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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 17/09/2026

Final day at #NordicOikosGfÖ2026 in Odense! ☀️ It’s been a great week of sharing OBSGESSION’s work, meeting project partners and connecting with the wider biodiversity community.🌿 👉One last chance to stop by the booth and explore the project materials today!

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 16/09/2026

Day 3 at #NordicOikosGfÖ2026 in Odense! 🌿 The OBSGESSION booth is still available for anyone interested in the project, its demo pilot sites and new approaches to #biodiversity #monitoring. Visit us until 17 September and explore the available project materials.

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 14/09/2026

Wondering what can be explored at the booth? Among other project materials, the OBSGESSION new demo pilot site factsheets are making their debut at the #NordicOikosGfÖ2026. Not physically there? Explore our materials online: obsgession.eu/pilots

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 14/09/2026

This week, OBSGESSION is at the Joint NSO–GfÖ Conference 2026 in Odense, Denmark! 🌿 Visit our exhibition booth, set up by @pensoft.net, to learn more about the project and explore the available materials. More about our participation is available here: obsgession.eu/news/obsgess...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 03/07/2026

🤔 Have you checked your inbox? 🥳 The 5th OBSGESSION Newsletter is now out! 🌍 Follow our path to addressing the challenge of declining #freshwater and terrestrial #biodiversity You can also read our newsletter here: lnkd.in/dqt3_wdk Subscribe to get our next edition here: lnkd.in/d7jmhTsj

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 25/06/2026

🥳 Summer is officially here, and so is the time for our newsletter! You know we have been quite busy lately! 🙌 🤳To receive our June bulletin, scan the QR code or follow the link: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/893967... Read previous editions on our website: obsgession.eu/newsletters

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 17/06/2026

🔥 Welcome to day 3 of #WBF! We are here, continuing on with full power! 🌍 This morning, OBSGESSION was presented with an oral presentation on #biodiversity change detection. Project partner from @cnrs.fr - Joaquim Estopinan Get an insight of the talk here: lnkd.in/dHp2PqeT 🥳 Stay tuned!

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 16/06/2026

🌱Part 2 of #WBF2026 morning sessions today! We heard from our partners from University of Zurich - Tiziana Koch, Andreas Hueni and Maria J Santos Read more here: lnkd.in/dMX4_Ykz OBSGESSION was highlighted in a presentation from our partners at @pensoft.net. 🥳 Stay tuned for further updates.

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 16/06/2026

🤗Day 2 of WBF continues on full speed! 🤩 Today we heard from our project partners from VITO Remote Sensing and @utwente.bsky.social. They participated in a collaborative session for #Biodiversity insights from #Space, with an oral presentation. 🥳 More sessions yet to come, so stay tuned.

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 14/06/2026

From Zernez to Davos 🇨🇭, OBSGESSION doesn't rest! We are at the #WBF2026, and we are eager for the week to begin, filled with sessions and posters, as well as opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. 🌍 Stay tuned for updates! 👀

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 12/06/2026

🌍 Day 2 of our meeting continues with a talk from Stella Piipponen-Doyle (WCMC). Following was an organised group activities, where attendees were divided into breakout groups. Another highlight during the breakout groups included the discussion, where an idea was born - a mascot maybe.

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 12/06/2026

🗒️Today, we marked day 2 of our event with the first session focused on an eDNA session, led by Andjin Siegenthaler (University of Twente) & Tiina Laamanen (SYKE). 🔊 An inclusion of Pensoft Publishers made Desislava Raykova, who led a discussion for stronger stakeholder engagement. Stay tuned!

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 12/06/2026

Samantha Hill, @unepwcmc.bsky.social, focused on a novel ecosystem integrity index developed within the project. 🌿 Christina Capello, Wageningen University & Research, closed the session with an EO time series analysis for detecting change in habitats. ⏳

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 12/06/2026

Jorrit Sholze shared an overview of products, algorithms and potential dissemination platforms. 📊 The last session of the day included Charlotte van Haaren, Wageningen University & Research. She presented iCLUE land use scenarios and projections. 🌍

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 12/06/2026

Marcel Buchhorn, VITO, explored the benefits of publishing your algorithm as a service, such as on-demand production, long-term maintenance and upscaling to a global level. A discussion on who has an interest in creating a service from the developed algorithm products followed. ⚙️

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 11/06/2026

The University of Zurich team introduced uncertainty propagation to better track error margins in ecological data. 🏔️ Followed by an "Uncertainty-Aware Biodiversity Demo" using real-world data from the Swiss Alps, the session focused on building resilient modelling tools for the future. ✨

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 11/06/2026

How do we turn data into action? OBSGESSION pilot reps showcased how WP2 work is coming to life in WP5, turning EBV-enabling products into actual EBVs across 6 #biodiversity pilots. 🔗 Discussions hit on standardisation, field work, and cross-work package collaboration!

