International Symposium on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions under Global Change

The Italian National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC) and the Department of Agricultural Sciences of the University of Sassari, organize the International Symposium on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions under Global Change, from the 20th to the 22nd of November 2024.

The Symposim aims to bring together experts to highlight and discuss key aspects of the nexus among Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functions (BEF) under Global Change.  There will be a special focus on essential (biodiversity) variables, and on the contribution that digital platforms, digital twins, and international monitoring networks could provide to address the challenging NBFC commitment to monitor, conserve, restore, and valorize biodiversity and ecosystem functions in a fast-changing world. 

The Symposium will include 4 sessions:
- Session 1 explores the establishment and functioning of biodiversity monitoring networks to study ecosystem functions and tackle conservation challenges in the context of environmental changes;
- Session 2 examines key variables for effective biodiversity and ecosystem function monitoring by integrating nature-based solutions;
- Session 3 showcases advanced digital platforms for biodiversity data collection, analysis, and sharing;
- Session 4 focuses on using digital platforms such as the NBFC instrument for biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management.