🌍 Happy
#BiodiversityDay2024
!
We’re thrilled to announce the rollout of Discourse: GEO BON's new platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Get ready to connect with fellow GEO BON members, engage in meaningful discussions, and
#BePartOfThePlan
!✨
Who doesn't want more
#data
?!
🛰️
@NASA
's upcoming missions are set to flood
#biodiversity
scientists with more
#EO
than ever. 🌍
This session will kickstart the discussion on how to make sense of this torrent of information to understand biodiversity change.
#GEOBONconf2023
We are thrilled to announce the unanimous election of María Cecilia Londoño (
@inst_humboldt
) as co-Chair elect of GEO BON.
María Cecilia and Andy Gonzalez
@bio_diverse
will now form the co-Chair team for GEO BON for the next three years.
Representación Latino Americana en
@GEOBON_org
, unidos para monitorear la biodiversidad en el Sur Global 🌎
Latin American representation at the
@GEOBON_org
conference, coming together for Biodiversity Monitoring in the global south 🌎
eDNA as a routine measure of
#biodiversity
in real-world, large-scale applications & across environmental settings. Calling all abstracts for the use of
#eDNA
in long-term environmental stewardship programs.
Submit your abstract here👉
#GEOBONconf2023
What causes
#biodiversity
change? To know the answer, we need a formal detection & attribution framework to systematically analyse data & inform monitoring. This session focuses on the grand challenge of identifying the drivers of
#biodiversitychange
#GEOBONconf2023
@bio_diverse
📢 Interested to know more about Essential Ecosystem Service Variables? Tune in to hear from our group working on this topic.
8 March 2022, 16:00 CET
Details and registration:
@UNBiodiversity
@IPBES
#ForNature
Mapping & monitoring ecosystem extent w/ Earth observations
#EO
give detailed info on ecosystem health &
#biodiversity
. Calling all those that use new
#EO
technologies to support policy, ecosystem accounting & conservation
Submit abstracts👉
#GEOBONconf2023
🚀We are launching a new webinar series by the Ecosystem Services Working Group
👉 WEBINAR
#1
on “Opportunities of eDNA in biodiversity and ecosystem services"
⏰ Feb 3rd 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM EST
💻Register here:
More details:
T-9 DAYS
Get ready for
#COP15
with
@GEOBON_org
:
📃Science Briefs on Ecosystems1⃣and Ecosystem Restoration2⃣propose clear objectives for reducing loss of natural ecosystems & halting and reversing degradation.
Read them here:
1⃣
2⃣
🚨NEW Science brief with details on how a Global
#Biodiversity
Observing System (GBiOS) would support the GBF implementation.
Read it here:
Contributors:
@bio_diverse
, María Cecilia Londoño Murcia &
@GEOBON_org
's Implementation Committee
#COP15
#GBiOS
🚨 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN 🚨
Visit the link below to register for the
@GEOBON_org
GLOBAL CONFERENCE "MONITORING BIODIVERSITY FOR ACTION" 🌱🌍
Join us on Oct 10-13 in Montreal and be part of this critical conversation!
REGISTER NOW 👉
#GEOBONconf2023
🚨New article on
#GBiOS
"A global biodiversity observing system to unite monitoring and guide action" published in
@NatureEcoEvo
GBiOS combines global collaboration, tech & data to monitor biodiversity change & target action in support of the
#KMGBF
👉
📢 NEW DOCUMENT: Science brief on the ecosystem area and integrity objectives of the
#post2020
GBF, including Targets 1 and 2.
By scientists convened by
@GEOBON_org
and
@biodiscoveryIPO
For Parties and observers to
@UNBiodiversity
Read more here 👉
🗓️ THE
#GEOBONconf2023
PROGRAMME IS NOW LIVE! 🗓️
Check out the conference official schedule here 👉
Get ready for:
🌐 5 plenaries
👥27 sessions
🎙️10 panels
💻10 workshops
There is still time until Sept 25th to register:
📣 NEW SCIENCE BRIEF released ahead of WG2020-04 in Nairobi: target 8 of the post-2020 GBF "Climate change, adaptation and mitigation".
