On 2-4 June 2025, we hosted the Workshop: Advancing the DNA barcoding community in Europe at the University of Łódź (PL).
Bringing together more than 30 representatives of the European DNA barcoding community, the Workshop allowed us to gather input and feedback to set up strategic priorities for iBOL Europe in the years to come.
The Workshop was part of a community-wide consultation process to develop the priorities for iBOL Europe. Such a process has included informal dialogue through community meetings and via the wider global iBOL Europe network; formal surveys were also undertaken with the representatives of the barcoding community from across Europe. This included online surveys conducted between 2022 and 2024, gathering input.
The process will conclude in late 2025, with a white paper outlining iBOL Europe’s mission, immediate goals, and strategic priority areas.
The Workshop was made possible by funds provided by the Biodiversity Genomics Europe project, funded by the European Commission, the UK Research and Innovation Agency and the Swiss Confederation.
