Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention at the European Conference for Biodiversity Monitoring ​

The Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention actively contributed to the European Conference for Biodiversity Monitoring (BioMonWeek 2026), held in France. The conference is a major European platform that brings together experts from science, policy, and business to strengthen biodiversity monitoring, foster transnational cooperation, and promote coordinated action across sectors and scales.

As the inaugural edition of a planned biannual event, BioMonWeek aims to build a shared understanding and culture of biodiversity monitoring in Europe while supporting knowledge exchange and tangible action to address the global biodiversity crisis.

The Secretariat was invited to contribute to two key sessions. During the keynote and panel discussion entitled “From Local to European: Harmonising Biodiversity Monitoring at Different Scales”, the Secretariat presented regional approaches developed under the Carpathian Convention, with a particular focus on large carnivore conservation.

In addition, the Secretariat delivered a presentation in a policy session on the Carpathian Biodiversity Framework, highlighting how the Global Biodiversity Framework is translated into a regional context. This demonstrated the important role of regional cooperation in bridging global commitments and practical implementation on the ground.

Participation in the conference provided a valuable opportunity to exchange expertise, strengthen partnerships, and position the Carpathian Convention within the broader European biodiversity monitoring community.

Overall, the Carpathian Convention received strong visibility and recognition, particularly for its work on the Carpathian Biodiversity Framework.