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GINAMO – Genetic Indicators for NAture MOnitoring
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🏞️ International research project
🏞️ Developing guidelines & tools for using genetic indicators in conservation
🏞️ Co-creation with stakeholders
#Conservation #Genetics #Biodiversity #ConsGen

🌐 www.ginamo.org
💵 www.biodiversa.eu
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aliciamstt.bsky.social
Interesting Self paced course bridging science, policy and practice #IPBES12
February 2, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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jmergeay.bsky.social
@ginamo-consgen.bsky.social could be great to combine with genetic indicators!
January 28, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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scbeurope.bsky.social
Reminder 📣 submit your abstract for a talk or poster by February 15th and register to secure early bird price by April 30th for the 8th European Congress of Conservation Biology!

See you in Leiden, the Netherlands 6 - 10 July 2026!

More at eccb26leiden.eu/parallel-ses...
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 AM
ginamo-consgen.bsky.social
🧬 Our latest blog post collects a lot of questions & answers about the #CBD genetic indicators.
👀 If you’re involved in genetic #biodiversity #monitoring, or just curious about it, have a look!

#ConsGen #Conservation #Genetics #GeneticIndicators #KMGBF
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Questions & answers about genetic indicators
We have collected a range of questions about genetic indicators and their application from the literature and our discussions with stakeholders. Scroll through them below, or click on the topic you…
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January 26, 2026 at 1:45 PM
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jmergeay.bsky.social
We have compiled a special issue for @evolappjournal.bsky.social on Effective population size in Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring, dedicated to the late Michael W. Bruford.
This SI is a must read for everyone who struggles with what "effective population size" means.
#consgen
The Importance of Effective Population Size in Conservation and Biodiversity Monitoring
Effective population size (Ne) is a key concept in biology and conservation. Stripped to its bare essentials, it reflects how much genetic drift a population experiences, expressed as a number of ind...
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January 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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evolappjournal.bsky.social
Do you think you understand effective population size (Ne)? This key concept for conservation is complex.. but a new Special Issue organized by @jmergeay.bsky.social et al. provides clarity with 19 papers help us understand more 🧬

doi.org/10.1111/eva.70196
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January 22, 2026 at 2:14 PM
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methodsinecoevol.bsky.social
The British Ecological Society has curated this Virtual Issue to highlight research that is directly relevant to the work of the Intergovernmental Science Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)👇

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January 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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rmwaterhouse.bsky.social
From the @ergabiodiv.bsky.social Sampling & Sample Processing Committee: recommendations to support both small-scale #biogenome projects & large initiatives onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.... #European Reference #Genome Atlas (ERGA)
From Permits to Samples: Addressing Key Challenges for High‐Quality Reference Genome Generation in Europe
High-quality reference genome assemblies have become essential for deepening our understanding of biodiversity, yet obtaining them for many species remains surprisingly challenging. Drawing on experi...
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January 25, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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biodiversa.eu
2️⃣weeks until registrations and abstract submissions open for May’s #BioMonWeek2026, the European conference for Biodiversity Monitoring!
Choose to apply among the sessions tied to the conference's 9️⃣ themes.
ℹ️ www.biodiversa.eu/wp-content/u...
🌐 www.biomonweek.eu
#BiodiversityMonitoring
January 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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gsegelbacher.bsky.social
interested in a collaborative project at #unifreiburg linking tick ecology and vector-pathogen interactions
check out a PhD position in my lab here
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Universität Freiburg
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December 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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society4conbio.bsky.social
The call for abstracts for #ECCB26 is now open!

Researchers, policymakers + practitioners are invited to submit their abstracts for oral presentations, posters, or speed talks by 15 Feb, 2026.

We hope to see you in Leiden!
#conservation #networking #conference
December 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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‪🌍🌿🦜Early-bird registration for #WBF2026 is now open!
Join us in ☀️Davos in June 2026 and be part of the global biodiversity dialogue🌿
👉Register now with the green button on worldbiodiversityforum.org/registration...
December 16, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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inaturalist.bsky.social
All you need to help make identifications on iNaturalist is a computer! Join our first-ever ID-a-thon and build your nature-identification skills — this week, we'd love your help sorting Unknown observations into broad categories. Learn more: tr.ee/identifyweek1
Graphic with black background featuring green silhouettes of diverse organisms including a crane, dragonfly, bear, spider, snake, jellyfish, starfish, lizard, mushrooms, butterfly, scorpion, snail, coral, cattails, and insects. White text reads "HELP US IDENTIFY" at top and "UNKNOWNS" at bottom. Slide with black background and white text explaining that anyone can help with identifications on iNaturalist by sorting unknown observations — defined as observations uploaded with no identification at all. Below shows a screenshot of the iNaturalist Identify interface displaying a grid of thumbnail photos all labeled "Unknown." Slide titled "WHAT YOU CAN DO" with three tips: add broad IDs like "Plants," "Insects," "Birds," or "Fungi"; start with what you recognize (example: ID a dragonfly as "Dragonflies"); and skip anything you're unsure about. Below shows an iNaturalist screenshot of a dragonfly observation being identified at the suborder level, with the Identify menu option circled in the navigation bar. Slide stating "You can contribute identifications from any computer, anywhere in the world" with a call-to-action link tr.ee/identifyweek1. Below shows the iNaturalist Identify filters panel with the "Unknown" category icon and "Filters" button circled in green, highlighting how to find unidentified observations.
December 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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biogeneurope.bsky.social
Good news! There is a new episode of the #Genomics Connection #Podcast by @ergabiodiv.bsky.social and @iboleurope.bsky.social. 🤩
👉 More information on our website: biodiversitygenomics.eu/2025/12/12/g...
🔔Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/06SG...
December 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
ginamo-consgen.bsky.social
🧬 Today, we ran a webinar addressing questions about monitoring #genetic #biodiversity with genetic indicators.
Thanks @seanmhoban.bsky.social @jgeue.bsky.social @jmergeay.bsky.social @joostraeymaekers.bsky.social for joining the panel!
🍿 The recording will be available in January.