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 11/06/2026

Eline Vanuytrecht (VITO) kicked off the afternoon, tracking the path from EBV-enabling products to pilots & uncertainties. 📈 Next, Stella Piipponen-Doyle (UNEP-WCMC) shared how updated benchmarking criteria prioritise EBV candidates to directly support #KMGBF headline indicators. 🌏🔍

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 11/06/2026

‼️Day 1 of OBSGESSION’s annual meeting was kicked off with welcoming words by our hosts for these few days, the University of Zurich and the coordinator, Petteri Vihervaara. 🌎The morning session continued with project partners Wilfried Thullier and Joaquim Estopian (CNRS) and a group project.

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 11/06/2026

🌎 The Swiss National Park HQ in Zernez has now welcomed OBSGESSION’s consortium for our Annual Meeting The event will take place between the 11th-13th June 🗓️ Partners will share two days of presentations, collaboration and discussions. Stay tuned for further updates, our timetable is packed! ✨

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 05/06/2026

Happy #WorldEnvironmentDay 2026! 🌍 Today we celebrate the shared home we didn’t need to build, but have to nurture and protect. With sustainable choices we can all help restore ecosystems and preserve the Earth’s beauty. A greener future begins with the actions we take today. ✨

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 22/05/2026

Today we celebrate #BiodiversityDay! 🏞️ But more importantly, we take action. Not just policymakers, not just environmentalists, not just biodiversity researchers – all of us! 🖐 To know more, follow the link: www.cbd.int/biodiversity...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 13/05/2026

A new research article has been published in the journal Ecology and Evolution 📃 Among the authors are two project partners from Finnish Environmental Institute 🌿 You can read the full publication here: doi.org/10.1002/ece3... Read the news article here: obsgession.eu/news

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 06/05/2026

Another highlight was Tiina Laamanen (SYKE), with her first presentation! During the “Getting kick-started with (e)DNA-based methods” session, she introduced the Finnish national eDNA roadmap and the steps to support the adoption of new methods in environmental monitoring. 🧬🌿

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 06/05/2026

During the same session, Lori Giagnacovo (VITO Remote Sensing) presented her work on a standardised algorithm benchmarking framework to advance the production of RS-based EBVs. 📊✨

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 06/05/2026

Yesterday, our coordinator, Petteri Vihervaara, also gave a talk during the first part of the sessions on Novel #remotesensing approaches - Foundations and frameworks, which he also chaired🛰️📡 #BioMonWeek2026

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 05/05/2026

A lovely visit from our coordinator Petteri Vihervaara at #BioMonWeek2026 🤩 Petteri will chair a session on Novel RS approaches and foundations and frameworks connected to it today (5th May) at 16:30 CET 📅 The session will continue with on the 6th May, focused on Data integration and systems.

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 05/05/2026

We are at #BioMonWeek26 🛬 Find us featured at the @BioAgora booth 🔎 Stay tuned for more event updates 👀 #HorizonEurope #Biodiversity #Sustainability #ClimateAction

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 30/04/2026

OBSGESSION has released a new policy brief. It will be presented for the first time during the #BioMonWeek2026 (4-8 May 2026). Stay tuned 😉 Expansion on the Deliverable it’s based on is expected in June this year. 📅 Read more on the brief here: obsgession.eu/news #Biodiversity #EarthObservation

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 22/04/2026

Happy #EarthDay2026 !🌍 This year’s theme is #OurPowerOurPlanet. Environmental progress isn’t just the responsibility of governments - it’s driven by all of us. Check out the Earth Day website, where many useful resources and interesting quizzes can be found: www.earthday.org/earth-hub

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 23/03/2026

A new study supported by OBSGESSION is exploring innovative ways to improve deadwood #mapping. Researchers turned to Unoccupied Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), equipped with high-resolution cameras see how it compares to satellite imaging. 🗺️ Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1016/j.rs...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 11/02/2026

🔬 International Day of Women and Girls in Science is aimed at acknowledging the achievements of women in the STEM field and raising awareness towards gaps and inequalities. OBSGESSION is proud to join in this year’s celebration. 🌍 #WomenInScience

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 04/02/2026

Two years of OBSGESSION! 🌍 obsgession.eu This isn't just a new year - it’s the start of a new phase for the project. 🧐 Our focus is shifting toward: - deeper insights into our biodiversity pilots - strengthening science-policy connections - driving real-life impact for European biodiversity