By scientists convened by
@GEOBON_org
and
@biodiscoveryIPO
For Parties and observers to
@UNBiodiversity
Read more here 👉
Kicking off the
@WorldBioForum
workshop on "Towards Global Biodiversity Observation System"
@bio_diverse
explains how we need to wake the sleeping giant of biodiversity scientists, data and knowledge for robust biodiversity monitoring.
Join us at the
#GEOBONcon2023
poster session! 📢
Researchers from around the globe sharing their biodiversity monitoring findings. From ecosystems to species, it's clear that collaborative efforts are vital for our planet's future. 🌍🌿
#MonitorBiodiv4Action
Are you interested in contributing to the global, interoperable and harmonised
#biodiversity
datasets on genetic composition, species populations and traits, community composition, ecosystem functions and services? Join us at the 2020 GEO BON Conference!
Macrogenetics! Integrates field & lab work, environmental & spatial data, ecology & population genetics, & mobilizes data to provide a view unlike anything before into patterns of species genetic diversity. By
@GEOBON_org
Genetic Comp WG in
@NatureRevGenet
Connecting
#biodiversity
monitoring programs to national & international objectives is key to achieving the
#KMGBF
. Learn about governance, protocols & capacity development to support this effort.
Submit abstract for this session now👉
#GEOBONconf2023
More than 200 abstracts submitted on
#biodiversity
monitoring & modelling of genetic composition, species populations and traits, community composition, ecosystem functions and services! Meet us at 2020
@GEOBON_org
Open Science Conference! Registration👇
Two webinars in one day and still happy faces!
#biodiversity
science and policy are able to meet half-way and walk (and work) together towards common goals! Let's continue!
Many thanks to our speakers and participants and
@UNBiodiversity
for hosting!
📢 NEW PAPER about Genetic EVBs:
How can we operationalise Genetic EBVs (which are metrics of within-species genetic variation) for biodiversity monitoring regionally and globally?
Read more 👉
@GEOBON_org
co-chair
@mariaclondo
shares her pride in our network for including the contributions of the Global South & Women in science and policy. The
#KMGBF
is a transformative agreement inclusive of all people &
#GEOBONconf2023
is the place to support its implementation.
It's NOW, it's this week! The GEOBON Open Science Conference & All Hands Meeting 2020 is finally happening!
The opening keynote by David Cooper
@UNBiodiversity
and Anne Larigauderie
@IPBES
and talks by the co-chairs Henrique Pereira
@idiv
& Mike Gill
@natureserve
! Pls join us!
From sampling design, to open data infrastructures & data intelligence, learn about initiatives along the data value-chain taking place across the European region.
Submit abstract for this session now👉
#GEOBONconf2023
@EuropaBon_H2020
@BiodiversaPlus
Scientists have spoken, now it's time for negotiators to use this information for an ambitious, science-based
#post2020
global biodiversity framework.
@BasilevanHavre
with concluding remarks at the first joint webinar
@GEOBON_org
@biodiscoveryIPO
The GEOBON Open Science Conference & All Hands Meeting 2020 is next week (6-10 July)! Don't miss this opportunity to network with scientists around the globe contributing to globally standardized, interoperable and accessible datasets for biodiversity monitoring! (thread 1/2)
There is an urgent need to understand the drivers of insect population collapse. Learn how
#AI
, automated camera traps & annotated citizen science data are being used to collect insect monitoring information.
Submit abstract 4 session 👉
#GEOBONconf2023
📦🌱The new
@GEOBON_org
tool: Bon In A Box is set to simplify
#biodiversity
monitoring around the world from data collection to analysis & display. Find out how to use Bon In A Box's free, transparent & reproducible workflows to calculate EBVs &
#KMGBF
indicators.
#GEOBONconf2023
"We need to get serious"
Paul Hebert from
@iBOLConsortium
tells us too much
#biodiversity
monitoring today has been artisanal and disjointed. To understand the dramatic decline in wildlife we urgently require a systematic globalised effort.
#GEOBONconf2023
Mark your calendars: the World
#biodiversity
Forum 2020 will be organised by
@biodiscoveryIPO
in Davos in February 2020 and the call for sessions and workshops proposals is now open until July 21st! For more information see
What an incredible cocktail reception at
@centresciences
! 🥂🍾🍷
We are so happy to see so many incredible members of the
@GEOBON_org
network and beyond.
