Biodiversa+

Biodiversa+ is a European partnership that supports impactful biodiversity research connecting science, policy, and society. Launched in October 2021, it brings together over 80 organisations from 40 countries to coordinate research funding, improve biodiversity monitoring, and promote Nature-based Solutions. As part of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, Biodiversa+ works to strengthen the role of biodiversity science in shaping a sustainable future.

Relevant recent Biodiversa+ brief on forestry: Mainstreaming resilience in forest policy: From diverse ecosystems to tailored financial incentives. European forests face growing threats from drought, pests, and declining productivity, which undermine their crucial role in climate mitigation, biodiversity support, and rural economies. Building resilience is therefore essential, but it requires balancing ecological realities with economic trade-offs.