The Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme is entering a new phase (August 2024 to July, 2029) that will include actions in the Pacific region, such as capacity development workshops and calls for project proposals, aimed at standardizing and publishing biodiversity data via GBIF. The programme seeks to support and enhance a strong regional community of practice engaged in the sharing and reuse of biodiversity data, supporting scientific research, and mainstreaming biodiversity information into decision-making.
Meeting goals
The GBIF Oceania Regional Nodes Meeting and the Pacific Engagement Meeting for the Biodiversity Information for Development Programme will convene representatives from GBIF nodes, biodiversity data-holding institutions, the biodiversity research community, CBD regional support centres, and other
initiatives dedicated to collecting, sharing and use of biodiversity data in the region.
The aims of these meetings are to:
- Discuss approaches to strengthening the GBIF Oceania-Pacific community with those currently engaged in activities related to open biodiversity data.
- Share regional progress updates and best-practices.
- Identify key regional capacity and information needs to inform the development of the upcoming BID call for data mobilization proposals in the region.
- Identify opportunities for synergies between existing and upcoming regional initiatives and the BID programme, such as supporting or participating in related training efforts, encouraging data sharing through regional programmes, and identifying potential data flows to enhance the use of
- data mobilized through BID.
- Encourage broad participation in the calls for proposals, including applicants, reviewers, mentors, trainers, and partners.
Audience
This event will be attended by representatives of:
- GBIF nodes and Heads of Delegation in Oceania
- Representatives of other relevant regional initiative
- Representatives of selected institutions that have been involved in the BID programme
Contact Peggy Newman , Nodes regional representative for Oceania, or Aaron Wilton for any further information on the agenda.
For uestions on the logistics, please contact Meredith Mckay or Aaron Wilton .
This programme is funded by the European Union.