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Join us to discuss about the tropicalization of the Mediterranean Sea !!

How much do you know about geodiversity? Geodiversity forms the landscapes all around us and plays a fundamental role in shaping ecosystems and supporting life. However, geodiversity has been referred to as ‘silent nature’ and its role is often taken for granted. Elaine Hooton explains more in this short video and the PolicyWISE briefing emphasizes the need for a more holistic approach to nature, one that fully recognizes and integrates the contributions of geodiversity alongside biodiversity in ecosystems. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/eaz9-aAd

#geodiversity is one of the most important aspects, and solutions, related to #climatechange but is often overlooked. New from PolicyWISE and Elaine Hooton, the latest #WiseIn5 briefing looks at the issues and what’s happening across our governments and nations. Check out the video and briefing in the post below.

🌊 Did you know that citizen scientists play a crucial role in marine research? 👩🔬 That's right! Citizen scientists who volunteer to survey beach litter, observe water quality, or biodiversity, all provide critical data that informs science-based, marine conservation efforts and policy decisions at local, national and EU level. 🌿 At LandSeaLot, we are planning to activate citizen science groups towards increasing the observation capacity of the land-sea interface, which can help with enhancing biodiversity, promoting carbon sequestration, or strengthening climate resilience in coastal regions! 🐠 What are you waiting for? Follow us to learn more about upcoming initiatives to train and support citizen scientists! 👉 Now also on X, follow us, link in the comments! #EUgreendeal #Water #Marine #Biodiversity #Research #Community #Volunteer #CitizenScience #WorldOceanrDay #EuropeanResearch #LandSeaInterface #LandSeaLot European Research Executive Agency (REA) TransEurope Marinas SMHI Ifremer

🌍 What is eDNA? A New Frontier in Environmental Science 🌍 Think of eDNA as a “blood test” for the environment. With just a scoop of water, soil or even air, scientists can detect which species inhabit an ecosystem and in what abundance. This groundbreaking tool, supported by genomics, is transforming conservation, biodiversity monitoring and ecosystem management. Curious to learn more? Watch our video on how eDNA is pushing the boundaries of environmental science: https://lnkd.in/gWKVwZtn #eDNA #EnvironmentalScience #Biodiversity

eDNA is a true game-changer in environmental science! 🧬 At Koonkie, we love seeing how this innovative technology is applied to protect our environment across sectors, from #agriculture to #mining, and beyond. Curious about how eDNA could benefit your project? Book a consultation: www.koonkie.com

🌊🔬 Advancing Marine Biodiversity Monitoring with eDNA Technology 🌍🧬 The Ocean Molecular Ecology (OME) program at NOAA PMEL is a newly established research group collaborating with various PMEL and Alaska Fisheries Science Center programs. Utilizing advanced molecular tools, the OME program supports long-term research through genomics applications and innovative eDNA approaches. Environmental DNA (eDNA) provides a complementary tool for characterizing ecosystem biodiversity and detecting endangered species. Compared to traditional methods, eDNA sampling is less costly and less environmentally damaging, offering detailed insights into species distribution and abundance. In high-latitude regions like the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea, where climate change impacts are extreme, the OME program has begun using eDNA metabarcoding. This approach expands previous efforts, enhancing the understanding of these rapidly changing ecosystems. In partnership with EcoFOCI and AMBON, 249 eDNA samples were collected from 51 sites in the Bering, Chukchi, and Beaufort Seas. The samples revealed substantial biodiversity, capturing unique genetic markers from a wide array of marine phyla. The integration of eDNA into routine ecosystem monitoring is transformative, providing critical data to address NOAA’s goals of predicting, conserving, and managing the impacts of a changing ocean. From microbes to metazoans, this inaugural eDNA assessment in Alaska and the Arctic demonstrates the potential of eDNA technology. By building long-term spatial data sets, we can better understand and respond to the changing marine environment. Read more about this groundbreaking research and its implications for marine biodiversity monitoring: https://bit.ly/4cT5Fkv #eDNA #MarineScience #Biodiversity #OceanConservation #EnvironmentalMonitoring #ClimateChange

Looking forward meeting you all tomorrow in Brugge at 17h at the IUCN regional conference for the presentation of the Life Prognoses project: Life Prognoses project brings together leading scientists, policy-makers at the European level, and national experts in the field of forest management and conservation. We will present the results of four-year research into the characteristics of old-growth beech forests in Europe and their ecosystem services (carbon stock and biodiversity). The aim is to inform but also be an interface between science, practice and policy to establish a critical understanding of old-growth forest protection in Europe and its challenges. Presenters:  Dr Kris Vandekerkhove (INBO, Belgium) on the indicators of European old-growth forests Prof. Dr Alfredo Di Filippo (Univ. Of Tuscia, Italy) on carbon stock and sequestration in European old-growth forests Dr Hanns Kirchmeir (E.C.O., Austria) on tree-related microhabitats as a proxy for biodiversity in European old-growth forests https://lnkd.in/eHSUnfsM

I strongly recommend you all to check this brief. #OceanDecade #MarineProtectedAreas #OceanGovernance

Today it will be our last appointment of the series "Emerging voices: Young researcher's webinars on wetlands restoration" Organised in collaboration between RESTORE4Cs, ALFAwetlands, REWET and WET HORIZONS, these webinars recognize the critical importance of safeguarding wetland ecosystems, placing the spotlight on the next generation of wetland researchers. Today's presentations: Ojaswi Sumbh - WET HORIZONS- Developing and validation species-level biodiversity assessment model for wetlands vegetation Haonan Guo - WET HORIZONS - Response of GHG emissions to peatland rewetting: Influence of historical land use and rewetting water level Leo Raivonen - ALFAwetlands - PPGIS application on wetland use and economic valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem benefits of wetland restoration in six European countries