The clock is ticking: our next community meeting will take place on 27 July! We will discuss the paper "Species identification, discovery and biomonitoring: strategic priorities for DNA barcoding in Europe, set in a global context" outlining a broad mission for us academic.oup.com/bioscience/a...

Species identification, discovery, and biomonitoring: Strategic priorities for DNA barcoding in Europe, set in a global context

Abstract. The International Barcode of Life (iBOL) initiative is building a globally accessible DNA-based system for species identification and discovery.

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Fresh video from #Biodiversity #Genomics Europe plus about our cascade grants scheme to fund projects that contribute to #BGE+ goals: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW78... 📢 1st call: February 2027. 📖 More: biodiversitygenomics.eu/cascade-fund... @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social

Biodiversity Genomics Europe plus -

YouTube video by Biodiversity Genomics Europe plus (BGE+)

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TRAINING: DNA barcoding and metabarcoding using ONTOLOGY™ biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/07/09/d... Join us October 5-7 @nhm-london.bsky.social for a 3-day course on #ONTOLOGY a new platform for distributed #DNAbarcoding & #metabarcoding from our partners @cbg-uofg.bsky.social. @iboleurope.bsky.social

BGE+ NEW COURSE: DNA barcoding and metabarcoding using ONTOLOGY™ - Biodiversity Genomics Europe

ONTOLOGY is a new platform for distributed DNA barcoding and metabarcoding—is integrates freeze-dried ‘just-add-water’ PCR plates that complete indexing and amplification in one step, and software tha...

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📽️ It's showtime! A new video introduces our community of researchers and practitioners and tells about how DNA barcoding can be applied in different fields – from biodiversity monitoring to food authentication and more. youtu.be/zDSct838o8I?...

Introducing iBOL Europe

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🤝@ergabiodiv.bsky.social, @iboleurope.bsky.social, and @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org, part of the @biogeneurope.bsky.social consortium, are to build a coordinated infrastructure for #biodiversitygenomics. 👀 Read more on monumental step: bgbol.org/en/news/usin... #OpenScience #FAIRdata #DNAbarcoding

Using DNA to save Nature: Europe's Next Biodiversity Frontier

The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA), the International Barcode of Life Europe (iBOL Europe), and the Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities (CETAF) have signed a historic agreeme...

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🧬A landmark agreement between @ergabiodiv.bsky.social , @iboleurope.bsky.social & @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org marks a new era for European biodiversity #genomics. The @biogeneurope.bsky.social plus (BGE+) project will build a continent-wide system of shared #data, tools & expertise. Learn more 👇 1/2

Using DNA to save Nature: Europe’s Next Biodiversity Frontier | Blog

A landmark alliance of DNA experts across Europe signals the start of an unprecedented effort to build a continent-wide system that applies genomics for protecting European biodiversity.

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BGE+ will be issuing a sizable call for projects, so make sure to subscribe to @ergabiodiv.bsky.social and @iboleurope.bsky.social mailing lists so you don't miss out on funding opportunities!

Rob Waterhouse@rmwaterhouse.bsky.social · 2mo ago

At #WBF2026 @worldbioforum.bsky.social #Davos with the @pensoft.net Publishers team - pick up information packs & stickers for #Biodiversity Meets Data & #Biodiversity #Genomics Europe plus 🟣 BMD www.bmd-project.eu @bmd-project.eu 🟢 BGE+ biodiversitygenomics.eu @biogeneurope.bsky.social

#Biodiversity #Genomics #Europe plus: Group photo at BGE+ kick-off meeting --- laying the foundations for a step change in how #Biodiversity #Genomics is done in Europe biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/06/03/b... with @biogeneurope.bsky.social & @iboleurope.bsky.social

Ready for the kick-off of BGE+ #Biodiversity #Genomics #Europe plus - looking forward to building capacity for @ergabiodiv.bsky.social, @iboleurope.bsky.social and @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org

🌍 Call for Nominations! Experts are needed to participate in a workshop to support development of a proposal for future work of IPBES. 🏡🧪 🗓️21 June 🔗Details on the nomination process: https://www.ipbes.net/notification/expert-workshop-future-work

On the International Day for #BiologicalDiversity, researchers have released a blueprint for a global #DNAbarcoding network, drawing on experiences from 20 countries to outline 10 recommendations for building successful national nodes. 👉 #OA research in @mbmg.pensoft.net: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

On the International Day for #BiologicalDiversity, researchers have released a blueprint for a global #DNAbarcoding network, drawing on experiences from 20 countries to outline 10 recommendations for building successful national nodes. 👉Full #OA study: doi.org/10.3897/mbmg...

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, we are releasing two papers that aim to facilitate the development of a robust network of DNA barcoding practitioners in Europe and beyond: iboleurope.org/acting-local...