#consgen #KMGBF
Webinar title slide, saying "Webinar December 2025 - Genetic Indicators in Practice" and showing the biodiversa+ and EU logos
December 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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official-smbe.bsky.social
SMBE2026 Symposium 1

Evolutionary-informed management of vulnerable populations in a rapidly changing world

📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts

📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme

#SMBE2026
SMBE2026 Symposium 1 Evolutionary-informed management of vulnerable populations in a rapidly changing world
December 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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ergabiodiv.bsky.social
🧬 What are the best sampling practices to generate high-quality #genomic data?
Well, it depends on the taxonomic group, of course!That’s why the #ERGAcommunity is working on taxon-specific sampling procedures.
And you can join us! ➡️ www.erga-biodiversity.eu/post/samplin...
Sampling for genomics studies across the tree of life
Last Friday, December 5th, the ERGA Sampling & Sample Processing Committee hosted its very first Taxon Sampling SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) “Hackathon”. Following an open invitation to the enti...
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December 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
ginamo-consgen.bsky.social
🧬🧬🧬 In 2026, most countries will need to report genetic diversity indicators to the Convention on Biological Diversity.
🦉🍄🌳 But which species should they focus on?
⬇️⬇️⬇️ We discuss this in our new blog post!

#genetic #biodiversity #monitoring #conservation #consgen #KMGBF
Choosing species for genetic indicator reporting
The genetic indicators included in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework were designed to represent the genetic diversity of species in each country. But which species, exactly? Becaus…
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December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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carbonbrief.org
JUST PUBLISHED – Analysis: Just 28% of countries have released nature pledges a year after UN deadline

✍️ By @daisydunne.carbonbrief.org

➡️ Read here: buff.ly/sD9gxZK
Countries with national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs) by the 21 October 2024 deadline (light green) and after (dark green). Source: UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Map by Joe Goodman for Carbon Brief.
October 22, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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guardias.bsky.social
Our free MOOC on Invasive Alien Species Prevention is live!

What you'll learn:
✅ Bioinvasion impacts
✅ Introduction pathways
✅ Management strategies

Catch up before Course 2 drops in early 2026.

🔗 Start here: www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....

#InvasiveSpecies #BioInvasions #IAS
December 9, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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SMBE2026 Symposium 5 | Molecular evolution in the era of genetic diversity decline

📨 Abstract submission
smbe2026.org/abstracts

📋 Programme details
smbe2026.org/programme

#SMBE2026
SMBE2026 Symposium 5 | Molecular evolution in the era of genetic diversity decline
December 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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martykardos.bsky.social
Our Editorial for our upcoming special issue in Molecular Ecology: Conservation Genomics—Making a Difference onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Conservation Genomics—Making a Difference
Conservation genomics has increasingly transitioned from a promising concept to a science that integrates a range of advanced analytical approaches, providing new insights into inbreeding, genetic lo....
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December 4, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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rmwaterhouse.bsky.social
Biology26, Switzerland’s largest conference on organismal biology—held on Darwin’s birthday to celebrate the past, present, and future of biological research! biology26.ch
Deadline for registration and abstract submission - Dec. 5th
Join us in Neuchâtel for Biology26, Switzerland’s largest conference on organismal biology—held on Darwin’s birthday to celebrate the past, present, and future of biological research!
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November 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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tiboleroyinen.bsky.social
Excited to share our latest preprint!
@mheuertz.bsky.social & I just completed a review covering methods and empirical studies on adaptive introgression in a climate context.
We likely missed a few refs & ideas, so your feedback is highly welcome (ideally by email)!
Preprint➡️ doi.org/10.32942/X2B...
November 28, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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The value of structural variants to conservation genomics in the pangenome era
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The value of structural variants to conservation genomics in the pangenome era
Abstract. Structural variants (SVs) comprise an axis of genetic diversity with strong consequences for phenotype and fitness, making them a potentially imp
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November 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM