Contributing to the Science Service for Biodiversity

M4Nature develops the methods, guidance, and digital tools that form the basis of the Science Service for Biodiversity platform. Experts can choose and combine methods to reach faster, more transparent, evidence-informed biodiversity decisions.

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M4Nature Bundle Explorer

Turning methods into practical guidance

The M4Nature Bundle Explorer helps users navigate knowledge synthesis methods through practical guidance, method bundles, and AI-assisted recommendations. Designed to support the Science Service for Biodiversity.

Understand the challenge

Compare method bundles

Employ an evidence-based approach

Our Contribution

How M4Nature strengthens the Science Service for Biodiversity

Link to Methods Knowledge Exchange Network (KEN)

Better methods

Develop practical guidance for selecting and combining knowledge synthesis methods.

Better evidence

Support consistent, transparent, and trusted scientific advice for biodiversity policy.

Better collaboration

Build a European community that co-designs and improves methods over time.

Better tools

Transform expert knowledge into an interactive platform that supports real-world requests.

Lasting impact

Create an open framework that can evolve alongside new methods, technologies, and policy needs.

How it fits together

Part of the Science Service for Biodiversity

M4Nature is one component of a wider European knowledge system that turns scientific evidence into policy advice.

In short: The Joint Research Centre (JRC) hosts the Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD), BioAgora is building the Science Service for Biodiversity, and M4Nature provides guidance on the methods that make the service operational.

The consortium

Max Bodanowitz

Burcu Can Buglalilar

Mohammed Tarek Kamar

Ina M. Sieber

Alister Scott

Lisa Biber-Freudenberger

Olga Ameixa

Brady Mattsson

Nils Bunnefeld

Built by experts across Europe

M4Nature brings together six European universities and research organisations with expertise in biodiversity science, knowledge synthesis, artificial intelligence, participatory methods, and the science-policy interface. Together, the consortium is helping build the future Science Service for Biodiversity.

Project Launch: January 2026

Project End: January 2027

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Funding

Funded through BioAgora

M4Nature is funded by BioAgora, the Horizon Europe project developing the Science Service for Biodiversity. BioAgora works with the Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity (KCBD) to strengthen scientific evidence for biodiversity policy across Europe. 

Help shape the Science Service for Biodiversity

Join the Methods Knowledge Exchange Network and contribute to the methods that will support biodiversity decision-making across Europe.