European museums, herbaria, biobanks and biological collections: please complete our 5-min survey on access to biological material for genomics research. Responses will support community guidelines. Please share widely: www.cognitoforms.com/ERGAEuropean...

🚀New project takes off: BGE+! 🦎A step forward for biodiversity genomics in Europe, aiming to scale up production 🌍The consortium brings together @iboleurope.bsky.social, @ergative-abs.bsky.social & @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org, with CNAG as a partner 📎 www.cnag.eu/projects/bge @biogeneurope.bsky.social

The genomes and life histories of plants are often complex, and this can make telling plant species apart using standard DNA barcodes challenging 🌱🧬

You don't want to miss the upcoming webinar series hosted by @bgbol.org kicking off on 23 April ⬇️ 💡

Good timing! The feature on @biogeneurope.bsky.social that #CORDIS has just published is a great way to see where our 2nd act - Biodiversity Genomics Europe Plus (starting in May) comes from: cordis.europa.eu/article/id/4... @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @eurotaxonomy.cetaf.org

Our next community meeting will happen on 30 March, with talks on: 🤖FAIR assessment tools' biodiversity-specific requirements ⛰️high-mountain grasslands transformation in the 🇺🇦 Carpathians 🎨 initiatives exploring the interface between science & art Will you join us? iboleurope.org/community-me...

🆕 The @biogeneurope.bsky.social project - which now gives way to BGE+ - represented a landmark in European research collaboration, bringing together the #DNAbarcoding (@iboleurope.bsky.social) and #reference #genomes (@ergabiodiv.bsky.social) communities. 🔓 Grant Proposal: doi.org/10.3897/rio.....

Registration and abstract submission is open for the 10th International Barcode of Life Conference in Bangkok, 2-6 November 2026 dnabarcodingconference.com #dnabarcoding @boldsystems.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

What is biodiversity? What is genomics? How do they work together to support species monitoring & conservation? 🌍🧬 The #Connections series explores these questions: biodiversitygenomics.eu/category/con... @unbiodiversity.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

As the #Biodiversity #Genomics #Europe @biogeneurope.bsky.social project concludes today it is fantastic to see zenodo.org/records/1878... the 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐭 out! A joint effort of the @ergabiodiv.bsky.social and @iboleurope.bsky.social Communities!

In early February, we had a joint workshop with representatives of the core group of EDNAEurope, which took place at @naturalis.bsky.social. eDNAEurope is a nascent initiative exploring the feasibility of establishing a European society focused on eDNA. iboleurope.org/workshop-dev...

How not to love a workshop that has among its goals "to reduce fear and disgust from bugs"? Kudos to the organisers of "Biodiversity under our feet" – we need to know the diversity of life populating the soil!

BGE workshop about DNA barcoding and biodiversity in Greece ✨ More information on our website 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/02/09/b... @horizoneu.bsky.social, @iboleurope.bsky.social, @ergabiodiv.bsky.social, @biogeneurope.bsky.social #biodiversity #genomics #europe #DNA

Our experience in @biogeneurope.bsky.social suggests that we need to go beyond "project-level thinking" for biodiversity genomics in Europe, and that is exactly what we have started to do today at @naturalis.bsky.social! @horizoneu.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

Read the report of BGE's policy roundtable “Biodiversity innovation: Enabling technology for nature and green growth” last October 2025 in Brussels. 👉https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/01/26/bgconnects-roundtable-report/

BGE is done sampling! 🥳 All over Europe scientists and citizen scientists took samples for BGE. Those samples needed to be transported to a lab for research, travelling thousands of kilometers. And that's not easy! More info on our website! 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/01/21/b...

Looking forward to presenting @bopco-be.bsky.social to the iBOL Europe community! More info 👇

📢 Registrations for #BioMonWeek2026 are opening in early February! 📍 Montpellier, France 📅 4–8 May 2026 Join the first edition of the European conference on biodiversity monitoring! www.biomonweek.eu @biodiversa.eu, GBIF, MARCO-BOLO project, @bioagora.eu#BioMonWeek2026#AllianceforNature

The first community meeting of the year will happen on 26 January! We'll be joined by Amber Hartman Scholz (Leibniz-Institut DSMZ), who will discuss the BBNJ Treaty, including Marine Genetic Resources & the requirements for fair & equitable sharing of benefits. iboleurope.org/community-me...

📣 Last days to have your say in the official @tdwg.org Darwin Core public review! ⚡ Get involved! All community members are encouraged to participate. Deadline: 16 January 2026 🔗www.tdwg.org/news/20...

Another BGE workshop in Portugal! ✨ BIOPOLIS-CIBIO and Município de Lousada organised a workshop about scientific bird ringing. 🐦‍⬛ 🦅 🦆 🦢 🪿 More information on our website 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2026/01/05/s...

In the 7th – and last! – episode of Genomic Connections, we talk with Brent Emerson and José Melo-Ferreira about the many applications of genomic data and how their work brings genomic data into action to solve real-world problems. iboleurope.org/genomic-conn...

Good news! There is a new episode of the #Genomics Connection #Podcast by @ergabiodiv.bsky.social and @iboleurope.bsky.social. 🤩 👉 More information on our website: biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/12/g... 🔔Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/06SG...

Our GrBOL colleagues held a workshop gathering scientists, policymakers, & public authorities to discuss how DNA-based methods can enhance biodiversity monitoring and environmental management in Greece: iboleurope.org/strengthening-networks-and-partnerships-the-second-bge-workshop-in-thessaloniki/

Another exciting BGE workshop in Norway! 💥 Researchers from the NTNU University Museum visited a primary school to talk about #insects and their role in terrestial and aquatic #ecosystems. 🐛 🐞 🪲 🐝 🐜 🦗 🪳 Want to know more? Go to our website 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/11/i...

