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ArticleBioscience2026

Experiences from national biodiversity data infrastructures in Europe: advancing data integration and community engagement.

Birgit Gemeinholzer, Aletta Bonn, Barbara Ebert, Sarah Fischer, Anton Güntsch, Jörg Holetschek, Veronika A Johansson, Martin Friedrichs-Manthey, Juliane Röder, Christoph Schomburg and 3 more

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Article in Bioscience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Birgit GemeinholzerUniversity of Kassel, AG Botany, Kassel, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9145-9284
Aletta BonnDepartment Community Ecology, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research-UFZ, Halle, Germany.
Barbara EbertGFBio-Gesellschaft für Biologische Daten e.V., Bremen, Germany.
Sarah FischerResearch Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN), Dummerstorf, Germany.
Anton GüntschBotanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4325-4030
Jörg HoletschekBotanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany.
Veronika A JohanssonDepartment of Bioinformatics and Genetics, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden.
Martin Friedrichs-MantheyInstitute of Biodiversity, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Ecology and Evolution, Jena, Germany.
Juliane RöderStaff Office for Research Data Management, Marburg University, Marburg, Germany.
Christoph SchomburgUniversity of Kassel, AG Botany, Kassel, Germany.
Margret SteinthorsdottirDepartment of Bioinformatics and Genetics, Swedish Museum of Natural History, Stockholm, Sweden.
Elaine van Ommen KloekeNaturalis Biodiversity Center, Leiden, Netherlands.
Hugo J de BoerNatural History Museum, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The urgent need for comprehensive biodiversity data is driven by rapid biodiversity loss due to human activity. Drawing on insights from established national biodiversity data infrastructures in Europe, this article highlights eight key considerations for strengthening national data infrastructures-particularly in enhancing stakeholder engagement through improved data availability and accessibility. We emphasize the importance of collaboration among diverse stakeholders to enhance data sharing and integration. By utilizing technological advancements, implementing international standards for data interoperability under FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) conditions, establishing robust communication strategies, and providing necessary training and legal guidance, these infrastructures can support effective data mobilization. Furthermore, promoting a culture of collaboration among stakeholders enhances the quality and applicability of biodiversity data for scientific research, policy, and conservation efforts. Our recommendations aim to ensure that national biodiversity data infrastructures effectively contribute to achieving the UN Global Biodiversity Framework targets and Sustainable Development Goals by encouraging strong partnerships and efficient data management practices.

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Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF)long-tail datanational data centersstakeholder managementsustainable development goals

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PMID42491558
PMCPMC13377641

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