DNA-based species identification, known as barcoding, transformed the traditional approach
to the study of biodiversity science. The field is transitioning from barcoding individuals to …

Although the maintenance of diversity of living systems is critical for ecosystem functioning,
the accelerating pace of global change is threatening its preservation. Standardized …

Abstract Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) consolidate information from varied
biodiversity observation sources. Here we demonstrate the links between data sources …

Despite conservation commitments, most countries still lack large-scale biodiversity
monitoring programs to track progress toward agreed targets. Monitoring program design is …

Aim We assess whether and how datasets collected by the general public, so‐called citizen
science programmes, can improve biogeographical studies and contribute to large‐scale …

Without robust and unbiased systems for monitoring, changes in natural systems will remain
enigmatic for policy makers, leaving them without a clear idea of the consequences of any …

Recently, a debate has developed over how biodiversity is changing across the planet.
While most researchers agree species extinctions are increasing globally due to human …

Temporal baselines are needed for biodiversity, in order for the change in biodiversity to be
measured over time, the targets for biodiversity conservation to be defined and conservation …

Political commitment and policy instruments to halt biodiversity loss require robust data and
a diverse indicator set to monitor and report on biodiversity trends. Gaps in data availability …

Abstract Since the first Butterfly Monitoring Scheme in the UK started in the mid-1970s,
butterfly monitoring in Europe has developed in more than ten European countries. These …