🐆 Call for proposals for the @ec.europa.eu-funded Biodiversity Information for Development (BID) programme is OPEN! Regional & cross-regional projects in #SubSaharanAfrica, #LatinAmerica and the #Caribbean or the #Pacific are invited. Call: gbif.link/BID-region... FAQs: gbif.link/BID-FAQs

We are thrilled to announce a new BGE research paper! 🥳 Marius Hannes Eisele et al. wrote a paper evaluating the performance of denoising tools for metabarcoding and discusses how they can be improved. More information on our website! 👉 biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/02/n...

Last week we had our community meeting, and here we are with a summary, featuring Niels Raes & Urmas Köljalg's presentation of @bmd-project.eu, Eli Chadwick's introduction to the @biogeneurope.bsky.social RO CRATE model, and updates from our Working Groups. Read here: iboleurope.org/community-me...

💭 How does #genomic data translate into real-world impact? Our latest #Connections post highlights examples of how genomics supports biodiversity monitoring, risk assessment, management & more. 🔗 www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/connect... @iboleurope.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social

The 9th issue of the Connections series we produce with @ergabiodiv.bsky.social within @biogeneurope.bsky.social is all about how DNA barcoding and reference genomes drive conservation impact. iboleurope.org/connections-...

Take a look at the 9th "ERGA iBOL Europe Connections" blog! Go to our BGE website 👉https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/11/26/erga-ibol-europe-connections-9-how-biodiversity-genomics-drives-conservation-impact/ @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

Our next Community meeting will take place next Monday, 24 November, from 15:30 to 16:30 CET. iboleurope.org/community-me...

BGE papers published! 🥳 Want to know more? Take a look at BGE's news and events. biodiversitygenomics.eu/communicatio... @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social

In the 6th episode of Genomic Connections, we talk with Rutger Vos & @diegomics.bsky.social about their experiences in bioinformatics and the differences between DNA barcoding and reference genomes. This episode comes in a different format than usual – it's a video! iboleurope.org/genomic-conn...

Listen to the 6th episode of the Genomics Connection #podcast by @ergabiodiv.bsky.social en @iboleurope.bsky.social 🔔Listen here! open.spotify.com/episode/4w4D... 👉 More information on our website biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/10/29/g...

Yesterday Joana Pauperio presented at the Living Data conference and talked about BGE's perspectives on FAIR data. More info 👉https://www.livingdata2025.com/ #FAIRdata @iboleurope.bsky.social @biogeneurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

All @biogeneurope.bsky.social outputs to date, in one place. You just have to browse and choose. That is BGE's Knowledge Platform. Go take a look 👉https://biodiversitygenomics.eu/knowledge-platform/ #genomics #barcoding #genomes @ebpgenome.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social

The #BGE #symposium was a big succes! Did you miss it? No worries! You can watch the recordings now online on the BGE youtube channel. ▶️https://www.youtube.com/@biodiversitygenomicseurope6700 @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

Really looking forward to #LivingData2025, starting tomorrow! Below is a summary of the @biogeneurope.bsky.social sessions. For those in Europe: the conference takes place is Colombia, so mind the times! @ebpgenome.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social #barcoding #Genomics

We are over the moon to share that Dr Paul Hebert has been awarded the prestigious Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) Sustainability Awards 2025 for developing the revolutionary method of DNA barcoding. Congratulations, Paul🎉 www.nobelsustainabilitytrust.org/post/nobel-s...

Bioinformatics is the art that turns barcodes and reference genomes into usable knowledge. In the 8th Connections, we explore the essential role played by bioinformatics in both DNA barcoding and reference genomes. iboleurope.org/connections-...

Earlier in September, @sangerinstitute.bsky.social & @nhm-london.bsky.social organised a Taxonomython focusing on critical specimens from the UK BIOSCAN dataset. The outcomes of the Taxonomython, funded by @biogeneurope.bsky.social, are impressive: iboleurope.org/uk-bioscan-t...

Today we join the global mourning the loss of Dr. Jane Goodall, the "tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world" who inspired generations protecting biodiversity. Thank you, Jane Goodall, for all your work and reminding us that we can choose the impact we make.

♨️Live from #BGEconnects in Brussels: We’re currently having an interesting discussion about #Biodiversity #Genomics in #Europe. Don’t forget to ask your questions online! ▶️ Join us and watch live (free): lnkd.in/eQmVztQq @iboleurope.bsky.social @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social

BgBOL, part of @iboleurope.bsky.social, was established two years ago to contribute to the broader dissemination and popularisation of #DNAbarcoding research in the region. blog.pensoft.net/2023/10/04/n...

Ready for the #EuropeanResearchersNight at the National Museum of Natural History in Sofia! 🇧🇬 Spotlight on #biodiversitygenomics with our brand new exhibit, generously supported by @biogeneurope.bsky.social 🧬🧪🦣 #ResearchersNight2025 @ergabiodiv.bsky.social @iboleurope.bsky.social

Last call! We'll broadcast @biogeneurope.bsky.social two-day symposium "Unlocking the power of #genomic science for nature and the #bioeconomy in Europe" live via streaming. Secure a seat to watch online! biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/08/27/b... @horizoneu.bsky.social @bmd-project.eu

We're thrilled to share that the government of France has awarded Dynabiod, an unprecedented scientific programme dedicated to terrestrial biodiversity, with a 45 million € grant. iboleurope.org/france-funds...

📢 We are joining the Symposium and Networking event ‘Unlocking the Power of Genomic Science for Nature and the Bioeconomy in Europe’ 🗓️ 30Sept–1 Oct 2025 | Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/4mtadubr #Genomics #BGE #Science @biogeneurope.bsky.social