Work Packages

 

WP1 Data sources: requirements, gap analysis and data mobilization (UTARTU)

Task 1.1 Assessment and evaluation of biodiversity data sources

Task 1.2 Harmonization of European taxonomic backbone and analysis of taxonomic coverage

Task 1.3 Gap analysis of available biodiversity information sources and identifying priorities

Task 1.4 Integrated approaches for focused biodiversity data mobilization

Task 1.5 Exploring citizen science – based approaches for mobilizing and generating biodiversity data

 

WP2 Data integration and interoperability (UEF)

Task 2.1 Design of information architecture for EU BON

Task 2.2 Improving data standards and interoperability

Task 2.3 Tools for data sharing

Task 2.4 Metadata registry and catalogue

Task 2.5 European Biodiversity Portal

Task 2.6 Technical support and helpdesk

Task 2.7 Informatics task force and global cooperation

Task 2.8 Training programme

 

WP3 Improving tools and methods for data analysis and interface (UNILEEDS)

Task 3.1 Advanced tools for interpreting satellite or aerial imagery using environmental datasets and machine

learning methods

Task 3.2 Techniques for up-scaling and downscaling biotic datasets

Task 3.3 Enhanced methods for species distribution modelling

Task 3.4 Developing tools to prepare, extract and mine published legacy and prospective biodiversity literature

 

WP4 Link environment to biodiversity: analyses of patterns, processes and trends (UFZ)

Task 4.1 Integrative analyses of distribution status and trends

Task 4.2 Status and trends in populations in relation to associated drivers

Task 4.3 Scenarios of biodiversity change for a risk assessment, integrating migration and dispersal

mechanisms

Task 4.4 Optimizing monitoring designs and improving their cost efficiency

Task 4.5 Quantifying uncertainty from different sources

 

WP5 EU BON testing and validation of concepts, tools, and services (CSIC)

Task 5.1 In situ testing of EU BON information services through researchers and stakeholders

Task 5.2 Testing EU BON tools for data analysis and interpretation

Task 5.3 Testing EU BON services for management, decision makers and stakeholders: applications across

different scales (regional, national, international)

Task 5.4 Networking and expanding EU BON sites and acquiring additional support

 

WP6 Stakeholder engagement and science-policy dialogue (UCAM)

Task 6.1 Review policy and stakeholder requirements for biodiversity data

Task 6.2 EU BON stakeholder round table

Task 6.3 In-depth analysis of biodiversity data use in conservation policy

Task 6.4 Sector specific stakeholder engagement with user communities

Task 6.5 Testing and refining interactive visualisation and decision support tools

 

WP7 Implementation of GEO BON: strategies and solutions at European and global levels (CNRS)

Task 7.1 Strategy development for integrated global monitoring of terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity

Task 7.2 Pathways for support of CBD, other conventions, and IPBES

Task 7.3 Strategies for European integrated biodiversity information management in the global GEO BON

context

Task 7.4 Strategies for a global GEO BON infrastructure

Task 7.5 EU BON business plan

 

WP8 Dissemination and outreach (PENSOFT)

Task 8.1 Dissemination and Communication Strategy and Implementation Plan

Task 8.2 Website, online libraries, Internal Communication Platform (ICP)

Task 8.3 Design, production, publication and distribution of the project results and outreach materials

Task 8.4 Data Publishing, Data Citation and Data Usage Strategy and Guidelines

Task 8.5 Development of a Data Publishing and Dissemination Toolbox

 

WP9 Consortium management and organization (MfN)

Task 9.1 Consortium governance

Task 9.2 Elaboration and updating of the Description of Work (DoW)

Task 9.3 Project management, administration, and financial monitoring

Task 9.4 Liaison with the European Commission

Task 9.5 Coordination of the EU BON consortium and internal networking

Task 9.6 Organization of the Advisory Board (AB)

Task 9.7 Data policies and Intellectual Property Rights