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Published April 16, 2026 | Version v1
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Data pipelines for policy-relevant indicators [Policy brief]

Authors/Creators

  • 1. Agentschap Plantentuin Meise
  • 2. ROR icon Pensoft Publishers (Bulgaria)
  • 3. ROR icon Global Biodiversity Information Facility
  • 4. ROR icon Research Institute for Nature and Forest
  • 5. ROR icon Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
  • 6. ROR icon German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research
  • 7. Stellenbosch University Faculty of Science
  • 8. BioGIS

Description

Although large volumes of biodiversity data are available, they are often fragmented, inconsistent, and difficult to integrate efficiently, which poses a challenge for policy-makers. Automated data pipelines make it possible to turn scattered biodiversity records into indicators that support evidence-based policymaking. Standardised, interoperable, and FAIR-compliant workflows for analysing and sharing biodiversity are provided using tools such as GBIF’s data cube service and a collection of open-source R packages. While these tools are mainly used by scientific and technical teams, their outputs deliver clear, accessible evidence to policymakers, improving the timeliness of biodiversity information. 

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Funding

European Commission
B3 - Biodiversity Building Blocks for policy 101059592