A splendid close to a splendid first day at
#GEOBONconf2023
🌟
T-4 DAYS
Get ready for
@CBD_COP15
with
@GEOBON_org
:
The use of biodiversity is critical for the whole human population and is a substantial part of economies and markets from local to global levels.
Sustainable Use of Biodiversity brief:
@FutureEarth
📢NEW DOCUMENT: Protected and conserved areas are crucial for
#post2020
GBF. Want to know more? The brief on Target 3 is now available.
By scientists convened by
@GEOBON_org
and
@biodiscoveryIPO
For Parties and observers to
@UNBiodiversity
Read more here 👉
T-3 DAYS
Get ready for
@CBD_COP15
with
@GEOBON_org
:
📃A monitoring framework that allows Parties to track progress and inform and guide adaptive policy and action is a necessary component to achieve the GBF targets.
👉Read the Monitoring Brief:
#COP15
📣NEW DOCUMENT: A recipe for a strong monitoring framework! Read our new brief for WG2020-04 in Nairobi and the expert workshop in Bonn.
By scientists convened by
@GEOBON_org
and
@biodiscoveryIPO
For Parties and observers to
@UNBiodiversity
Read more here👉
Opening speech by Elder Otsi'tsaken:ra Charles Patton from the Kanien’keha:ka Community of Kahnawake
"The Earth works & cares for us but she is suffering because of what humans have done in the name of money. Let's give back & care for her like she has for us"
#GEOBONconf2023
We are excited to announce the joint GEO BON -
@Microsoft
#AIforEarth
program "EBVs on the cloud"! The US$1 million program will fund projects developed and deployed on
@Azure
cloud to enhance
#biodiversity
monitoring and
#EBVs
development. For more info:
Innovative approaches for freshwater
#biodiversity
monitoring, from observation to ecosystem assessment. Calling all abstracts on advances in tech, data management & mobilizing focus on freshwater systems.
Submit abstract for this session👉
#GEOBONconf2023
How to improve
#biodiversity
data and knowledge mobilization for post-2020 GBF? What indicators and tools to use for a better flow into policy-making? Virtual round table, replay:
GEO BON is hiring 4 positions for the new secretariat team based in
#Montreal
@mcgillu
@csbq_qcbs
Executive secretary
Developer
Communications & Engagement
Research Associate
Deadline for applications Feb. 23rd.
All details ⬇️.
Please RT!
Tropical areas are megadiverse &
#eDNA
methods are being applied to monitor their
#biodiversity
, but the unique environment, lack of capacity & monetary costs remain barriers. This session covers overcoming these barriers.
Submit abstracts👉
#GEOBONconf2023
🚨 NEW GEO BON CONFERENCE WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE!
Visit the link below to learn more about the conference that will happen in October here in Montreal 🏙️🌳
👉 The ABSTRACT SUBMISSION form is also now open!
💻
#GEOBONconf2023
#MonitorBiodiv4Action
📣 NEW DOCUMENT RELEASE: A series of science briefs are being prepared by
@GEOBON_org
and
@biodiscoveryIPO
for the next round of post-2020 GBF negotiations held by
@UNBiodiversity
.
Read the first one about "Pollution" here 👉
T-10 DAYS
Get ready for
@CBD_COP15
with
@GEOBON_org
:
💻 We just launched a page on our website dedicated to
#COP15
and our involvement. Visit the page regularly for updates on our activities between 6-19 December and add our events to your calendar 🗓️
👉
📽️🔴 THE PLENARY RECORDINGS ARE FINALLY AVAILABLE ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL
If you weren't able to attend the
#GEOBONconf2023
or you want to re-live some of the key moments, now you can watch them from the comfort of your laptop or smartphone 💻📱
Big loss for climate and biodiversity science but also for our community! Past and present GEO BON co-chairs remember Bob Scholes and his love for nature!
He will be deeply missed!
#HappeningNow
: To monitor progress in biodiversity conservation, we need to establish a Global Biodiversity Observing System
#GBiOS
to track progress, inform and guide policy & action.
Side event on GBiOS tomorrow at 18:15 in room 513D at
@CBD_COP15
On
#BiodiversityDay
GEO BON is working to support the implementation of an ambitious post-2020 GBF.
