🔹 About BMD SAP

The BMD Single Access Point (SAP) is the central digital platform of the Biodiversity Meets Data (BMD) project. It offers a unified entry point for accessing tools, workflows, and data related to high-throughput biodiversity monitoring, FAIR data publication, advanced analytical environments, and geospatial visualisation.

Designed with and for end-users such as scientists, site managers, policymakers, and restoration planners, the SAP enables evidence-based decision-making across marine, terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. It integrates cutting-edge monitoring technologies with data harmonisation and modelling tools, helping to support the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the Nature Restoration Law.

🔹 Who We Are

We are a multidisciplinary team of researchers, developers, and biodiversity experts working under the BMD project consortium, which brings together leading institutions across Europe. Our expertise spans ecology, environmental monitoring, remote sensing, data science, artificial intelligence, and policy development.

Together, we aim to bridge the gap between complex biodiversity data and practical conservation needs by building a robust, user-friendly, and FAIR-compliant digital infrastructure.

🔹 The BMD Project

Biodiversity Meets Data (BMD) is a Horizon Europe-funded project that aims to build a cross-cutting platform for biodiversity monitoring, data standardisation, and ecosystem modelling. The project focuses on:

  • Developing and validating high-throughput biodiversity monitoring tools (eDNA, camera traps, acoustic devices)

  • Mobilising and FAIR-ifying baseline and historical biodiversity data

  • Enabling Virtual Research Environments (VREs) for scenario analysis and restoration planning

  • Supporting the design, expansion, and management of protected areas across Europe

The project aligns with the EU’s Green Deal and contributes directly to the implementation of the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and the Nature Restoration Law.

🔹 Legal Notice

This website is managed and maintained by members of the BMD project consortium. All content is provided for informational and research purposes. While we strive to ensure the accuracy of the information presented, we accept no responsibility for any damages resulting from its use.

Reproduction of content is permitted with proper attribution and in accordance with open-access and licensing conditions defined by the respective data providers.

🔹 Privacy Policy

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This website does not collect personal data unless explicitly provided by the user (e.g. via contact forms). Any information submitted will be used solely for the purposes of communication related to the BMD project and will not be shared with third parties.

The website may use anonymised cookies for basic usage statistics. By continuing to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with EU GDPR regulations.

🔹 Terms of Use

By accessing this website, you agree to use its content and services for non-commercial, educational, and research purposes only, unless otherwise specified. Any misuse or unauthorised exploitation of materials, tools, or datasets is strictly prohibited.

The BMD consortium reserves the right to update or change these terms without prior notice.

🔹 Contact

For questions, suggestions, or collaboration inquiries, please contact us:

📧 Email: info@bmd-project.eu
🌍 Website: www.bmd-project.eu

🔹 Consortium & Partners

The BMD project is coordinated by Naturalis, in collaboration with over 20 partner institutions across Europe, including research centres, universities, environmental agencies, and data infrastructures. Our consortium reflects a broad range of expertise across ecological domains and digital technologies.

A full list of partners is available on our consortium page, including contact points and institutional roles.

🔹 Funding & Acknowledgements

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under Grant Agreement No. 101181294.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of the European Commission, as well as the contributions of all project partners, stakeholders, and associated initiatives that make the BMD SAP possible.