🌍 This week, Observation.org is participating in the 2025 GBIF ECA Regional Meeting — bringing together nodes from across Europe and Central Asia to strengthen collaboration and exchange ideas on biodiversity data infrastructure and innovation. We’re glad to be in #Waterford, Ireland, where the National Biodiversity Data Centre is hosting the event. It’s been a real pleasure to connect with people from so many different countries and backgrounds to talk about biodiversity and technology. There’s a lot of energy around improving how we collect, validate, and share data for both citizen science and professional monitoring. On Tuesday, we enjoyed a fantastic field trip through the Waterford region — many participants used #ObsIdentify and #Observation to log their sightings in real time. Wednesday and Thursday are packed with updates and workshops from national nodes. Observation.org is highlighting the importance of sustainable software — building reusable tools that support biodiversity efforts across borders and over time. And of course, we’ve also been enjoying the incredible local musicians of Waterford — the perfect way to recharge for another inspiring day of collaboration. 🎶 #Biodiversity #CitizenScience #Monitoring #TogetherWeDiscoverMore GBIF: The Global Biodiversity Information Facility Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Dylan Verheul This looks like such a vibrant and impactful gathering! The idea of linking citizen science with professional monitoring in real time is so powerful excited to follow what comes out of this.
Nice to hear Dylan Verheul what a great way to exchange ideas and knowledge.
Great to see such strong collaboration around biodiversity and open data! Love the focus on sustainable tools and real-time use of #ObsIdentify!!
Dylan Verheul thank you for sharing this insight in the world of biodiversity and collecting and processing data. I am glad we these wonderful companies who play an active role in taking care of flora & fauna. Thank you!