We thank our >1,700 members and partners for their engagement and contributions to
#biodiversity
observations and
#monitoring
around the world.
Congratulations and welcome to Ana María Hernandez, from
@inst_humboldt
, the new
@IPBES
Chair!
@GEOBON_org
is looking forward to continue supporting the work of the platform under your leadership.
#IPBES7
About to make
@GEOBON_org
statement at OEWG2
@UNBiodiversity
on the importance of biodiversity monitoring to reduce the impact of invasive and alien species.
📰NEWS POST on Genetic EBVs:
Genetic diversity is the foundation of all biodiversity and supports the stability and resilience of species and ecosystems. It is essential for species to adapt to challenges such as climate change.
Read the news here 👉
Interested to learn more about post-2020 GBF? Join leads of
@GEOBON_org
Working Groups and dive into some proposed indicators!
12 July: Species populations and area-based conservation
26 July: Genetic diversity
2 time zones for each topic. Zoom links in the thread!
📢"quick, deep, sweeping changes" are needed in our efforts to bend the curve of biodiversity loss. Large synthesis led by
@biodiscoveryIPO
and
@GEOBON_org
ahead of next
@UNBiodiversity
meetings.
➡️
⚡️
#BREAKING
50+ scientists from 23 countries delivered to governments a synthesis of the science informing and underpinning 21 targets proposed in the draft
#post2020
Global Biodiversity Framework being negotiated under the
@UNBiodiversity
@physorg_com
"The transformation in
#Biodiversity
conservation starts from the bottom." Strong opening words from
@GEOBON_org
secretary
@ARadulovici
. That is why we are all gathered together this week at
#GEOBONconf2023
, to meet and collaborate towards a sustainable future for all life 🌱
T-2 DAYS
Get ready for
@CBD_COP15
🇨🇦 with
@GEOBON_org
:
Join us tomorrow at the Science Biodiversity Workshop with
@IPBES
to engage in an interactive dialogue on science and monitoring for the post-2020 GBF.
⏰ 12:45-3:15pm
📍Rm 210A
Event link:
We're excited to announce the official launch of a new Regional
#biodiversity
Observation Network! The Americas BON, will work on improving the acquisition and delivery of
#EarthObservation
in the region, from Patagonia to Alaska. More info here:
Do you monitor
#biodiversity
in Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, & the Arctic? Are you interested in science-based policy support for
#conservation
#post2020
?
Meet us at 2020
@GEOBON_org
Conference! 👉
For more on GEOBON 👉"
📢Want to know more about
#ecosystems
? Area, integrity, degradation,
#restoration
? Hear from Paul Leadley and
@dobura
presenting on behalf of a group of scientists.
⏰18 Oct: midnight and 10am EST
Zoom details:
Science briefs:
(Not only) On
#EarthDay
, celebrate
#biodiversity
in all forms and take a moment to think about protecting it for future generations.
We
@GEOBON_org
say let's grow together as a community of practice to live in harmony with nature!
We are delighted to welcome Jillian Campbell
@JillStats
as a KEYNOTE SPEAKER for the
#GEOBONconf2023
🌍
🎙️Her talk will focus on "Monitoring the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework"
🗓️Oct 11th at 9:30am
#MonitorBiodiv4Action
#KMGBF
Get a front-row seat to the next GEO BON Webinar on Supporting Implementation of
#Post2020
framework :
#Ecosystem
extent and integrity, on September 27, 9:00 a.m. ET.
Register today :
To learn more:
Join the Round Table on Biodiversity Monitoring and Data on 15 April 2021, session moderated by
@timhirsch
from
@GBIF
and with a strong GEO BON presence (current and previous co-chairs, other prominent members).
It will be worth waking up early in some time zones!
📢 Join the virtual segment of the 5th Science-Policy Forum for Biodiversity & the 8th Intl. Conference on Sustainability Science
Explore how science, technology & innovation can help transform our relationship with nature.
📆13 to 23 April
📌More info:
T-2 DAYS
@CBD_COP15
🚨 NEW 🚨 Science Brief providing highly needed information on inland waters
#biodiversity
for GBF negotiation.
Coordinated by Eren Turak from
@FWBON1
and with input from many partners.
Read the brief here:
#COP15
#ForNature