Grant agreement ID: 101059492

The EU-funded BGE project aims to advance the application of genomic science to better understand biodiversity, monitor its changes, and implement interventions to combat its decline. Bringing together 33 partners from 20 countries, the project leverages collaborative efforts and resources to carry out DNA barcoding and genome sequencing across European ecosystems. As part of this initiative, European biodiversity genomics networks will be established, strengthening the capacity to utilize genomic tools effectively. Large-scale data-generation pipelines will be deployed to accelerate the production of genomic data, enabling comprehensive biodiversity monitoring and characterization. The overarching goal of BGE is to enhance the understanding of European biodiversity and the factors driving its decline, while improving the impact of intervention strategies and biomonitoring efforts.