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The Global Genome Biodiversity Network is an international network of institutions preserving the genomic diversity of non-human life on Earth.

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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The Biodiversity Genomics Europe Plus project is organising an online course on Environmental DNA metabarcoding and its applications for policy & industry. Only 20 places are available for Policy & Industry practitioners. More info: biodiversitygenomics.eu/training/edn... 20 November 2026
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Environmental DNA metabarcoding and its applications for policy & industry - BGE+
For policy makers, regulators and industry professionals to understand environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding applications for biodiversity monitoring and environmental assessment.
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
A recent perspective published in PNAS highlights nine adjustments necessary to ensure that the substantial influx of biodiversity data leads to better decision-making. www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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PNAS
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), a peer reviewed journal of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) - an authoritative source of high-impact, original research that broadly spans...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Take part in the webinar “From Anthropology to Zoology: Arctos as a Shared Solution for Diverse Collection Types" to learn how Arctos can help you support your collection. October 20, 2026 2:00–4:00 PM ET Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/AjO1QkYy6...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Illegal Plant Trade Coalition is organising a series of talks including conservation, genetic resources, community engagement, horticulture, restoration, and the role of botanic gardens in plant conservation throughout October. Registration via Eventbrite is required www.bgci.org/news-events/...
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Technical Talks: A Series Sharing Knowledge on the Illegal Plant Trade | Botanic Gardens Conservation International
The Illegal Plant Trade Coalition (IPTC) is bringing together plant conservation practitioners, researchers, botanic gardens and partners from around the world through a new online series focused on s...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Desert Botanical Garden is hosting a free virtual workshop, 'Plant Cryobiorepositories in the Genomics Era: Standards for Biodiversity Conservation'. November 18-20, 2026 10-13h MST Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The incredible project ‘The Mass Experiment’ that engaged community scientists has revealed previously unknown dark taxa in Denmark! besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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Revealing the dark biodiversity around us through a national school‐based citizen science project
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog.
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
How are San Diego scientists working to safeguard Earth's wildlife? Find out by joining this panel conversation organised by UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance. In person Monday 5 October 16:00 - 18:00 GMT-7 Register here: luma.com/o7cf87q8
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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance & Scripps Institution of Oceanography: How are San Diego Scientists Working to Safeguard Earth's Wildlife? · Luma
Kelp forests are a cornerstone of California's coastal ecosystem, providing habitat for marine life and supporting local fisheries and coastal economies, yet…
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Another GGBN paper has been recently published! A fresh perspective from the joint GGBN-ISBER 2925 conference that examines how the medical, environmental, and biodiversity communities can collaborate to address global challenges! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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Where Worlds Align: Insights from the Joint GGBN–ISBER Conference on Biodiversity and Biobanking, Cape Town, October 2025 - Jonas J. Astrin, Kim Labuschagne, Heather Avrili, Katharine Barker, Anita L....
The 2025 Joint GGBN–ISBER Conference in Cape Town united biodiversity, environmental, and biomedical biobanking communities from 38 countries. The event highlig...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Do you want to know more about biodiversity banking? Read this amazing interview to Katie Heineman from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance!
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Global Microbiome Conservancy is celebrating its 10-Year Anniversary and hence, has decided to reopen the webinar registration! So do not miss your chance! If their Zoom webinar reaches full capacity, you’ll simply be redirected to their YouTube channel. bit.ly/GMbC-2026
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Global Microbiome Conservancy
10-Year Anniversary Online Celebration Event Timing: October 7, 2026 US West (PDT): 05:00–12:00 US East (EDT): 08:00–15:00 Brazil (UTC−3): 09:00–16:00 West Africa (GMT): 12:00–19:00 UTC : 12:00–19:00...
