EVERSE Community Engagement Event

EVERSE Community

The EVERSE project has the objective of building a collaborative and community-led structure for the evaluation of research software and code quality in Europe.

The project is organising its Community Engagement Event on Thursday, 5 February 2026, to share news and updates, exchange ideas and best practices, and engage in open discussions on issues that are relevant for the community of researchers and software developers across different domains.

In fact, two of EVERSE’s main outputs are the RSQkit (Research Software Quality Kit), which is a set of guidelines and resources, and the Technology Radar, a platform to share best practices and ideas.

The event will take place at CERN, Switzerland, with the possibility of remote participation. It will present updates on the EVERSE services and outputs, an overview of Science Clusters for cross-domain experiences and challenges, and some lightning talks from members of the community.

For more information and detailed agenda, visit: https://indico.cern.ch/event/1606722

Picture: The globe at CERN. Conditions of Use © 2016 CERN. Bennett, Sophia Elizabeth: CERN

Big Seashell Survey 2026

Big Seashell Survey 2026 (1)

At its 9th edition, the Big Seashell Survey returns to the Belgian coast!

On 21 March 2026, this annual citizen science event invites people across 10 coastal municipalities in Belgium to explore the fascinating world of seashells along the high-tide line and take part in real scientific research.

Adults and kids alike will learn about marine biodiversity, how climate change affects coastal ecosystems, and the presence of exotic species, at the same time helping researchers collect and analyse valuable data.

This year, the event has a special focus on the relationship between the sea (and in particular the meditative experience of shell counting) and its effects on the mind.

The event is local in Dutch; learn more here: https://lifewatch.be/event/big-seashell-survey-2026

BEeS 2026

BEeS 2026 event banner

LifeWatch ERIC’s Biodiversity and Ecosystem eScience Conference is back for the 2026 appointment!

The Conference will take place in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, from 7 to 10 July 2026.

Get ready for the launch of the Call for Abstracts in February, and follow the updates here: https://www.lifewatch.eu/bees-2026

From science to society: Marine SABRES in Fairs lands in Pisa

Marine SABRES in Fairs - Pisa - 14 January 2026

Pisa, Italy

On January 14, 2026, LifeWatch ERIC will attend with “Marine SABRES in Fairs” at the third round of stakeholder consultations, hosted by the Marine SABRES project and organised by HuFoSS (Hummel Foundation for Sustainable Solutions) and the University of Pisa.

From 14:30, students, researchers and all those interested in the topic will join the open session dedicated to the Tuscan Demonstration Area and discover our stand, including posters, thematic videos, the documentary trailer, brochures and best practices that have emerged from the Marine SABRES approach, with simple and replicable tools for administrations, operators and communities.

More info: https://www.lifewatch.eu/2025/12/17/from-science-to-society-marine-sabres-in-fairs-lands-in-pisa/

Wetlands in Action first appointment: Tracking Carbon and GHG Dynamics in Wetland Restoration

Wetlands in action

The RESTORE4Cs Project (https://www.restore4cs.eu), together with its sister Horizon Europe projects ALFAwetlands, REWET, and WET HORIZONS announced the launch of “Wetlands in Action”, a webinar series spotlighting cutting-edge wetland research, cross-project collaboration, and innovation in restoration and policy across Europe.

The first online appointment with the series happens on 18 November 2025, dedicated to “Tracking Carbon and GHG Dynamics in Wetland Restoration”. The launch session will feature the Society of Wetland Scientists (SWS) European Chapter, highlighting international perspectives and opportunities for collaboration across the wetland science community.

It will be a chance to explore how wetland restoration affects greenhouse gas dynamics and climate outcomes and learn from case studies across Europe’s wetland ecosystems.

Each session in the Wetlands in Action series will feature concise, high-impact presentations followed by an open Q&A, supporting cross-sector dialogue and knowledge exchange among scientists, policymakers, restoration practitioners, and other stakeholders.

Running from November 2025 to April 2026, the series showcases the collaborative strength of four Horizon Europe projects, each contributing unique methodologies and case studies that drive evidence-based restoration and resilience strategies for European wetlands.

To learn about this and next appointments, visit RESTORE4Cs: https://www.restore4cs.eu/wetlands-in-action-launches-with-session-1-tracking-carbon-and-ghg-dynamics-in-wetland-restoration

SBDI Days 2026: Artificial Intelligence in Ecology and Biodiversity Research

SBDI Days 2026

The Swedish Biodiversity Data Infrastructure (SBDI), in partnership with SciLifeLab’s Planetary Biology Strategic Area, is hosting the SBDI Days at the Swedish Museum of Natural History, on 10-11 February 2026.

