Archive for May 2024
BioAgora Launches Pilot Science-Policy Interface Training to Bridge Gaps Between Scientists and Policymakers [canceled and postponed]
With the aim to support the bridging of the gap between biodiversity research and the practical needs of decision-makers, BioAgora is set to initiate a series of Science Policy Interface (SPI) training sessions and capacity development initiatives over the next three years. The main objective of these sessions and initiatives is to foster a collaborative…
Read MoreBioAgora’s third newsletter is out!
The BioAgora project has released the second issue of its newsletter in May 2024. Here is what you will find in this issue: BioAgora held an online Information “Connecting Biodiversity Knowledge & Decision-Making event that took place on 16 April BioAgora hosted several events New BioAgora knowledge insights New BioAgora demonstration cases Highlights from the…
Read MoreEUBP Meetings 2024: Key Developments and Policy Highlights
The 5th EUBP Meeting took place on 24-25 April 2024 In 2024, the European Commission (EC) organised five EU Biodiversity Platform (EUBP) meetings, including an ad hoc session on biodiversity financing and subgroup meetings on green infrastructure, monitoring & assessment, and marine topics. BioAgora observers participated in each session, contributing with valuable insights. Below is…
Read MoreBioAgora held a workshop on biodiversity and citizen science at the 5th ECSA 2024 Conference
The European Citizen Science Association (ECSA) recently concluded its 5th conference, commemorating its 10th anniversary in Vienna on 3-6 April. Hosted by the Austrian Network for Citizen Science at BOKU, and the Natural History Museum, Vienna, the event drew funders, members, students, project leaders, volunteers, artists, and policymakers from various countries. The theme of the…
Read MoreBioAgora hosted a webinar on the Science-Policy Interface pilot training
On 6 May BioAgora hosted a webinar focusing on the BioAgora Science-Policy Interface. The event titled “Introduction to the BioAgora Science Policy Interface (SPI) pilot training” gathered over 40 researchers and policymakers with the aim to present the concept of the SPI and the future pilot training on the topic. Three panelists provided a focus…
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