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Sonja Vernes @sonjavernes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🦇 Bat1K's biggest paper yet is out. Largest bat genome + fossil study ever: 103 genomes, 44 fossils, 137 researchers. We rewrote the bat family tree! Bats likely originated in Europe ~65 million years ago, not Asia, Africa or Americas. @bat1kgenomes.bsky.social doi.org/10.1038/s41586-026-11007-3
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Interested in conservation genomics, designing and implementing breeding programmes for small populations, bioinformatics, or One Health? Then do not miss your chance to apply for the Erasmus Mundus Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics Scholarship 2027 Deadline January 15, 2027 www.emabg.eu
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Application – European Master in Animal Biodiversity and Genomics
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Congrats to the NEON Biorepository at Arizona State University for receiving funding from NSF to co-lead a project aimed at creating a national resource for sequencing and analysing the DNA of important species! news.asu.edu/20260924-env...
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Decoding important wildlife DNA | ASU News
There is a wealth of knowledge to be found in the DNA of our nation’s spectacular wildlife. A team of researchers co-led by Arizona State University will create a national resource to sequence and ana...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CETAF is organising a webinar on how new genomic technologies are transforming the scientific potential of natural history collections. Talks will be given by Prof. Michael Hofreiter and Dr. Carola Greve. 18 November 2026 14-15.30h (CET) Do not forget to register!
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Don't miss the opportunity to attend the "International Meeting on ex situ conservation and cryopreservation of plant material" if you are located in Latin America and are interested in this topic! Centro Nacional de Recursos Genéticos, Jalisco, México November 4-6
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Applications are open for the eDNA micro-credential course at Macquarie University, Sydney. Cost $2,970 (including GST), limited to 20 people. 3–6 November 2026 microcredentials.mq.edu.au/courses/envi...
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Environmental DNA (eDNA)
Environmental DNA (eDNA) is transforming how scientists study and monitor the natural world. By detecting genetic material left behind by organisms in water, soil, air and other environmental samples,...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
An exciting paper has been published in ZooBiology by our member EAZA! Check it out! doi.org/10.1002/zoo....
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Integrating Biobanking Into Conservation Practice: The Development and Impact of the EAZA Biobank
Overview of the structural setup and terms of service of the EAZA Biobank, Left panel illustrates for samples stored at -80ºC sampling (1), submission (2), storage (3) in one of the four hubs hosted ....
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is seeking a Director of Conservation Biotechnologies! Don't hesitate to apply if you are into conservation genetics, reproductive sciences, or biodiversity banking. Escondido, California, US. Deadline: October 22 Apply here: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sdzwa/...
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Job Details | Dayforce Jobs
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Happy 25th anniversary of GBIF's inception! www.gbif.org/news/6CMzMge...
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Twenty-five years of GBIF
New article offers historical overview of the organization, the infrastructure, its services and the global community underpinning it... Celebrating 25 years of GBIF, a new article published in…
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our fantastic paper is finally out! If you want to learn more about GGBN and our work, don't miss your chance to read it. doi.org/10.1093/bios...
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Connecting biodiversity biobanks in the global infrastructure landscape
Abstract. The Global Genome Biodiversity Network (GGBN) is an international consortium of biodiversity biobanks and collections that strives to standardize
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
EMBL-EBI and eDNAqua-Plan invite you to join the free webinar on European data infrastructures and metadata standards. 2 October 2026 11:00–12:30 (BST) Online (Zoom) — 1,000 places, first come, first served. Register: embl-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From hard drive to archive: submitting your data to make it findable and reusable. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: From hard drive to archive: submitting your data to make it findable and reusable. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining th...
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AaRC @aarc-community.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We have new TikTalks next week already! Join us next Friday to hear about sheep and pipelines!
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Applications for the Digitization Academy online (and free) course "AI in Biodiversity Collections" offered by iDigBio are now open! Applications close October 9 Apply here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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AI in Biodiversity Collections - Fall 2026
The aim of this free, online Digitization Academy course is to empower participants with the knowledge and skills to (1) explain what AI is, how it works, and how it might be relevant to a biodiversit...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
An important statement from the Southern eDNA Society (SeDNAs) regarding the entry into force of the BBNJ Agreement, a significant advancement in the conservation of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction. www.sednasociety.com/post/sednas-...
