September 2020 - BID-Community

(Free) Introduction to the Biodiversity Information Standards Community
by Deborah Paul 13 Sep '20

13 Sep '20

Hi Everyone, Wondering about biodiversity information data standards? Find out where they come from, and how you can contribute to this community and share what you learn with your colleagues. Two introduction sessions (choose one) have open slots andregistration is free <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2020/working-s…>. Everyone from the Biodiversity Information Standards organization (also known as TDWG - Taxonomic Databases Working Group) looks forward to seeing you there. This introductory session focuses on where standards come from, what current interest and task groups at TDWG are developing, real examples of how these standards support science, and current ways in which you can get involved to bring your expertise and needs to the TDWG table. Following this intro session, we invite you toregister now for the TDWG Working Sessions (Sept 21 - 25) <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2020/working-s…>and theTDWG 2020 Conference <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.tdwg.org/conferences/2020/__;!!PhOW…>(Oct 19 - 23 --> separate registration opening soon).). Please send questions toconf-organizers(a)tdwg.org <mailto:conf-organizers@tdwg.org> In anticipation, The Biodiversity Information Standards #TDWG2020 Working Sessions Organizers -- -- Upcoming iDigBio Events https://www.idigbio.org/calendar -- Deborah Paul, Digitization/Capacity Development Manager iDigBio -- Steering Committee Member, SPNHC Liaison Biodiversity Information Standards (TDWG) Deputy Chair Biodiversity Information Science and Standards (BISS) Managing Ed. Institute for Digital Information, 234 LSB Florida State University Tallahassee, Florida 32306 850-644-6366

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GBIF BID Pacific 2020 call for proposals
by Kyle Copas 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

Dear BID colleagues, GBIF is pleased to announce its call for submission of concept notes for project funding from the Caribbean<https://www.gbif.org/news/3YkDNillI2nFT6RLrBJ6j1/> through Biodiversity Information for Development<https://www.gbif.org/programme/82243/> (BID), a programme funded by the Directorate-General for International Partnerships<https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/> of the European Union<https://europa.eu/>. (Note that the call is also available in French<https://www.gbif.org/fr/news/3YkDNillI2nFT6RLrBJ6j1/>, Portuguese<https://www.gbif.org/pt/news/3YkDNillI2nFT6RLrBJ6j1/> and Spanish<https://www.gbif.org/es/news/3YkDNillI2nFT6RLrBJ6j1/>.) The BID programme aims to enhance capacity for effective mobilization and use of biodiversity data in support of decision- and policymaking for sustainable development. The total funding assigned to this call is approximately €350,000. Institutions based in eligible countries<https://www.gbif.org/article/y4yos8JwOVccTRuS1kYRD/bid-2020-eligible-countr…> in the Pacific can prepare concept notes for four grant types and submit them by 26 November 2020 through the GBIF Grants Portal<https://gbif.fluxx.io/>. Following evaluation of the concept notes, GBIF will invite applicants successful in this round to submit a full proposal. The BID programme to date This call aims to build on the impact of BID’s first phase<https://assets.ctfassets.net/uo17ejk9rkwj/7ezmj33g285s8mRb1HTpE/36359b4b635…>, in which 63 BID-funded projects<https://www.gbif.org/programme/82243/bid-biodiversity-information-for-devel…> mobilized 535 biodiversity datasets containing more than 1.3 million records relevant to the regions’ priority policy needs<https://downloads.ctfassets.net/uo17ejk9rkwj/4gmZ9Hz9egtxJIuXKlW7SW/003fef2…>. The programme's rigorous training and e-learning curricula<https://www.gbif.org/article/2IE7tH4dlcik1BnmniIPAc/> have also helped improve biodiversity data skills and establish regional communities of practice for hundreds of professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific. The call provides full details on the application timeline and process, general recommendations and eligibility. Please direct your questions to BID(a)gbif.org<mailto:BID@gbif.org>. Best regards, Kyle ===== Kyle Copas Communications Manager ORCID: 0000-0002-6590-599X<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6590-599X> GBIF Secretariat Universitetsparken 15 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark +45 35 32 14 75 | mobile +45 28 75 14 75 | Skype kylecopas https://www.gbif.org

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GBIF BID Caribbean 2020 call for proposals
by Kyle Copas 08 Sep '20

08 Sep '20

Dear BID colleagues, GBIF is pleased to announce its call for submission of concept notes for project funding from the Caribbean<https://www.gbif.org/news/1x6rLHzpqkBxSOM1IY7AK5/> through Biodiversity Information for Development<https://www.gbif.org/programme/82243/> (BID), a programme funded by the Directorate-General for International Partnerships<https://ec.europa.eu/international-partnerships/> of the European Union<https://europa.eu/>. (Note that the call is also available in Spanish<https://www.gbif.org/es/news/1x6rLHzpqkBxSOM1IY7AK5/>, French<https://www.gbif.org/fr/news/1x6rLHzpqkBxSOM1IY7AK5/> and Portuguese<https://www.gbif.org/pt/news/1x6rLHzpqkBxSOM1IY7AK5/>.) The BID programme aims to enhance capacity for effective mobilization and use of biodiversity data in support of decision- and policymaking for sustainable development. The total funding assigned to this call is approximately €450,000. Institutions based in eligible countries<https://www.gbif.org/article/y4yos8JwOVccTRuS1kYRD#caribbean> in the Caribbean can prepare concept notes for four grant types and submit them by 26 November 2020 through the GBIF Grants Portal<https://gbif.fluxx.io/>. Following evaluation of the concept notes, GBIF will invite applicants successful in this round to submit a full proposal. The BID programme to date This call aims to build on the impact of BID’s first phase<https://assets.ctfassets.net/uo17ejk9rkwj/7ezmj33g285s8mRb1HTpE/36359b4b635…>, in which 63 BID-funded projects<https://www.gbif.org/programme/82243/bid-biodiversity-information-for-devel…> mobilized 535 biodiversity datasets containing more than 1.3 million records relevant to the regions’ priority policy needs<https://downloads.ctfassets.net/uo17ejk9rkwj/4gmZ9Hz9egtxJIuXKlW7SW/003fef2…>. The programme's rigorous training and e-learning curricula<https://www.gbif.org/article/2IE7tH4dlcik1BnmniIPAc/> have also helped improve biodiversity data skills and establish regional communities of practice for hundreds of professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and Pacific. The call provides full details on the application timeline and process, general recommendations and eligibility. Please direct your questions to BID(a)gbif.org<mailto:BID@gbif.org>. Best regards, Kyle ===== Kyle Copas Communications Manager ORCID: 0000-0002-6590-599X<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6590-599X> GBIF Secretariat Universitetsparken 15 DK-2100 Copenhagen Ø Denmark +45 35 32 14 75 | mobile +45 28 75 14 75 | Skype kylecopas https://www.gbif.org

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