Bridging the gap between policy and knowledge on biodiversity in Europe

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“We at Eklipse burn for biodiversity. Providing a solid science policy society interface is the needed step to conserve biodiversity and human wellbeing.”

Ute JacobCo-chair of the Eklipse Knowledge Coordination Body

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“A key strength of Eklipse is the dense network of experts and knowledge holders across Europe that it connects with. When questions arise about biodiversity and ecosystems, Eklipse can access the best available knowledge quickly. We have a range of methods available to document that knowledge and feed it into decision-making.”

Lynn DicksChair of the Methods Expert Group

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“Eklipse is a unique mechanism that proposes to provide the cutting-edge scientific knowledge needed to inform public policy and, beyond that, any societal demand. Contributing to this mechanism offers a particularly interesting challenge for an academic researcher due to the diversity of issues concerning the environment and biodiversity.”

Philip RocheCo-chair of the Knowledge Coordination Body

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“I advise on methods of knowledge synthesis for the request, and provide support on their use. I am particularly enjoying the opportunity to contribute my experience of participatory processes, and my background in marine ecology, as well as working with motivated macroalgae experts.”

Miriam GraceMember of the Methods Expert Group

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“We have built Eklipse around strong values of independence, transparency and inclusiveness.”

Juliette YoungAlternet's Science Policy Officer, Eklipse's former coordinator

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“I decided to join this Expert Working Group because I believe it can have a strong impact on the development of the macroalgae cultivation in Europe, while contributing to enhance this activity as an important tool for climatechange mitigation and adaptation. Being somebody directly involved in the macroalgae cultivation for many years, I also appreciate the possibility to interact with experts from different areas and learn from their different perspectives on this subject.”

Rui PereiraCo-chair of the Macroalgae cultivation Expert Working Group

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“At Eklipse, we have a unique, innovative process enabling us to synthesise the best available knowledge to support decision makers.”

Marie VandewalleHead of Eklipse Management Body, Alternet's Science Policy Officer

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“Connecting knowledge and evidence from biodiversity research with policy is more important than ever in the current time of societal and environmental change. We at Eklipse make sure we use the best available methods and tools to make evidence available to those making complex decisions.”

Nils BunnefeldMember of the Methods Expert Group

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“I find Eklipse's work quintessential in times when it is becoming a matter of life or death to protect biodiversity. We need policymakers to understand this, and if Eklipse can contribute to this, it is half a victory!”

Agnes ZolyomiMember of the Knowledge Coordination Body

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“Eklipse is a robust mechanism to reach a synergy of science and policy-making. It's a reliable fusion of individual experiences and European countries' environmental policy achievements for tackling arising challenges.”

Lyudmyla ZahvoyskaMember of the Methods Expert Group

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“Eklipse offers a great opportunity to work with leading experts from across the globe. The Eklipse Working Group on Algae and Ecosystem Services crosses geographical and institutional borders to deliver the latest insights into the potential of macro-algae.”

Sander van der BurgCo-chair of the Macroalgae cultivation Expert Working Group

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“Eklipse functions in the crucial sphere between science and policy, enabling knowledge exchange about biodiversity and ecosystem services and turning it into action. It enables researchers to recognize knowledge needs outside academia and make knowledge that is already available useful.”

Viola HakkaraineMember of the Methods Expert Group

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“It was my pleasure to have contributed to Eklipse in the past two years! I have worked on capacity-building events, on the development of the European Network of Networks for Science-Policy-Society Interfaces (SPSI) on Biodiversity, and on the communication of the Project. I couldn’t be more proud of what we have achieved together! I have been part of an amazing team that helped me to learn and grow a lot. I will now move on to work on my academic field of expertise, cetacean ecology and conservation. I am sure I will continue to be part of the Eklipse community, working with and along the mechanism, as I truly believe in its potential for meaningful contribution on smart decision-making for biodiversity and ecosystem services. Thank you, Eklipse!”

Ana Mafalda CorreiaMember of the Eklipse Team

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“Eklipse supports the translation of scientific knowledge to evidence-based policy initiatives. This is of critical importance when seeking to address significant global issues such as biodiversity decline and climate change.”

Laura WendlingMember of Methods Expert Group.

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“I see Eklipse as providing a much needed international meeting space at the interface of science and policy making; helping shape knowledge exchange and providing the tools to boldly tackle key environmental and social challenges.”

Alister ScottMember of Methods Expert Group