California Biodiversity Network
The California Biodiversity Network (CBN) is composed of academic institutions, NGOs, government agencies, and private entities with expertise in conservation science and practice.
CBN Supports:
- Topical Roundtables hosting community of practice discussions
- Working Groups with products including:
- Pathways to 30×30 Appendix D – Research priorities to support 30×30
- Stewardship Workforce Training Database
- Indigenous Co-Stewardship of Public Lands Event
- Workshops, Forums, and Townhall discussions
The network is a key partner in the launch and implementation of California’s 30×30 conservation initiative. The network provides a collaborative forum for California’s diverse conservation organizations and scientific institutions prioritizing biodiversity protection, stewardship, environmental education, and scientific inquiry.
Find out more – View the recording of our introductory Town hall meeting to learn more about CBN.
In April 2022, The CA Natural Resources Agency released the Pathways to 30×30 strategy document. The CA Biodiversity Network is part of the 30×30 Partnership, supporting implementation of this initiative in California.
CBN compiled Appendix D, accompanying the Pathways document, outlining research and information priorities to support implementation of 30×30 in California. The research priorities appendix was compiled based on workshops hosted by the four Roundtables and an Equity Forum, as well as input from more than 400 participants on the CBN mailing list. Detailed proceedings from several of these workshops, and accompanying documents, are available here:
The network will support the development and implementation of conservation actions, both governmental and non-governmental. It will focus on providing key technical and ecosystem management expertise to inform decision-making around biodiversity and framing collective efforts where most needed. With a broadly inclusive approach, this network aims to leverage the collective achievements of local, regional, and statewide efforts to realize a shared vision for a resilient and diverse California. As a first step, we will be engaging with stakeholders to prepare a report identifying priority research needs and information gaps that can support the implementation of California’s commitment to 30×30.
Celebrate CA Biodiversity Day! Join the CBN in celebrating each September (and all year long!). Find out more about the celebration events.