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Both public conservation policies and the development of indicators to assess progress toward global biodiversity targets—across marine, terrestrial, and freshwater ecosystems—rely on large volumes of data with accurate taxonomic, spatial, and temporal information. However, biodiversity data gaps exist across these dimensions, limiting the scope of possible analyses. At the same time, for many regions and taxonomic groups, data are being collected but remain fragmented, scattered across different organizations and not flowing to central systems.
Recognizing how these gaps affect data usability is essential for advancing strategies to maximize the value of available data. This includes modeling, integrating multiple data sources (e.g., biological collections, regional species lists, expert knowledge, remote sensing, and citizen science), and implementing initiatives to address these gaps through data mobilization, refinement, and targeted primary surveys.
This symposium will explore approaches that integrate biodiversity data to support public policy and monitor progress toward global biodiversity targets. Additionally, we will examine strategies for assessing data quality and identifying gaps. Through collaborative dialogue and case studies, we aim not only to identify barriers to data integration but also discuss actionable solutions—from new technologies for biodiversity data collection to coordinated efforts for increasing spatial and taxonomic coverage.
We invite researchers, policymakers, educators, and conservation professionals to join us in discussing biodiversity indicators and sharing knowledge, experiences, and best practices for improving data availability, quality, and usability, with special attention to reducing fragmentation and enhancing data flow to centralized systems.