In the face of an unprecedented biodiversity crisis, the world is in desperate need of a comprehensive system to monitor and safeguard the planet's precious ecosystems. A groundbreaking initiative called the Global Biodiversity Observing System (GBiOS) offers a glimmer of hope by proposing an interconnected global network to monitor biodiversity changes and guide conservation efforts.
Read MoreIt is crucial that we fill existing gaps in our understanding of biodiversity change across the province. We must provide the science to support decisions in light of the policy to be inscribed in the Plan Nature. Conservation action will flow from different levels of government and a broad network of actors mobilizing their efforts to achieve conservation outcomes by 2030.
Read MoreA group of biodiversity scientists gathered at the Quadra Centre for Coastal Dialogue on Quadra Island, BC to work on a Canada Biodiversity Observation Network (CAN BON). They discussed how biodiversity observations and monitoring can be brought together to produce statistically robust assessments of biodiversity change over time across Canada.
Read MoreLast Monday, Professor Andrew Gonzalez gave a talk at the AI for Good Summit about the role of Artificial Intelligence in monitoring biodiversity change. He proposed the implementation of a framework to guide detection and attribution analyses, where Artificial intelligence can play a strong role.
Read MoreFlavio’s PhD work focuses on monitoring how the interaction between nature and society is changing. His work is aimed at multiple stakeholders from academics, to the government and First Nations people.
Read MoreAs delegates are negotiating the Global Biodiversity Framework at the COP15 in Montreal, it is becoming more and more urgent to develop a monitoring framework that proposes a suite of indicators by which the Parties can measure progress toward both national and global targets.
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