Available Knowledge
The available knowledge on any topic of interest, including Protected Areas and Connected Nature KEN, can be assessed in the TOKENS app. This online application enables the scoping of previous and on-going research and conservation projects, policy documents, and publications related to the chosen topic. It also offers an interface to further identify relevant thematical and institutional networks, as well as connections to the EU Biodiversity Strategy.
The GBIF Literature Tracker compiles all research uses and citations of biodiversity information accessed through GBIF’s global infrastructure. The database collates peer-reviewed publications of research investigations that are enhanced and supported by free and open access to biodiversity data from the GBIF network. Also, annual Science Reviews provide an annual snapshot of key research uses drawn from the GBIF Literature Tracker.
Knowledge Gaps and Research Prioritisation
The idea is that the Protected Areas and Connected Nature KEN will conduct surveys among its members to: 1) identify knowledge gaps, and 2) conduct research prioritizations. This will follow the Horizon Scanning and Research Prioritisation step-by-step manual of the Science Service and will feed into the Horizon Scanning and Research Prioritisation life database.
Horizon Scanning and Research Prioritisation
Capacity Development
Depending on your request, available budget, and capacity, a stepwise decision tree is provided in the Capacity Development function of the Science Service. Various formats are available, including online training sessions, shorter facilitated dialogues, and longer in-person Science-Policy-Society Interface (SPSI) Dialogue Workshops.
Requests
The Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD), together with the Science Service for Biodiversity, have designed and put in place an online ticketing system to facilitate the requests for scientific support in a policy context relevant to biodiversity. At this stage the online form is meant to be used by the services of the European Commission to submit requests. The intended users are, thus, European Commission staff who can access the tool here.
Upon acceptance of the request, the KCBD and the Science Service for Biodiversity offer a facilitated dialogue process with the requester to develop the exact formulation of the request. After that a well-defined process follows to mobilise experts, develop the response, and ensure feedback and acceptance from the requester.