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 21/01/2026

We wrap up #OBSGESSIONpartners campaign with the @unepwcmc.bsky.social. 🌍🤝 UNEP-WCMC is a global centre of excellence dedicated to #biodiversity and the contributions of nature to #society and the #economy. 🌿📉 🤝See how their work supports OBSGESSION's mission. 🐢

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 14/01/2026

📆 As we step into a new year, we’re taking a moment to look back at the one before. 👀 Year 2025 was full of collaboration, progress, and science at OBSGESSION. Can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store. 🥳 Stay tuned! 👂 🔗Watch our videos on our YouTube page: www.youtube.com/@obsgessionHE

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 09/01/2026

✨ After a short break, our #OBSGESSIONpartners campaign is back with University of Zurich 🎓 🛰️ With expertise in the field of imaging spectrometers, UZH is a leading institution in #remotesensing, focusing on the links between #spectroscopy and #biodiversity📡🌍

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 22/12/2025

🎉This year has been full of excitement and progress for us, and we can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store! And the best part? We’re taking you along for the ride. 🚀✨ 🌍 OBSGESSION wishes you happy holidays!❄️

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 19/12/2025

🥳 And to finish the year on a high note, we’re excited to present our new video: 🎬 OBSGESSION in a nutshell ▶️ Watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2gD...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 19/12/2025

🙌 Our bi-annual newsletter is traveling your way. Keep an eye on your inbox. 📨 ✍ If you missed it, be sure to subscribe: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/893967... 📚 You can read this month's bulletin on our website as well: obsgession.eu/newsletters

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 18/12/2025

👀 A recent study reviews the status of primary data for #EBVs in #terrestrial #ecosystems in #Japan and #Finland. 📊 Authors compare Japanese data with the EBVs framework of @geobon.org, as well as with EBV lists recommended by #EuropaBON 🔗 Full article: doi.org/10.1111/1440-1703.70011

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 05/12/2025

🌍 Next on #OBSGESSIONpartners: Brockmann Consult GmbH, a private company specialising in software and #geoinformatics services with a strong focus on #EOdata and products. 🛰️ Discover how their work helps power OBSGESSION. ⬇️

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 02/12/2025

🌱 Researchers from @mambo-project.eu and GUARDEN, joined by OBSGESSION, developed a deep-learning model called Pl@ntBERT. It learns the “syntax” of plant-species sequences using millions of records. 🌍🤖 📄 Read the full article here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 25/11/2025

📣 December newsletter is coming out soon! 📰 👀 ✍Make sure you don't miss out! Subscribe to our bulletin here: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/893967...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 21/11/2025

👀 Next on #OBSGESSIONpartners: Brockmann Geomatics Sweden AB - is a private geoinformatics consultancy delivering high-quality information products and methodological solutions powered by #RemoteSensing and #GIStechnology. 📡 🌍See more of how this OBSGESSION partner helps the project's mission ⬇️

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 14/11/2025

🙌 Our next #OBSGESSIONpartners spotlight is on Pensoft Publishers @pensoft.net Pensoft specialises in open-access academic publishing, software development, web design, and EU-project dissemination and science communication. 👀 Learn how Pensoft contributes to the project’s goals. ⬇️

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 07/11/2025

👀 Next on #OBSGESSIONpartners : Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique @cnrs.fr 🙌 CNRS stands as France’s leading public research organisation, pioneering #biodiversity and #ecosystem modelling, driving innovation in ensemble forecasting, and developing #biogeography tools.

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 30/10/2025

🤝 Next on #OBSGESSIONpartners: Stichting Wageningen Research, part of Wageningen University & Research (@w-u-r.bsky.social) Learn more about their role in the project ⬇️

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 29/10/2025

🌱 As part of the OBSGESSION project, a new study explores whether #soil #bacterial #biodiversity can act as an indicator of broader forest soil diversity. 🔗 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ec...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 24/10/2025

On day 3️⃣ of #LivingData2025, Dr. Elnaz Neinavaz presented insightful work on how #remotesensing can connect #EBVs to Global Biodiversity Framework indicators, strengthening #biodiversity monitoring. 🛰️ 🌿 💡Read the abstract here: www.livingdata2025.com/program.html...

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OBSGESSION Project @obsgession.eu · 23/10/2025

📣 Today on #OBSGESSIONpartners - the Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)- a major contributor to projects related to land use, #terrestrial #ecosystems, and #biodiversity at integrating datasets and models on cloud platforms using #OpenEO. 🌍🛰️ Find out more here ⬇️

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