ID: 1827
Presenting Author: Cédric Elleboode
Session: 653 - Biodiversity Impact Assessment: Information Disclosure, Risk Identification, and Legal Regulation
Status: pending
Sharing biodiversity data and innovative methods is key for assessments, conservation planning, and achieving global biodiversity goals.
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) emphasizes the importance of publishing primary biodiversity data from Biodiversity Impact Assessments (BIAs) to achieve Target 21, which focuses on accessible and usable biodiversity data. Biodiversity consultancies play a crucial role in integrating these datasets into global information systems. This presentation examines the challenges and opportunities in publishing BIA data, including raising awareness among project owners about the value of data publication and the associated costs. It also addresses methodological and operational challenges, such as adopting publication tools and adapting internal processes. The reuse of published data can benefit project owners and consultants by improving future BIAs. However, reliance on global datasets and automated tools poses risks of misinformation due to incomplete or outdated data, leading to false confidence in biodiversity baselines. Knowledge gaps, particularly in understudied taxa or regions, can distort impact assessments. By promoting transparent data sharing and emphasizing data quality, biodiversity consultancies can counter misinformation and enhance evidence-based decision-making. Case studies and best practices will illustrate how addressing these issues ensures that BIA data effectively informs conservation strategies and policy decisions, supporting global biodiversity commitments.
Cédric ELLEBOODE, expert in biodiversity data management, leads the development of Shuriken, Biotope's internal application, and contributed to Data4Nature. 18 years of experience.