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The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework requires biodiversity monitoring, but data challenges exist. BON in a Box offers open analysis pipelines to help countries track progress and inform policy.

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  • Biodiversity science
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Conservation policy

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  • The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) mandates biodiversity monitoring.
  • Countries face challenges in calculating biodiversity indicators due to fragmented efforts, technical barriers, and data limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address challenges in biodiversity monitoring and indicator calculation for GBF reporting.
  • To introduce the BON in a Box platform as a solution for data-driven biodiversity assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Development of open, transparent, and reproducible analysis pipelines by the Group on Earth Observations Biodiversity Observation Network (GEO BON).
  • Pipelines convert raw data into essential biodiversity variables and indicators.
  • Adherence to FAIR data principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable).

Main Results:

  • The BON in a Box platform provides standardized tools for biodiversity indicator calculation.
  • Facilitates the use of data for coordinated biodiversity monitoring.
  • Enables capacity building for countries to track GBF progress.

Conclusions:

  • BON in a Box helps overcome technical and data barriers in biodiversity monitoring.
  • The platform supports scientists in applying research to policy and conservation efforts.
  • Contributes to effective implementation and tracking of the Global Biodiversity Framework.