Genomics offers robust, scalable tools to track biodiversity change, yet genomic indicators remain underused in national monitoring and the GBF framework. This workshop tackles the gap between scientific readiness and policy uptake. We will identify where genomics strengthens Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) and Essential Ocean Variables (EOVs), how to align these indicators across borders, and what is needed to make them operational.

Duration 2 × 90‑min, AM +PM

Aims
Identify the added value of genomics in estimation and use of EBVs and EOVs that goes beyond country borders
Map existing and emerging genomics-based EBVs and EOVs to GBF targets for species, genomics, and ecosystem integrity, supporting targets  2, 3, 4, and 12
Identify technical, legal, capacity, and any other barriers to integrating genomic indicators into national monitoring and reporting
Design a roadmap linking (meta)data standards, FAIR repositories, best data management practices, and funding to encourage uptake of genomics so data guides decisions

Format
Lightning talks of max 10 minutes, followed by breakout tables on measurement, infrastructure, policy uptake, and equity, concluding with a plenary synthesis using real‑time polling (30/1h)

Expected Outcomes
Workshop report for the GBF monitoring framework secretariat (archived on Zenodo)
Draft outline of a perspective article on the important steps to be taken to ensure the uptake of genomics-enabled indicators for biodiversity targets

We welcome participants from research, government, conservation NGOs, business/finance, and IPLCs. No abstract submission is required. We will ensure diversity in gender, career stage, and geographic representation and will advertise the event widely.