Data citation is a fundamental step in promoting transparency, credibility, and collaboration in the field of biodiversity research. It ensures that the hard work of data collectors and curators is recognised and facilitates the sharing and integration of valuable biodiversity datasets. Given the crucial role played by data citation in the research field, the BioDT teams have orchestrated two webinars on 6 and 20 November 2023. The report presents main outputs of the events.

The webinars aimed to highlight critical aspects of recognising and crediting biodiversity research datasets, offering best practices for standardised dataset citation. This initiative is designed to enhance data discoverability, promote reusability, and duly acknowledge the contributions of those responsible for collecting and managing the data.