Acting locally, impacting globally: New blueprints chart the course for DNA Barcoding in Europe and beyond

On this International Day for Biological Diversity, themed “Acting locally for global impact,” we are releasing two papers that aim to facilitate the development of a robust network of DNA barcoding p...

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Our next community meeting will happen soon – on 01 June! This time, we will get an introduction to @biogeneurope.bsky.social, which started in May, by Dimitris Koureas, Project Director.

Commission seeks public opinion on how EU Nature Directives are working environment.ec.europa.eu/news/commiss...

Commission seeks public opinion on EU Nature Directives

A public consultation on the Birds and Habitats Directives is underway. Contributions will feed into a stress test of both.

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European museums, herbaria, biobanks and biological collections: please complete our 5-min survey on access to biological material for genomics research. Responses will support community guidelines. Please share widely: www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropean...

🚀New project takes off: BGE+! 🦎A step forward for biodiversity genomics in Europe, aiming to scale up production 🌍The consortium brings together @iboleurope.bsky.social, @ergative-abs.bsky.social & @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org, with CNAG as a partner 📎 www.cnag.eu/projects/bge @biogeneurope.bsky.social

The genomes and life histories of plants are often complex, and this can make telling plant species apart using standard DNA barcodes challenging 🌱🧬

You don't want to miss the upcoming webinar series hosted by @bgbol.org kicking off on 23 April ⬇️ 💡

Bulgarian Barcode of Life@bgbol.org · 4mo ago

BgBOL is launching its new seminar series focused on hot scientific topics of practical and academic importance. Our first session begins with a dive into @gbif.org. More info: bgbol.org/en/news/bgbo... #GBIF #DNAbarcoding

Good timing! The feature on @biogeneurope.bsky.social that #CORDIS has just published is a great way to see where our 2nd act - Biodiversity Genomics Europe Plus (starting in May) comes from: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/4... @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org

Accelerating the inventory of life on Earth through genomics

Genomic technologies are transforming understanding of biodiversity, unlocking hidden species diversity, and laying new foundations for...

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Our next community meeting will happen on 30 March, with talks on: 🤖FAIR assessment tools' biodiversity-specific requirements ⛰️high-mountain grasslands transformation in the 🇺🇦 Carpathians 🎨 initiatives exploring the interface between science & art Will you join us? iboleurope.org/community-me...

Community Meeting March 2026

The next community meeting will take place on 30 March at 15:30 CEST. We will start the meeting with Christian de Guttry (Swiss Bioinformatics Institute), who will talk to us about BioDiv-FC, a proje...

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🆕 The @biogeneurope.bsky.social project - which now gives way to BGE+ - represented a landmark in European research collaboration, bringing together the #DNAbarcoding (@iboleurope.bsky.social) and #reference #genomes (@ergabiodiv.bsky.social) communities. 🔓 Grant Proposal: doi.org/10.3897/rio.....

Registration and abstract submission is open for the 10th International Barcode of Life Conference in Bangkok, 2-6 November 2026 dnabarcodingconference.com #dnabarcoding @boldsystems.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

What is biodiversity? What is genomics? How do they work together to support species monitoring & conservation? 🌍🧬 The #Connections series explores these questions: biodiversitygenomics.eu/category/con... @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

As the #Biodiversity #Genomics #Europe @biogeneurope.bsky.social project concludes today it is fantastic to see zenodo.org/records/1878... the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐭 out! A joint effort of the @ergabiodiv.bsky.social and @iboleurope.bsky.social Communities!

In early February, we had a joint workshop with representatives of the core group of EDNAEurope, which took place at @naturalis.bsky.social. eDNAEurope is a nascent initiative exploring the feasibility of establishing a European society focused on eDNA. iboleurope.org/workshop-dev...

Workshop: Developing a European eDNA Society

On 5-6 February 2026, a workshop gathering representatives from iBOL Europe and the nascent European eDNA Society – eDNAEurope – took place at Naturalis Biodiversity Center in Leiden (NL). eDNAEurope...

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How not to love a workshop that has among its goals "to reduce fear and disgust from bugs"? Kudos to the organisers of "Biodiversity under our feet" – we need to know the diversity of life populating the soil!

Biodiversity Genomics Europe plus (BGE+)@biogeneurope.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The last BGE workshop in Portugal ✨ More information on our website 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/02/16/b... In this workshop the participants learned more about the small animals that live in the soil and about their different characteristics. 🪱 🐜 🪳

BGE workshop about DNA barcoding and biodiversity in Greece ✨ More information on our website 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/02/09/b... @horizoneu.bsky.social, @iboleurope.bsky.social, @ergabiodiv.bsky.social, @biogeneurope.bsky.social #biodiversity #genomics #europe #DNA

Our experience in @biogeneurope.bsky.social suggests that we need to go beyond "project-level thinking" for biodiversity genomics in Europe, and that is exactly what we have started to do today at @naturalis.bsky.social! @horizoneu.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social