support high-throughput monitoring and builds a queryable, metadata-rich catalogue for harmonisation. 📚 Find their publications: bmd-project.eu/resources/li...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 28/08/2026

In September, BMD is heading to Oslo! 🎉 Together with @aneris.eu & @tettris.eu, we’re excited to join the #TDWG2026 conference. 🌍 📍Our communication partners at @pensoft.net will represent all three projects and share how we’re working towards better conservation across Europe. 💚

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 28/08/2026

As the MAMBO Project wraps up, its technologies will continue to support biodiversity monitoring through our project, Biodiversity Meets Data (BMD). 🌍🦋

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 28/08/2026

#BMDpartners: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) 🦋 In BMD, CNR participates in the development of our visualisation tools and supports the provision of high-throughput biodiversity monitoring methods to the stakeholder community. 📚 Find their publications: bmd-project.eu/resources/li...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 26/08/2026

@b-cubed.eu, BMD, @onestop-project.eu, @mambo-project.eu, @guarden.bsky.social, and #AURORA collaborated on a policy brief to explore the lag between collecting biodiversity data and making it available in a usable form. 🔎 Discover the full document: zenodo.org/records/1993...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 26/08/2026

Do you want to gain practical training in biodiversity monitoring and analysis? Join our second High-throughput biodiversity monitoring workshop! 🌍 📍Where: Seville, Spain 📅 When: 5-6 November ✍️ Express your interest here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 👉 Learn more: bmd-project.eu/news/biodive...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 24/08/2026

#BMDpartners: Umweltbundesamt - Environment Agency Austria (EAA)🌲🇦🇹 As part of BMD, EAA supports data cataloguing, harmonisation, #FAIR data mobilisation, and addressing data gaps and biases. 📚 Find their publications in our Library: bmd-project.eu/resources/li...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 24/08/2026

📸 Last week, BMD partner Rob Waterhouse (SIB) visited the Swiss TPH in Basel for the Swiss GBIF Advisory Board meeting. 💡

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 20/08/2026

#BMDpartners: Senckenberg Nature Research (SGN) 🦔🇩🇪 In BMD, SGN will ensure that the BATs' workflows are #FAIR and align with the European Green Deal. 📚 Find their publications in our Library: bmd-project.eu/resources/li...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 19/08/2026

The #Datarium exhibition, organised by @sib.swiss, had its official opening event on 12 August 2026 🎉 👉 Read more: www.sib.swiss/news/datariu... Check out the BMD poster live at Rotonde du Mont-Blanc, Geneva until 30 August or online at datarium.ch/en/environme... 🌱

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 19/08/2026

BMD partner Olaf Bánki from Catalogue of Life participated in the #BioSystEU2026 conference and highlighted BMD during his presentation on taxonomic data services and infrastructure 🤝🌱 Learn more about the conference: event.trippus.net/Home/Index/A...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 17/08/2026

Meet our partners: The International Hellenic University 🐟🇬🇷 In BMD, IHU will support the creation and provision of detailed maps or surfaces highlighting gaps and biases in existing biodiversity data. 📚 Find their publications in our Library: bmd-project.eu/resources/li... #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 13/08/2026

Still haven't visited the #Datarium exhibition in Geneva? You can do so until 30 August! 🇨🇭 👀 Be on the lookout for the BMD poster or check it out also online: lnkd.in/d2Vdxq2X Thanks @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social, our BMD partner from @sib.swiss, for the sneak peak of the exhibition 🌱📷

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 13/08/2026

Meet our partners: Catalogue of Life 🌼🇪🇺 In BMD, Catalogue of Life will make sure that the mobilised taxonomic data will be made available through Catalogue of Life (COL) ChecklistBank. #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 11/08/2026

Why should you attend the BMD High-throughput biodiversity workshop? 🌱🤔 Caterina Palombo from Intramontes tell us what makes BMD workshops valuable. 🇪🇸 Join our next workshop on 5-6 November in Seville: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 💻 Full video on Youtube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfpm...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 10/08/2026

Meet our partners: University of Tartu 🐝🇪🇪 In BMD, The University of Tartu will facilitate eDNA sampling by providing web-based access to identification and taxon communication tools, as well as tutorials. 📚 Find their publications in our Library: bmd-project.eu/resources/li... #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 06/08/2026

Meet our partners: @eurosite.org 🌿🇪🇺 Within our project, Eurosite will support the effective engagement of the BMD stakeholder network through its extensive community and experience. #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 05/08/2026

🌿 Did you miss the news? You can now express your interest in joining our upcoming high-throughput biodiversity monitoring workshop! 📍 Seville, Spain 📅 5–6 November 2026 🔗 Learn more: bmd-project.eu/news/biodive...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 04/08/2026

Learn more about data spaces from Sharif Islam (@sharifx.bsky.social), one of BMD's partners from @naturalis.bsky.social 📊 🔗 bmd-project.eu/news/demysti...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 03/08/2026

