On 13 October, B-Cubed partner Dr. Sandra MacFadyen from Stellenbosch University led a colloquium on Turning Data into Decisions by Bridging Mathematics, Ecology, and Policy.  

The event brought B-Cubed, E5-WP1, and BioMath to demonstrate the power of linking mathematics, ecology, and policy to better understand and manage biodiversity change. It introduced the vision to deliver transparent workflows and open-source software for broad application, including regionally tailored biodiversity monitoring strategies. 

Some of the methodological advances from B-Cubed were presented, including new R packages for compositional dissimilarity and invasibility analyses. These tools demonstrate how open and collaborative science can support biodiversity monitoring and inform conservation actions. 

You can watch the recording on YouTube and on B-Cubed’s Videos page.