About the Series

Whether you’re part of the WILDLABS community, part of the Move BON Initiative, or simply eager to deepen your understanding, this series is your chance to explore and ask questions at the intersection of conservation data, technology, and policy. Navigating global policy as a scientist or innovator can feel daunting, but understanding these frameworks is essential for translating the science and data we generate into actionable insights for decision-making. Through open discussions where there are *no dumb questions* and bringing in experts who can help filter key information from the noise, we aim to make these concepts more useful and accessible to our community.

Event 3: Data and Information Access

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:00am-12:00pm ET

About the Session:

How do we turn raw biodiversity data into actionable insights for policy and conservation? In this session, we’ll explore the role of key data and information facilities in supporting monitoring, reporting, and implementation of conservation policies. Our expert speakers will break down how platforms like GBIF and BON in a Box facilitate the integration of diverse data types, making them accessible and impactful in decision-making. Whether you work with movement data, remote sensing, or field observations, this discussion will highlight how your data can contribute to global conservation efforts.



Agenda:

• Welcome and introductions (@TaliaSpeaker and @lhughey)
• Peter Desmet (@peterdesmet), Open Data Coordinator at the INBO Open Science Lab for Biodiversity
• Jory Griffith, Biodiversity Data Scientist working on BON in a Box at GEO BON
• Open discussion and community exchange
• Take-aways and closing

Join us as we delve into these timely discussions, using animal movement as a unifying lens to ground our conversations and uncover new opportunities to integrate science with policy.

Full Session Recording

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Learn more about upcoming episodes

Curious about what else is happening this season? Visit our From Data to Decisions season page to discover more about Behind the Buzz and upcoming events.

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