Best Practice: Publishing EIA-Related Primary Biodiversity Data
GBIF-IAIA Best Practice Guide; August 2011
“Best Practice: Publishing Biodiversity Data” provides best practices for publishing primary biodiversity data collected during Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). It highlights the importance of making biodiversity data accessible, standardized, and usable for future research, environmental planning, and decision making. The guide introduces tools and protocols from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) that help EIA practitioners capture, manage, and share biodiversity data online. By following these guidelines, data becomes more transparent, verifiable, and useful for improving the quality of EIAs and ensuring informed, sustainable development decisions.
About Best Practice Principles Series
IAIA’s International Best Practice Principles series covers a variety of impact assessment topical areas, sharing best practices for practitioners.
