The last Community Meeting took place on Monday, 27 July. We discussed the paper outlining a broad mission and strategic priorities for iBOL Europe, and we are also keen to receive feedback from the community in the upcoming months! Rutger...
This 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. This video was produced thanks to funding from the Biodiversity...
CETAF, iBOL Europe & ERGA Sign Agreement for Biodiversity Genomics in Europe
The European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA), the International Barcode of Life Europe (iBOL Europe), and the Consortium of European Taxonomic Facilities (CETAF) have signed an agreement for biodiversity genomics in Europe. These three large scientific communities have committed to building...
Advancing DNA BARcoding in Europe for Efficient, Sustainable and Inclusive BioDIVersity Monitoring
DNABARDIV is the new COST Action that will enable the European DNA Barcoding community to integrate existing national efforts, fill critical gaps in barcode reference libraries, and build standardised protocols aligned with FAIR/CARE principles. The Action CA25120 – Advancing DNA...
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 practitioners, delineating regional/national approaches that are adaptable and replicable...
The next Community Meeting took place on Monday, 01 June from 14:30 to 15:30 CEST, on Zoom. At this slightly shorter edition of our meeting, we got an introduction to BGE+, the prosecution of the BGE project, which started in May, by Dimitris...