About
The BIOMA Institute for Biodiversity and the Environment is a multidisciplinary R&D centre of the University of Navarra (Pamplona, Spain). Our work focuses on the links between biodiversity, environmental quality, climate change and human health. BIOMA integrates five strategic areas: biodiversity and natural assets; environmental quality and health (One Health); sustainable agriculture and agroecology; sustainability and circular economy; and society and environmental culture.
As part of our work in the Biodiversity and Natural Wealth research area, we seek to understand how biodiversity can be a pillar in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation.
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Monitoring, management and ecosystem services
Advanced study of biodiversity, its monitoring and efficient management to preserve vital ecosystem services. It includes state-of-the-art monitoring techniques, such as remote sensing and ecological modelling, in order to obtain a more accurate and detailed understanding of ecosystems.
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Biodiversity and conservation biology in a changing climate
Investigations into the effects of climate change on species and ecosystems, as well as strategies for their effective conservation in a constantly changing world. It focuses on understanding the adaptive responses of biodiversity and developing mitigation and adaptation measures that ensure its long-term preservation.
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Taxonomy, Evolution, and Data Science
Integration of taxonomy and evolution with data science to classify organisms and explore their evolutive relations. Data analysis and techniques of Artificial Intelligence to obtain a deeper understanding of the biodiversity and the evolution, decipher the patterns of distribution of biodiversity and enhance biological conservation.
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Interdisciplinary approach
Promoting dialogue between biology, evolution, data science and conservation. The knowledge generated is key to addressing current and future environmental challenges.
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Ecological restoration and Nature-Based Solutions
Research focused on restoring degraded habitats and recovering ecological processes through biodiversity-based solutions. It generates scientific evidence, indicators and decission-support tools to guide restoration planning, environmental policy and long-term ecosystem recovery.
We combine experimental and field research, long-term monitoring, laboratory analysis and digital tools (GIS, remote sensing, modelling, digital twins) to understand the drivers and impacts of global change and to design effective responses. BIOMA has experience in living labs and co-creation with municipalities, river basin authorities, hospitals, businesses and citizens, working on topics such as nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, circular and climate-resilient buildings, air and water quality, and climate adaptation.
Through national and European projects, we aim to provide robust scientific evidence, indicators and decision-support tools that help implement EU biodiversity, climate and restoration policies, while at the same time strengthening societal awareness and engagement.
Please, visit our website to discover our strategic areas, ongoing projects and research teams.
https://en.unav.edu/web/instituto-de-biodiversidad-y-medio-ambiente
