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The Venice headquarters of the Institute of Marine Sciences of the National Research Council (CNR) hosted on December 18 the event “The Forms of Biodiversity: Actions and Systems for a New European Citizenship.” Jointly organized by CNR and the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC)—Italy’s first research center dedicated to biodiversity and funded by the PNRR—with the presence of Magdalena Landry, Director of the UNESCO Regional Office for Science and Culture in Europe.

Discussions emphasized the importance of communicating the concept of biodiversity and the role of scientific research in its preservation. Biodiversity protection is a pressing and complex challenge for the scientific community, requiring various skills to address issues ranging from nature conservation to pollution control, ecosystem rehabilitation, and planetary sustainability.

A special focus was given to the Biodiversity Gateway, a digital platform that combines physical and digital elements to offer research services aimed at preserving and enhancing biodiversity, making these services accessible and attractive to society. The Biodiversity Gateway, Italy’s first portal dedicated to biodiversity, was launched during the event and is available here.