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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 1d

A few takeaways:
• Long-term, flexible funding is essential.
• We must share failures as well as successes.
• New allies (engineers, businesses, cities) are key.
• Nature is a core economic driver, not just a conservation issue.
• Lasting change must be fair and inclusive.

Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 1d

We often say that science holds the answers, but the real challenge is just as much about learning how to turn knowledge into action. Our Midterm Conference reflected on progress made and explored what’s next for the EU Biodiversity Strategy.
Rewatch: www.biodiversa.eu/biodiversa-m...

Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference: Looking back, moving forward

On 17-18 September 2025, the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference gathered participants from across Europe and beyond to reflect on the Partnership's achievements and the way forward...

www.biodiversa.eu

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IMPETUS4CS @impetus4cs.bsky.social · 1d

🧰 #CitizenScience Resource

Explore the @biodiversa.eu Citizen Science Toolkit — designed for researchers in #biodiversity and #EnvironmentalSciences looking to involve citizens in their work.

Discover best practices, benefits & resources 👇

🔗 10.5281/zenodo.3979343

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FRB｜Fondation pour la recherche sur la biodiversité @frbiodiv.bsky.social · 1d

[📢 #Recruitment] The FRB is recruiting a project officer for NetworkNature+ as part of the European partnership @biodiversa.eu.

📍 Location: Paris 5th arrondissement
📆 Start date: 1 January 2026
⚠️ Application deadline: 28 October 2025
bit.ly/3E8FQRg

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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 10d

🌍🚨 Europe’s environment 2025 is out now, and the conclusions are sobering:

⚠️ Europe’s environment is in poor shape. Nature continues to degrade, biodiversity is declining, and Europe is warming faster than any other region.

www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

#EuropesEnvironment2025

State of Europe’s environment not good: threats to nature and impacts of climate change top challenges

Significant progress has been made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, but the overall state of Europe’s environment is not good, especially its nature which continues to face degr...

www.eea.europa.eu

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 6d

#BiodivConnect is funding research to answer big restoration questions:
🔹 How should we set restoration targets?
🔹 How can we scale efforts effectively?
🔹 How do we ensure long-term resilience?
If your research tackles these challenges, apply now:
➡️ www.biodiversa.eu/biodivconnect

Open Call

Restoration of ecosystem functioning, integrity, and connectivity #BiodivConnect

www.biodiversa.eu

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 21d

🔴 Day 2 of the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference is live! Today, we're looking forward to discussing impact and future directions in biodiversity research, policy, and practice. Follow along: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference – Reflecting and Looking Ahead Leiden (Netherlands) & Online via Zoom 17–18 September 2025 Launched in 2021, Biodiversa+, the European Biodiversity Partnership, has...

us06web.zoom.us

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · 23d

🗓️ 17-18 Sept.: The Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference is around the corner!
We'll be reflecting on Biodiversa+’s progress & co-designing the road ahead for biodiversity research & policy.
Don't miss out and join us: www.biodiversa.eu/biodiversa-m...

Attend the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference

Biodiversa+ reaches its midpoint! Join us as we gather partners and stakeholders to reflect on progress and chart a course for the future...

www.biodiversa.eu

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

🚨 Call now open!
Apply for #BiodivConnect, our new transnational call on restoring ecosystem functioning, integrity and connectivity.

🌍 29 confirmed countries, ~€40M available
🗓️ Pre-proposal deadline: 7 November, 12:00 CET

Learn more: www.biodiversa.eu/biodivconnect

Upcoming calls

2025-2026 Joint Call Restoration of ecosystem functioning, integrity and connectivity #BiodivConnect Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce that it will soon launch a new transnational joint research…

www.biodiversa.eu

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Sep 3

⌛ Just 2 weeks to go until the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference!
Join us on 17–18 Sept. for:
🔹 Achievements showcase
🔹 Dialogue across policy, science & practice
🔹 Co-creating the future of biodiversity research & action

👉 Agenda & registration: www.biodiversa.eu/biodiversa-m...

Attend the Biodiversa+ Midterm Conference

Biodiversa+ reaches its midpoint! Join us as we gather partners and stakeholders to reflect on progress and chart a course for the future...

www.biodiversa.eu

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Sep 2

📅 Save the date!
Want to apply for #BiodivConnect funding? Join our info webinar on 11 September:
🕐 13:00–14:25 CEST: Call content & process
🕝 14:30–15:00 CEST: National/regional sessions with specific rules

👉 Registration required: www.biodiversa.eu/biodivconnect

Upcoming calls

2025-2026 Joint Call Restoration of ecosystem functioning, integrity and connectivity #BiodivConnect Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce that it will soon launch a new transnational joint research…

www.biodiversa.eu

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Sep 2

📢 Tender alert: We're seeking a knowledge broker.
Mission: Turn findings from 22 research projects on ecosystem restoration into 4 policy briefs.
📍 Workshop in Málaga, Oct 2025
🗓️ Apply by 29 Sept.
👉 Full details: www.biodiversa.eu/2025/09/01/c...

