The BiodivEarth 3rd General Assembly marked an important moment to reflect on recent progress and look ahead to the next phase of the project.

Over the past two years, BiodivEarth has built a strong and active Community of Practice (CoP) composed of 17 members whose local knowledge and perspectives play a central role in shaping the project’s direction. Building on this collaborative foundation, a key milestone in 2025 was the launch of the project’s research component, initiated during the first in-person CoP gathering in Minorca.

Since then, the research protocol has been structured to:

• Quantitatively identify factors that contribute to community resilience
• Collect stakeholder perspectives on what strengthens resilience in their local contexts
• Develop indicators to monitor resilience over time

This work is grounded in the experience and knowledge of participating communities. By learning from their practices and insights, BiodivEarth translates local lessons into approaches that support resilience across socioecological landscapes and seascapes worldwide.

As the project moves forward, the next phase will focus on developing practical tools to measure and strengthen resilience, while expanding the Community of Practice geographically and engaging additional partners.

We warmly thank all CoP members and partners whose collaboration continues to make this progress possible!