BON in a Box

BON in a Box serves as a comprehensive platform designed to support global biodiversity observation efforts. It features a pipeline engine that enables the calculation of Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) and various biodiversity indicators, providing crucial insights into ecosystem health. Additionally, its tools portal offers access to the latest resources for biodiversity observation design, data collection protocols, and advanced tools specifically developed for data management, analysis, and reporting of biodiversity data.

The platform also includes a dedicated projects portal, allowing users to register their monitoring initiatives. This registration process helps projects gain wider visibility on the web and facilitates collaboration by enabling users to discover nearby or related projects. The overarching mission of BON in a Box is to significantly improve the acquisition, coordination, and delivery of critical biodiversity observations and related services to key users, including decision-makers and the broader scientific community.

As a central hub for the GEO BON network, BON in a Box boasts a substantial collection of 176 tools and numerous registered projects, alongside thousands of registered members. This extensive ecosystem actively supports the ongoing development of a global biodiversity observation system. By consolidating resources and fostering collaboration, the platform aims to provide adequate information about biodiversity changes and threats, thereby contributing to global conservation efforts.