Priorities for Big Biodiversity Data - IUCN, GEO and UNEP-WCMC

Priorities for Big Biodiversity Data - the need for field-based species and ecosystem monitoring to complement satellite-based remote sensing. PJ Stephenson (IUCN, Gary Geller (GEO & NASA JPL) and Kingston (UNEP-WCMC)
Webcast:
*Title: Unlocking Big Biodiversity Data: Challenges, Solutions, and Innovations*
*Description:*
Dive into an engaging webinar hosted by IUCN, GEO, and UNEP-WCMC, focusing on the future of biodiversity monitoring and the role of "big biodiversity data." This comprehensive discussion explores the critical importance of biodiversity data for conservation, the challenges of accessing and harmonizing such data, and groundbreaking solutions to leverage it effectively.
*Key Topics Covered:*
*Who Needs Biodiversity Data:* From conservation project managers to governments, businesses, and communities, discover the diverse stakeholders and their unique data needs.
*Major Challenges:* Learn about issues like data gaps, lack of tools, weak indicators, and the complexities of making data decision-friendly.
*Data Gaps:* Understand taxonomic and geographic gaps in data with examples like marine species, tropical forests, and underrepresented taxa like fish and amphibians.
*Species Monitoring and Remote Sensing:* Explore innovations in satellite-based monitoring, species distribution modeling, and how on-the-ground data complements remote sensing.
*Solutions and Innovations:* Discover advancements such as standardization of methods, open-access databases, citizen science, and tools like the "Protected Planet" database and species monitoring initiatives.
*Global Collaboration:* Highlights on building stronger partnerships, better tools, and empowering stakeholders from governments to local communities.
Whether you're a conservationist, policymaker, or data enthusiast, this webinar synthesizes decades of expertise and solutions for tackling the biodiversity crisis with cutting-edge data and collaborative strategies. Don't miss real-world applications, inspiring examples, and ways to get involved in the biodiversity data revolution.
👉 *Watch now to gain insights into how big data can transform conservation efforts worldwide!*
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