The two-day expert event, held under the motto “Creating Momentum – Sharpening Goals – Strengthening Monitoring,” focused on advancing nationwide biodiversity monitoring. Experts from ministries, research institutions, public authorities, and associations came together to discuss current challenges, prioritize short- and medium-term goals, and define concrete next steps.
Insights from ministries, research, and the Monitoring Centre provided perspectives on current developments, political targets, legal frameworks, and scientific approaches to biodiversity monitoring in Germany.
In habitat-specific workshops, priorities were set and concrete steps for implementation were developed. MonViA contributed to discussions on the monitoring of agricultural and open-land habitats, as well as on soil. A key takeaway was that, in the long term, the monitoring of soil biodiversity must be integrated with above-ground biodiversity. Additional workshops focused on the habitats of inland waters and floodplains, forests, and urban areas.
On the second day, three World Cafés focused on cross-habitat objectives. In these interactive sessions, participants discussed causes, trends, and potential pathways in biodiversity monitoring across different habitat types. To conclude, the most effective levers for developing future-oriented monitoring were identified.
The event provided opportunity for networking and exchange, fostering new ideas and strengthening cooperation. Together, we strive to consolidate the basis for data-driven, targeted, and comprehensive land use policy in Germany.
More information is available at: https://www.monitoringzentrum.de/veranstaltungen/4-forum-anwendung-und-forschung-im-dialog