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SeDNAs Position on eDNA and BBNJ Agreement
Position on BBNJ Agreement
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
We are happy to announce that Naturalis Biodiversity Center has joined GGBN. Naturalis' collection includes ca. 150.000 DNA samples and 3000 non-living tissue samples from different species of animals, plants and microorganisms. A very warm welcome! @naturalis.bsky.social
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This Friday, Genomics Aotearoa online seminar series will feature "Insights on how we might better explore, share and care for our local ecosystems through the lens of eDNA" presented by Dr Mike Bunce. September 18, 15h (GMT+12) Info: mailchi.mp/7e1297c31059...
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Upcoming Friday Seminar: Insights on how we might better explore, share and care for our local ecosystems though the lens of eDNA
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Convention on Biological Diversity is organising a webinar on the IPBES Business and Biodiversity Assessment. 22 September 2026 8:00–9:30 AM (Montreal EDT) Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3216cd...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Happy to announce that the Atlanta Botanical Garden has made 1.500 DNA and tissue samples discoverable through our data portal! Its collection focuses on species of concern in the Southeastern US but also holds samples from locations all around the world. www.ggbn.org/ggbn_portal/... Congrats!
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GGBN
A global network of well-managed collections of genomic samples from across the Tree of Life
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Attend the the 10th International Barcode of Life Conference in Bangkok, Thailand, from 2–6 November 2026. Registration is open until 30 September dnabarcodingconference.com
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Index - iBOL 2026
Building on Barcodes: Impacting Science & Society iBOL 2026 Register Now! Join our Mailing list! Early Bird Registration extended to August 14th Join us at the
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a postdoc researcher to work on orchid conservation genetics! Apply before September 20, 2026 careers.kew.org/vacancy/post...
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Post-Doctoral Researcher in Conservation Genetics - Careers | Kew Gardens
We are seeking candidates with a strong track record in bioinformatics and population genomics to carry out exciting research that will inform conservation actions in threatened orchid populations. Th...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Research organisations working on biodiversity and climate: The Global Centre on Biodiversity for Climate has announced the theme for its 4th Research Grant Competition addressing drivers of biodiversity loss in the Amazon, Congo basin and Coral triangle. Info: www.gcbc.org.uk/grants/
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Grants – GCBC
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Genome BC @genomebc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🦣 Can we really bring back the mammoth? The answer is more fascinating, than you might think. 📅 Monday, November 2, 2026 🕓 4:00–4:30 PM | Registration 🎤 Keynote to follow 🎟️ Registration is required in advance. Reserve your spot today: events.genomebc.ca/drdk2026?ref=BSKY #DRDK2026
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
The Natural History Museum London and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew announced the Environmental Cultures Consortium to integrate science and humanities. Academics interested in applying to the scheme can attend a webinar on 22 Sept at 15:00 (GMT) Info: www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/...
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The Environmental Cultures Consortium | Natural History Museum
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GBIF @gbif.org · 10/09/2026
🌺 You won't want to miss this one! You're invited to join the GBIF Science Symposium! The theme of the event, “From Open Data to Living Knowledge."🧬 This event is free to join in person at Universitetet i Oslo or through virtual livestream. 🔗 www.gbif.no/events/2... @gbifnorway.bsky.social
Photo of the University of Olso
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
If you manage or curate research data, take your time to fill in the survey on the future of FAIR long-term data preservation conducted by the EOSC EDEN project. nettskjema.no/a/eosc-eden-... Deadline 13 September 2026
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Criteria for evaluating the quality of research (meta)data - Nettskjema
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
A call for papers for a Molecular Ecology Special Issue on "Genomic Insights into Species Movements and Adaptation in Response to Anthropogenic Activities" is open! Submission deadline: 28 February 2027 Info: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...
