The role of data and technology in facilitating state of nature metrics
Location: Main Room
Organizers: Nature Positive Initiative (NPI)
This panel brings together leading biodiversity data and infrastructure organizations to explore how we can consistently measure the State of Nature (SoN) across key descriptors, where current data and measurement gaps remain, and how existing tools and datasets can better align. The discussion will examine opportunities to connect metrics across scales, improve interoperability, and leverage emerging technologies to build a more reliable, accessible, and decision-useful picture of nature.
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Gavin Edwards
Executive Director, Nature Positive Initiative (NPI)
(Moderator)
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Emma Marsden
Technical Manager, Nature Positive Initiative (NPI)
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Yana Gevorgyan
Director of Secretariat, Group on Earth Observations (GEO)
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Cristina Secades
Biodiversity & Business Lead, Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT)
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Joe MIller
Executive Secretary and Director, Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)
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Emily Nicholson
Professor in Conservation Biology, University of Melbourne
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Stewart Maginnis
Deputy Director General – Programme, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
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Ted Schmitt
Senior Director of Conservation, Ai2