Biodiversity Knowledge Hub: Addressing the impacts of environmental change by linking Research Infrastructures, Global Aggregators and community Networks

Access to reliable information and FAIR compliant data is essential in understanding and addressing the impacts of environmental change on biodiversity and ecosystems. However, these resources are often fragmented and their combined use for delivering integrative knowledge to meet the above research challenge is difficult. The BiCIKL project (Biodiversity Community Integrated Knowledge Library) showcases the transformative potential of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing biodiversity and climate research challenges. By integrating biodiversity data from research infrastructures, scientific repositories, and expert communities, BiCIKL has bridged the gap between fragmented knowledge systems and actionable insights for conservation and resilience.

A key achievement of BiCIKL is the Biodiversity Knowledge Hub (BKH), an innovative platform enabling seamless access to biodiversity data, tools, and workflows. The BKH fosters interoperability between diverse resources, empowering researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to make data-driven decisions that support biodiversity preservation and climate adaptation. This platform exemplifies open science principles and facilitates long-term, scalable solutions that support ongoing collaboration, innovation and resilience in biodiversity research and management.

Through its collaborative approach, BiCIKL has advanced biodiversity informatics by demonstrating best practices in data integration, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. This positions BiCIKL as a benchmark for future efforts to harmonize biodiversity and climate resilience initiatives globally, exemplifying how interoperability and harmonized standards can transform the accessibility and utility of biodiversity data. The hub offers tailored tools that cater to a wide spectrum of users, from academic researchers conducting advanced analytics to policymakers seeking actionable insights for sustainable development.

BKH’s modular design allows for continuous expansion and adaptation, ensuring its relevance in addressing emerging challenges in biodiversity and climate resilience. By fostering active stakeholder engagement, BiCIKL has cultivated a thriving community of practice, ensuring the long-term sustainability and growth of its initiatives

This presentation will outline the methodologies and technologies contributing to BKH, emphasizing its role as a pioneering model for integrated biodiversity knowledge and action.