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Guide on harmonising biodiversity monitoring protocols across scales

Michelle Silva del Pozo
Guillaume Body
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Mathieu Basille

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The European Biodiversity Partnership, Biodiversa+, in collaboration with EuropaBON and other large-scale initiatives, seeks to harmonise existing biodiversity monitoring protocols and integrate biodiversity information across scales from various conservation initiatives. This recommendations document offers a starting point for discussions on strategies for harmonising biodiversity monitoring, emphasising collaboration across multiple stakeholders. The document does not delve into all technical aspects of protocol harmonisation but serves as an introduction to key concepts and approaches. It is designed to aid stakeholders tasked with -or exploring the idea of- harmonising biodiversity monitoring across diverse territories and scales. The guide covers the flexibility of protocols, biodiversity information workflows, and the establishment of common frameworks. Strategies for harmonising protocols are examined, focusing on three main approaches: common strict protocol with joint data analysis, independent protocols with locally-produced EBVs, and general flexible protocols with a parallel data chain. Recommendations advocate (1) protocol flexibility, (2) a parallel data workflow (producing and sharing both EBV and raw data), and (3) building common frameworks to integrate results in the various biodiversity monitoring communities. Firstly, the choice of a monitoring protocol should be context-specific, considering existing schemes, gaps in coverage, and available resources. Adaptation of existing protocols or harmonisation of minimum standards can streamline efforts and promote compatibility. Secondly, a parallel approach to data sharing, involving both raw datasets and EBV estimates, can offer flexibility and broader insights while addressing data compatibility concerns. Thirdly, building common frameworks among monitoring communities is crucial, requiring collaboration and the establishment of technical expert groups to work on the specificities of the minimum requirements for the monitoring efforts. This collaborative approach ensures data quality, interoperability, and a sense of ownership among stakeholders. The proposed harmonisation framework strives to align diverse stakeholders' interests and establish a network to facilitate collaboration, data sharing, and effective biodiversity monitoring across scales.
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hal-04300324 , version 1 (04-12-2023)

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Michelle Silva del Pozo, Guillaume Body, Gaby Rerig, Mathieu Basille. Guide on harmonising biodiversity monitoring protocols across scales: Support to effectively integrate monitoring results. Biodiversa+ report, 2023. ⟨hal-04300324⟩
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