Meet our partners: @pensoft.net 🌳🇧🇬 Pensoft will plan and implement the communication, dissemination, and exploitation of project results via project branding, promotional materials, and a website. 📚 Check out their relevant publications: bmd-project.eu/resources/li... #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 31/07/2026

🌿📊 Check out @b-cubed.eu's blog post for one of their project results - modelled cubes! 💻Find it here: b-cubed.eu/news/how-be-... 👉 More #HowToBeCubed blog posts are available on their website: b-cubed.eu/news

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 31/07/2026

🌿 Great news! #LivingData2027: From Living Data to Ecological Intelligence is coming to Montréal, Canada! 🌍

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 30/07/2026

Meet our partners: @lifewatcheric.bsky.social 🌿🇪🇺 LifeWatch ERIC will lead the design, development and operation of BMD’s Biodiversity Explorer and maintain the BMD data catalogue. They will also host the BMD training materials. 📚 Their research here: bmd-project.eu/resources/li... #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 29/07/2026

🗓️ Join the BMD project in Seville for a high-throughput biodiversity monitoring workshop, providing practical training on biodiversity monitoring and analyses. 🔗 Learn more and express your interest: bmd-project.eu/news/biodive... @gbif.org | @eurosite.org | @lifewatcheric.bsky.social

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 27/07/2026

Meet our partners: @ufz.de 🐦🇩🇪 Together with stakeholders, UFZ will develop user-friendly Biodiversity Analysis Tools (BATs) that can pinpoint the key drivers of decline and design targeted solutions. 📚 You can find their publications in our Library: bmd-project.eu/resources/li... #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 23/07/2026

Meet our partners: @meisebotanicgarden.bsky.social 🪻🇧🇪 Within BMD, Meise Botanic Garden ensures that all biodiversity and environmental data we work with are interoperable across space, time, and taxonomy. 📚 Check out their research here: bmd-project.eu/resources/li... #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 22/07/2026

What is the Biodiversity Explorer and how can you use it to support biodiversity conservation across Europe? 🌍🌱 🎬 Learn all that and more from our introductory video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqaO... Want to be part of our mission? 🤝 Join our stakeholder network: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 21/07/2026

🧬📱 Don't forget to check out the BMD poster in the #Datarium Exhibition: datarium.ch/en/environme... Only a few weeks left until the beginning of the open-air exhibition in Geneva, too 👀 📅 3-19 August at Parc des Bastions Organised by: @sib.swiss

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 20/07/2026

Meet our partners: @thebotanics.bsky.social 🌼🇬🇧 Through in-person and online workshops, RBGE helps embed stakeholders’ requirements in BMD’s tools for biodiversity status assessment, trend analyses, and future projections. 🔗 Check out their research: bmd-project.eu/resources/li... #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 16/07/2026

Meet our partners: @naturalis.bsky.social 🦦🇳🇱 Naturalis is not only the coordinating team behind BMD, but they will also develop the engine of BMD and the core infrastructure that provides cloud computing, a data visualisation engine, and web-GIS viewer 💻 🔗 www.naturalis.nl/en #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 15/07/2026

BMD is back from the #BEeS2026 Conference in Plovdiv, Bulgaria ☀️🇧🇬 ➡️ Learn more about the event and our shared booth with @b-cubed.eu and @aneris.eu here: bmd-project.eu/news/highlig...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 14/07/2026

💻 The OneSTOP Project is organising a webinar that introduces the concept of plant-blindness in One Health and explores why it matters for prevention, resilience, and policy. 📝 Learn more and register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 14/07/2026

From 6 to 10 July, BMD was present at the #ECCB2026 Conference in Leiden, Netherlands 🇳🇱☀️ You can read all about the event and our participation in it here: bmd-project.eu/news/bmd-was...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 13/07/2026

Have you wondered who’s behind BMD’s work and mission? 🤔❓ Follow our new social media campaign to learn what each project partner does behind the scenes, put a face to a name, and explore some of their previous scientific research 🌱🌟 #BMDpartners

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 10/07/2026

BMD will be joining forces with the BioClima project to improve the communication and dissemination of activities supporting biodiversity conservation and climate 🤝🌍 🔗 Learn more about our collaboration so far and ahead: bioclima.net/news/bioclim...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 10/07/2026

Now that the @sib.swiss #Datarium exhibition is online, you can check out BMD's poster for the topic of Environmental protection - a topic led by BMD partner @rmwaterhouse.bsky.social 🌟🌱 🖼️ See poster: datarium.ch/en/environme... 🔗 More about the event: datarium.ch/en #GenevaLovesData

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 08/07/2026

☀️ Today, during #BEeS2026 in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, BMD partner Cosimo Vallo (@lifewatcheric.bsky.social), responsible for the development of our project's training resources, talked about BMD to conference visitors. Check out our current trainings here: training.lifewatch.eu/en/categorie...

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Biodiversity Meets Data @bmd-project.eu · 08/07/2026

Check out @sib.swiss's new #SIBProfile 2026 to learn how the SIB scientists contribute to the global efforts of reversing biodiversity loss 🌱 🔗 issuu.com/sibswissinst...

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