The BiodivERsA Pan-European call for international research projects on biodiversity: linking scientific advancement to policy and practice addressed the three following themes (across all ecosystems and organisms).

a) Global change and biodiversity dynamics

 

In the call, emphasis was laid on the link between scientific excellence and relevance to policy and practice. The proposals were accordingly evaluated against criteria on science, policy relevance and project management.

 

Fifteen funding partners from twelve countries took part in the call. The funding partners had agreed on a joint evaluation procedure that also allowed them to comply with national rules. A joint project-monitoring scheme has also been organized and any problems arising with the projects will be tackled by the call steering committee.