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Molecular Ecology Call for Papers Genomic Insights into Species Movements and Adaptation in Response to Anthropogenic Activities
Molecular Ecology is an international journal for research using molecular genetic techniques to address questions in ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation.
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The Alexander von Humboldt Institute in Colombia is offering a course (in Spanish) on Metagenomics of microbial communities on their YouTube channel September 14-15. Starting at 15:45 (CET) www.youtube.com/@instituto_h...
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Instituto Humboldt
Somos el Instituto dedicado a la investigación de la biodiversidad colombiana. ¡Conoce más sobre biodiversidad en nuestro canal!
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Take your time to complete this survey; it will greatly assist in identifying the gaps and challenges within the biobanking community.
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Working on metagenomics or microbial bioinformatics? Check this webinar out! 24 September 2026 17:00 - 18:00 CEST nanoporetech.com/about/events...
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Metagenomics and microbial bioinformatics: latest tools and workflow
Learn how to analyse long-read amplicon and metagenomic datasets with the latest bioinformatics tools.
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Take part in the 8-week "Strategic Planning for Biodiversity Collections” online course organised by iDigBio! Applications close September 9! For more info and to apply: idigbio.gbif.us/post/2026/st...
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Fall 2026 Strategic Planning for Biodiversity Collections Course - Integrated Digitized Biocollections (iDigBio)
Making data and images of millions of biological specimens available on the web.
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO will offer a workshop on DNA Barcoding for Marine Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring in Makhanda, South Africa. Deadline to apply: 18 September 2026 Prerequisites and further info: oceanexpert.org/event/5081
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OceanExpert - A Directory of Marine and Freshwater Professionals
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
You can participate in a survey about eDNA data publishing workflows and challenges: csiro.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
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Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions
Qualtrics sophisticated online survey software solutions make creating online surveys easy. Learn more about Research Suite and get a free account today.
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Do not miss your chance to register to the Comparative Genomics of Unicellular Eukaryotes congress if you work on protist! Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Spain 5–10 October 2026 Registration closes on 31 August comparativegenomics2026.com
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CGUE 2026 – Comparative Genomics of Unicellular Eukaryotes 2026. San Feliu, Spain. 5-10 October
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Interested in this community forum? The time displayed is in Central European Time (CET)
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
A call for papers for a special issue of BMC Zoology focused on "Advancing zoological research through museum collections" is open. So take your chance! More info: link.springer.com/collections/... deadline: 29 October 2026
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Advancing zoological research through museum collections
BMC Zoology is calling for submissions to our Collection, Advancing zoological research through museum collections. Zoological collections in museums have ...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
@globalmicrobiome.bsky.social is organising its 10th anniversary symposium on October 7–8, 2026. The program includes topics such as microbial ecology, evolution, host–microbe interactions, computational biology, and more. They will also host a workshop on AI for microbiome research!
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
The 2026 Call for Proposals under the Kunming Biodiversity Fund is open until 15 September. The fund supports projects that advance biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, policy integration, resource mobilisation, and equitable benefit-sharing. Info: www.unep.org/events/award...
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2026 Call for Proposals — Kunming Biodiversity Fund
The Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF) invites UN organizations, together with relevant partners specified in the guidelines, to submit proposals for projects that support the conservation, protection, a...
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
If you are involved in an EU-funded project that collects, manages or uses biodiversity data, you can join the 𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 online 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽, which offers guidance on data management, FAIR metadata, and data workflows. 𝟱-𝟲 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 Registration: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/run...
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Registration for the EMODnet Biology Workshop for EU funded projects
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is seeking a new Executive Director of Science! You will be responsible for driving Kew's scientific strategy and maximising the impact of outcomes for biodiversity conservation. Deadline 10 August Apply here: plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetai...
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Perrett Laver - Leading Global Executive Search Firm
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GGBN @ggbnoutreach.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Interested in a webinar on eDNA Applications in Terrestrial Ecosystems? 11 August | 12:00pm-1:00pm AEST Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/619088...
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Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams
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