National research programme Dynamics of terrestrial biodiversity (PEPR Dynabiod)

Illuminating terrestrial biodiversity dynamics to improve conservation.

The accelerated decline of species threatens the balance of ecosystems. However, plants and invertebrates, the invisible pillars of biodiversity, receive little attention and the dynamics of their diversity remain poorly understood because they have been little studied. The Dynabiod research programme aims to fill this gap by mobilising the latest innovations to better understand the temporal and spatial trends of these living groups and provide decision-makers with the tools they need. The objective is to predict their response to human pressures and optimise their conservation in the face of future changes.

To meet this challenge, the programme draws on a variety of disciplines: ecology, genetics, environmental sciences and artificial intelligence. Natural history collections, some of which are centuries old, are used alongside participatory science and the most advanced technologies (environmental DNA, remote sensing, camera traps, acoustic sensors). The aim is to reconstruct long time series, identify threatened species and understand the links between biodiversity
dynamics and human pressures in a variety of environments, from urban areas to natural spaces.

This research has many applications: guiding conservation policies, meeting the objectives of the National Biodiversity Strategy, targeted landscape restoration, and adapting practices to reduce negative impacts. By providing predictive scenarios and concrete tools, Dynabiod aims to enable society to take effective action for a future where nature and human activities coexist harmoniously.