Dear GBIF-OBIS Implementation Group,

I have been working on the outstanding actions and created a folder in our shared repository for work this year called "2026" - https://gbif.box.com/s/vab31nf8kk7q4byjbzare0c28dyjquwt.   

In the folder you will find a folder for our January meeting and two new documents.  The first I have called OBIS_GBIF_Work_Plan where I have attempted to synthesis our discussions into a number of categories and the actions we expect to undertake under those categories for this year.  In this document at the bottom, you will find a URL to a spreadsheet where I am tracking progress towards each of the actions identified at our January meeting.  You will find a link(s) to relevant resources for each action, people responsible for those actions, and links to outputs under each action where the action is complete.  I was thinking that this could be a good starting point to track our progress and allow us all to keep up to date with activities. 

I have also included an Events_2026 file in the shared folder where I have provided details of all events in our calendar for 2026 and who, if anybody, from the GBIF network will be attending those events.  

Given that a lot of activities are dependent on the discussions between Pieter and GBIF on his visit (draft agenda to be found in actions spreadsheet), I suggest that we schedule a catch up following his visit to discuss what the next steps would be following his visit.  We are currently in the process of confirming dates for his visit, so I will get back to you once that is confirmed on potential dates for our next meeting.  

Feedback much appreciated. 

Best, Andrew

Andrew Rodrigues 

Data Partnerships Officer

GBIF: the Global Biodiversity Information Facility

Universitetsparken 15 | DK-2100 Copenhagen | DENMARK
arodrigues@gbif.org

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