EuropaBON EBV workflow templates

The information provided here represents the EBV workflow templates collected during the EuropaBON online workshop on Essential Biodiversity Variable (EBV) workflows from 22–24 February 2023. The templates were designed to capture comprehensive descriptions about the three workflow components (data collection and sampling, data integration, and modelling) that are typical for generating EBVs. Recognising the potential value of those EBV templates for European biodiversity monitoring, our objective is to share them for enhancing transparency, knowledge exchange and collaboration, and promoting the operationalisation of EBVs across Europe. EuropaBON (https://europabon.org/) is a Horizon 2020 research and innovation action funded by the European Commission that seeks to co-design a European Biodiversity Observation Network. This network aims to bridge the gap between the biodiversity data needs of policy-makers and authorities on the one hand and the existing reporting streams and available data sources on the other hand, considering both present obligations and forthcoming policy needs. Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) are a central concept of EuropaBON as they provide a standardised framework for biodiversity monitoring and reporting. In 2023, EuropaBON had identified 70 EBVs (Junker et al., 2023) that are policy-relevant for the EU, and measurable with available and existing technologies and with a proven track record of feasibility in ongoing initiatives. EBVs require workflows to process the raw data (primary observations) through data integration and modelling into spatially-explicit EBV data products (Kissling et al., 2018; Schmeller et al., 2017). These workflows can be broken down into three main components (data collection and sampling, data integration, and modelling), with additional aspects of data interoperability and IT infrastructure being recognised as crucial for transnational data streams (Kissling & Lumbierres, 2023). To capture information about the EBV workflows, an online workshop was held on 22–24 February 2023 with 520 registered participants from 49 countries, covering a large range of expertise (Lumbierres & Kissling, 2023). Participants contributed information on EBV workflow components and advanced monitoring techniques, discussed initiatives, and identified tools and requirements for implementing 70 proposed EBVs. The information from the workshop participants was collected through pre-defined EBV workflow templates (provided as Google Docs). Templates were organised into rows representing the workflow components (‘Data collection and sampling’, ‘Data integration’, and ‘Modelling’) and columns reflecting the levels of maturity ('Current initiatives', 'Emerging tools and projects' or 'Future needs'). Prior to the workshop, some information on existing workflows was pre-filled based on previous EuropaBON deliverables, namely an assessment of the current biodiversity monitoring gaps in the EU (Santana et al., 2023) and an assessment of current EU monitoring workflows and bottlenecks (Morán-Ordóñez et al., 2023). After the workshop, the EBV workflow templates were processed to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information. Each listed initiative was verified to be part of an active biodiversity monitoring scheme and pertinent to the specific EBV under consideration, cross-referencing with the initiative’s websites and other data collected by the EuropaBON deliverables (Morán-Ordóñez et al., 2023; Santana et al., 2023). Moreover, we ensured correct alignment of each initiative and listed requirements and needs with the appropriate workflow components and maturity levels. The EBV workflow templates provide insights into the current biodiversity monitoring landscape in Europe and how EBV production could be operationalized at the EU level. They offer detailed information about ongoing initiatives and projects, methodologies, and technologies that can be used to generate EBVs at a continental scale. Nevertheless, it is important to note that they do not encompass an exhaustive list of all ongoing or proposed initiatives of biodiversity monitoring in all member states of the EU. It is suggested to use them as a starting point and baseline for the further development of EBVs in a European context.本数据集收录的信息，源自2023年2月22日至24日举办的EuropaBON生物多样性核心变量（Essential Biodiversity Variable, EBV）工作流程线上工作坊所收集的EBV工作流程模板。这些模板旨在全面记录生成EBV的三类典型工作流程组件：数据采集与采样、数据整合与建模。鉴于此类EBV模板对欧洲生物多样性监测具有潜在价值，本数据集旨在共享这些模板，以提升透明度、促进知识交流与协作，并推动EBV在欧洲范围内的业务化落地。 EuropaBON（https://europabon.org/）是由欧盟委员会资助的“地平线2020（Horizon 2020）”研究与创新行动项目，其目标是协同设计欧洲生物多样性观测网络。该网络旨在弥合决策者与管理机构的生物多样性数据需求，与现有报告渠道及可用数据源之间的鸿沟，同时兼顾当前义务与未来政策需求。生物多样性核心变量（EBV）是EuropaBON的核心概念，因其为生物多样性监测与报告提供了标准化框架。2023年，EuropaBON已确定70项对欧盟具有政策相关性、可通过现有技术手段实现监测且在已有项目中验证过可行性的EBV（Junker et al., 2023）。EBV需要通过工作流程，将原始数据（原始观测记录）经数据整合与建模处理为空间显性的EBV数据产品（Kissling et al., 2018; Schmeller et al., 2017）。此类工作流程可拆分为三大核心组件：数据采集与采样、数据整合与建模，而数据互操作性与IT基础设施被认为对跨国数据流至关重要（Kissling & Lumbierres, 2023）。 为收集EBV工作流程相关信息，主办方于2023年2月22日至24日举办线上工作坊，共有来自49个国家的520名注册参与者，覆盖广泛的专业领域（Lumbierres & Kissling, 2023）。参与者围绕EBV工作流程组件与先进监测技术分享信息、讨论相关项目，并确定了70项拟实施EBV所需的工具与需求。工作坊参与者的信息通过预设的EBV工作流程模板（以Google Docs格式提供）收集。模板以行代表工作流程组件（“数据采集与采样”“数据整合”“建模”），以列反映成熟度等级：“当前项目”“新兴工具与项目”或“未来需求”。工作坊举办前，主办方已基于EuropaBON此前的交付成果预填了部分现有工作流程信息，包括欧盟当前生物多样性监测缺口评估（Santana et al., 2023）以及欧盟现行监测工作流程与瓶颈评估（Morán-Ordóñez et al., 2023）。 工作坊结束后，主办方对EBV工作流程模板进行了整理，以确保信息的准确性与相关性。每一项所列项目均通过比对项目官网及EuropaBON交付成果所收集的其他数据，验证其属于活跃的生物多样性监测计划且与对应EBV相关（Morán-Ordóñez et al., 2023; Santana et al., 2023）。此外，主办方确保所有所列项目、需求与符合条件的工作流程组件及成熟度等级正确匹配。 EBV工作流程模板展现了欧洲当前的生物多样性监测格局，以及EBV生产如何在欧盟层面落地实施。它们提供了关于大陆尺度下EBV生成所需的在研项目、方法学与技术的详细信息。但需注意，本数据集并未涵盖欧盟所有成员国的所有在研或拟议生物多样性监测项目。建议将其作为欧洲范围内EBV进一步开发的起点与基准。