"Currently, we have about 1.8 million data points on the distribution of various dragonfly species in Germany. However, these are scattered across different institutions and federal states. We're hoping for a platform where others can also work and learn from them."

"Our passion lies in maps and geovisualizations. In NFDI4Biodiversity, we're working on visualization approaches that make it easier to understand complex data – to support their interpretation by experts and communication with the public. Our goal is to make the vast data treasure of NFDI4Biodiversity partners comprehensible."

"We're examining the genetic diversity of cultivated and wild plants, as well as the processes that led to their development, using over 150,000 seed samples from around 800 genera. We aim to contribute this knowledge because research relies on this diversity of data to address challenges such as climate change."

"The loss of biodiversity isn't confined to tropical rainforests; it affects us here too. Our data on more than 8,000 animal and plant species can help trace this trend. Therefore, we want to contribute to making access to them easier – and perhaps pave the way for other national park administrations."

"Our motivation is to collect, consolidate, analyze, and interpret biodiversity-relevant data across Europe in connection with their drivers. We need this data to better understand the consequences of human actions on the environment and to develop options for societal decision-making processes."

"With over 1,000 species in Germany alone, spiders are a fascinating group of animals found in almost all habitats. This makes them ideal for conservation and research inquiries. Therefore, we are working towards a permanent solution for data management by professional societies – ensuring our data is available and can be utilized."

"As a specialized society for fishes since 1995, we have extensive data on the distribution of marine and freshwater fishes. We want to share this knowledge, irrespective of administrative borders and fishing interests. It should be accessible to those advocating for biodiversity conservation – and thereby, for fish fauna."

"The Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, as a globally operating, interdisciplinary research museum, explores the origin of the Earth and life through more than 30 million collection objects – in active dialogue with society! For the development of the NFDI, we contribute knowledge, expertise, and our networks across various specialist groups."

"How does human activity impact natural areas, such as through new settlement areas? Where are the soils sealed – and since when? Knowing how land use and land cover are represented and changing in Germany is a crucial foundation for biodiversity research. We aim to contribute this data through the integration of our IÖR-Monitor."