Call for tenders: Knowledge broker for policy briefs on ecosystem restoration

Biodiversa+ is pleased to announce a new call for tenders for a knowledge broker to produce a series of four policy briefs...

www.biodiversa.eu

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Aug 12

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: BiodivRestore Final Conference, 21-22 Oct. 2025
Explore 3 years of biodiversity restoration research!
🔹 Day 1 PM: Knowledge Hub, NRR, & biophysical processes
🔹 Day 2 AM: Trade-offs, synergies, & upscaling

Online registrations:
👉 www.biodiversa.eu/2025/07/24/b...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Aug 11

One month to go until the launch of BiodivConnect!
Have you:
✅ Started building your cross-border team?
✅ Registered for the info webinar (11 Sept)?
✅ Caught up on our guides to policy & stakeholder engagement?
Come on, let’s get ready!

Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Jun 12

📢 #BiodivConnect coming soon!
New joint research call on "restoring ecosystem functioning, integrity, & connectivity".

🔍 Focus: targets & assessment; transferability & scaling; resilience & sustainability
📅 Launch: 9 Sept 2025
🔗 Get ready: www.biodiversa.eu/BiodivConnect/

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Aug 8

📝 Help shape the future of ecosystem restoration!
The BiodivRestore Knowledge Hub is surveying experts & practitioners to identify key gaps, barriers & solutions. Your input will guide research & action for the decade ahead.
Take the survey: ecologic.limesurvey.net/197389

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Suomen ympäristökeskus - Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) @syke.fi · Aug 7

How can biodiversity governance be made more inclusive, just, and effective? What can policymakers learn from bottom-up initiatives across Europe? 🌱 🤝

Join our international webinar to explore these questions on the 24th of September at 14.30 CET! 🗓️

www.bionext-project.eu/news/webinar...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Aug 7

🚨 We're hiring!
Join us in Paris as Coordinating Operational Manager and lead financial & admin coordination for Europe’s largest biodiversity R&I initiative.

🔍 Strong project, financial & team management
🗣️ Fluent in FR & EN
📅 Apply by 7 Sept

👉 www.biodiversa.eu/2025/08/06/h...

Hiring: Coordinating Operational Manager at Biodiversa+

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INTEGRADIV Biodiversa + @integradiv.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fist paper of the @integradiv.bsky.social project ( @biodiversa.eu ) !!
conbio.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Jul 11

Are you involved in aquatic ecosystem conservation or monitoring? Take part in this survey to help improve monitoring & conservation of aquatic fungi.

FUNACTION @funaction.bsky.social · Jun 12

Aquatic fungi deserve a place in conservation & monitoring 🌊🍄
Help shape a better approach—share your expertise and/or needs in the Better Together Survey (10–15 min)!

🔗 forms.office.com/e/UjCrG1L8YV

#biodiversity #aquaticfungi #conservation #monitoring

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BioAgora project @bioagora.eu · Jul 9

🔎 Our citizen science survey closes on 16 July - don't miss this chance to help us as we build up the future Science Service for Biodiversity!

👀 Contribute here: survey.hifis.dkfz.de/765688?lang=en

#Biodiversity #CitizenScience #ForNature #ForOurPlanet

European Citizen Science Association @ecsa.ngo · Jul 8

⏳ The 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐀𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲 on Citizen Science & the Science Service for Biodiversity (SSBD) 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟏𝟔!
👉 Share your input now and help shape future biodiversity policy:
🔗 survey.hifis.dkfz.de/765688?lang=en
#CitizenScience #BioAgora #SSBD

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

How can biodiversity monitoring work long-term and across borders?
Our new report explores real-world lessons, challenges & strategies for building resilient, transnational schemes in Europe.
👉 www.biodiversa.eu/2025/06/30/r...

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Jul 2

What’s next for biodiversity monitoring?
Our Barcelona Science Fair unpacked tools, trust, and tech gaps. Featuring:
🔬 R&I project highlights
🔍 Deep dives into eDNA, bioacoustics, & remote sensing
💬 Expert insights on data, scaling, & more

Takeaways:
👉 www.biodiversa.eu/science-fair...

Biodiversity Monitoring Science Fair Highlights

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Biodiversa+ (European Biodiversity Partnership) @biodiversa.eu · Jul 1

🚨 Hiring: Biodiversity Monitoring Officer (Full-time | Bolzano)
Join Biodiversa+ & @euracalpenv.bsky.social to build an EU-wide biodiversity monitoring network and work with leading institutions to bridge science & conservation policy.
⏳ Apply by 31 July!
More info: eurac.onboard.org/jobs/XGJ2xrGM

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Dr. Grégoire DUBOIS @gregoiredubois.bsky.social · Jun 26

A 7M € call for a Preparatory Action project for the EU Biodiversity Observation Coordination Centre (EBOCC) is out at

ted.europa.eu/en/notice/-/...

#Biodiversity #Monitoring #Europe

414600-2025 - Competition

ted.europa.eu

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The Nature of Cities @tnoc.bsky.social · Jun 19

🌾 A drought. A family farm. A buried solution?
The Wheat Code – new comic from #Science2Story @biodiversa.eu

Can science (and sisterhood) save the harvest?

👉 nbscomics.com/2025/06/08/t...

#biodivclim #nbscomics #climatestorytelling #naturebasedsolutions

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