Turning wildlife data into information and insight for decision-makers

We need good biodiversity data to address the global biodiversity crisis. Information leads to action, at least in principle

GBIF—the Global Biodiversity Information Facility—is an international network and data infrastructure funded by the world's governments and aimed at providing anyone, anywhere, open access to data about all types of life on Earth. Dr Liam Lysaght, is the new chair of the GBIF governing board

Irish man, Dr Liam Lysaght, has been elected as the new chair of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility. This international network provides open access to data about all types of life on Earth — no small task!

Dr Lysaght is the director of the National Biodiversity Data Centre, collating data about Ireland’s wildlife since its establishment in 2008.