The conference will bring together researchers working in the fields of ecology, biology, biodiversity, remote sensing, genetic monitoring, Earth system science, and data science, to explore how AI and machine learning are reshaping the study of Life on Earth. In fact, far from being just a tool, AI is becoming a vital partner in understanding and protecting biodiversity.

The theme of the event for 2026 is “AI and Biodiversity: a Perfect Pair”. The sessions will explore big data methods such as e-DNA, a-DNA, remote sensing and image analysis, and their potential when coupled with advanced AI and ML techniques.

Learn more about the SBDI Days here: https://biodiversitydata.se/event/sbdi-days-2026-artificial-intelligence-in-ecology-and-biodiversity-research

MAMBO Project’s webinar: Measuring vegetation structure with airborne LiDAR

Measuring vegetation structure

Online, 16 October 2025

This webinar will explore how to measure and map vegetation structure using airborne LiDAR, in ecological and biodiversity research, following examples from European countries and nature reserves.

The one-hour session will be held online on Thursday 16 October and is organised by the MAMBO Project, which aims to propose modern approaches to biodiversity monitoring. It invites ecologists, reserve managers, biodiversity consultants, environmental practitioners, scientists and anyone with an interest in land-use planning, conservation, and ecosystem monitoring.

Starting with an introduction to airborne laser scanning technology, MAMBO will highlight and share resources on its potential practical applications in ecology, such as measurements of large herbivores’ trail networks, mapping of the spatial distribution of 3D vegetation structures and of individual trees, as well as trees identification.

Visit the MAMBO Project website to learn more about this event and registration (which is limited to 300 participants): https://www.mambo-project.eu/events/webinar-measuring-vegetation-structure-airborne-lidar

Picture source: https://www.mambo-project.eu

“Marine SABRES in Fairs” at the European Researchers’ Night 2025

Marine SABRES inFairs - European Researchers Night 2025

Lecce, Italy

On September 26, 2025, LifeWatch ERIC participates in the European Researchers’ Night, contributing to its programme and engaging with participants, thanks to its research stand “Marine SABRES in Fairs: protecting and restoring biodiversity, sustainable blue economy, and ecotourism”.

At the ‘Marine SABRES in Fairs’ stand, LifeWatch ERIC will present the project’s results and materials: thematic videos, the documentary trailer and, in preview, a demonstration of the scientific game dedicated to students (aged 10-18) to explore the links between human activities, changes in marine ecosystems and impacts on people’s well-being.

More info: https://www.lifewatch.eu/2025/09/12/marine-sabres-in-fairs-europeans-researchers-night-2025/

MARBEFES Autumn School 2025

MARBEFES Autumn School

Seville, Spain

The Autumn School “Protecting marine biodiversity for nature and humans” will take place in Seville (Spain) from 8 to 10 October 2025. It will offer participants travel, accommodation and lunch (see terms and conditions), for the duration of the programme, and has the objective of presenting one of the main project’s results: a set of easy-to-use-tools to help practitioners and policy makers maximise the ecological value and optimise a sustainable socio-economic use of the marine system for current and future generations.

Info: https://www.lifewatch.eu/marbefes-autumn-school-2025

Environmental Challenges and Open Science course

EnergyTran e-learning

San José, Costa Rica & Online

EULAC-ENERGYTRAN project launched the pilot e-learning course “Environmental Challenges and Open Science”, which will take place from 22 to 26 September 2025 in San José, Costa Rica.

This hybrid course will be delivered in Spanish with simultaneous interpretation into English and Portuguese, and is free of charge, offering a unique opportunity for participants to explore how open science practices can address global environmental issues, with a special focus on the Latin American and Caribbean context.

Speakers will represent a wide range of prestigious institutions, including: UNESCO; University of Minho / OpenAIRE; Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica; RedCLARA; Centro Nacional de Alta Tecnología (CeNAT), Costa Rica; Polytechnic University of Timișoara; INES TEC (Portugal); Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC); Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

From LifeWatch ERIC, Julio Paneque will lead a session focused on open and FAIR science tools and use cases, presenting innovative approaches developed within the ENERGYTRAN project and beyond.

Location: In person, San José (Costa Rica) – 25 seats available. Online: 15 virtual seats.

Registration: by 15 August 2025