Science Service for Biodiversity
BioAgora will develop a Science Service for Biodiversity (SSBD) that fully supports the ecological transition required by the European Green Deal and the European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.
In order to bring about sustainable changes, biodiversity and natural capital need to be integrated into public and business decision-making at all levels.
The Science Service for Biodiversity will respond to this current gap in Science-Policy Interfaces, but will also foresee future needs. It will provide the scientific pillar of the EU’s Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD).
From 2023 to 2026, BioAgora will:
Pilot and test different functions and mechanisms of the SSBD to set up dynamic, inclusive and functional Service
Establish governing bodies, decision-making mechanisms and ethical infrastructure for the SSBB
Apply the business plan canvas as a tested approach to define the profile, characteristics and niche, marketing plan, and financial plan of the SSBD
Develop an interactive and widely accessible web-platform, enabling all relevant actors to use and benefit from this Service
Multi-service approach
A service to Biodiversity by improving the Science Policy Society interface in Europe
A service to knowledge holders
Builds a trusted knowledge and evidence base on biodiversity
Creates an open and trusted channel for scientists to inform and influence EU policies
Enhances collaboration between different disciplines and expertise across countries
Consolidates and better uses existing data and databases
A service to Science-Policy Interfaces
Builds on, complements and orchestrates existing science-policy initiatives
Supports transformation of SPIs
A service to Society
Supports better informed decisions
Improves outreach of scientists
Empowers citizens, businesses and practitioners
Fosters transdisciplinary collaboration
Improves trust in science
A service to Policy
Creates the scientific pillar of the Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) to contribute to the implementation of the EU Biodiversity strategy for 2030.
Supports and creates a new dynamic dialogue between science and policy
Supports the ambition of national, European and international biodiversity policies
Supports the EU to take a leadership on a transformative pathway in biodiversity governance
Ensures relevant research priorities
Builds and creates a model for other (interlinked) Science Services
Enhances cost-effectiveness of investment in European research
Enhances responsiveness to policy needs
Ensures policies rooted in scientific knowledge - increasing trust in public policies
A Service to the EU funded community
Increases the potential of bringing research and knowledge into EU policy-making
Minimizes duplication of work and use resources wisely, by improving synergies between actors, e.g. EU funded projects
Co-develops an official SPI between funder and EU-funded knowledge community
