GENOA COST action

Genetic Nature Observation and Action (GENOA) COST action

The main aim and objective of the Action is to implement genetic diversity indicators to broaden the uptake and use of genetic diversity for species assessments to protect biodiversity.

Genetic diversity is essential to species survival and adaptation. Genetic knowledge supports the effective use of resources to ensure the holistic protection of biodiversity, hence promoting nature’s contribution to people. To better understand population genetic diversity and actively use it to monitor and safeguard biodiversity, there is an urgent need to refine, assess, inform and facilitate the implementation of genetic diversity data and indicators across European countries.

The implementation of genetic diversity data in conservation should be achieved by involving practitioners, companies, policymakers and the wider public. The needs of all these stakeholders should be investigated and considered for building knowledge, capacity and trust among partners, hence achieving an effective use of genetic diversity data in conservation.

GENOA will improve the procedures, methods and data on genetic diversity (indicators) and co-develop tailored dissemination packages to reach out to and exchange with targeted stakeholders. The monitoring, reporting and application of genetic data will improve, thus contributing to the conservation of biodiversity at all levels.

A COST Action is an interdisciplinary research network that brings researchers and innovators from all over Europe together to investigate a topic of their choice. COST Actions are typically made up of researchers from academia, SMEs, public institutions, and other relevant organisations or interested parties.

Project participants: Tsipe Aavik, Iris Reinula

Funding: COST Action (under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programmes)

Duration: 04.10.2024 - 03.10.2028

See also the project website.