The National Museum of Natural History and the CNRS officially launched Dynabiod on Monday, an ambitious research program dedicated to studying biodiversity in the face of human activities and environmental changes. With a budget of €45 million over eight years, this project is part of the France 2030 plan and aims to better understand the evolution of species that form the foundation of ecosystems.
The researchers will focus particularly on plants and invertebrates, organisms essential to the functioning of life but still insufficiently studied. The goal is to develop a true "composite portrait" of the species through the combination of genetic data, high-definition images, sound recordings, and precise maps of their geographic distribution.
Technological monitoring of biodiversity
The program also includes the implementation of innovative monitoring systems based on automatic cameras, acoustic sensors, and drones deployed in various environments, including urban, agricultural, mountainous, and protected natural areas. These tools will allow for real-time monitoring of changes in animal and plant populations.
To carry out this project, scientists will be able to draw on the approximately 70 million specimens preserved in the collections of the National Museum of Natural History. According to those in charge of the program, this initiative should contribute to improving conservation strategies and preserving the services provided by biodiversity. "Biodiversity is our life insurance," reminded Alain Schuhl, Deputy Director General for Science at the CNRS, emphasizing that its erosion now represents a major challenge in environmental, health, economic, and geopolitical terms.
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