biodiversityforward
Biodiversityforward is a multidisciplinary initiative aimed at advancing the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity through the integration of scientific research, policy engagement, and community stewardship. It functions as a network that connects researchers, policymakers, conservation practitioners, and local communities to identify priorities, share data, and coordinate action.
Its objectives include accelerating the generation and dissemination of biodiversity data; translating research into practical guidance
Activities encompass collaborative research projects, data repositories, policy briefs, capacity-building workshops, and citizen science programs; partnerships
Governance and funding: a governance council provides scientific oversight and community representation, with technical committees focused
Impact and reception: biodiversityforward has supported research collaborations, informed policy discussions, and contributed to the incorporation
Looking ahead, biodiversityforward aims to expand open data platforms, strengthen long-term monitoring networks, and advance nature-based