Launching the First Wildlife Tech Grant Supporting Biodiversity in Greece

Today marks an important milestone for conservation in Greece.

We are proud to announce that we have delivered the very first Wildlife Tech Grant to Ελληνικό Παρατηρητήριο Βιοποικιλότητας (BiodiversityGR), supporting the development of an innovative digital tool that brings biodiversity closer to everyone.

This initiative is rooted in a clear mission of the NGO: to document and monitor every species of biodiversity in Greece, strengthening protection, understanding, and long-term sustainability. Through conservation, observation, species monitoring, wildlife rescue support, and ecological awareness, this effort helps build a stronger connection between people and nature.

The funded project, the Greek Biodiversity Field Guide, is a modern web application designed to transform how biodiversity data is accessed and used. By integrating real-time data from iNaturalist, the platform allows users to explore species found in Greece with detailed ecological information, photos, distribution maps, conservation status, and seasonal patterns.

Beyond this, the platform is available in 14 languages, making biodiversity knowledge in Greece accessible to a much wider global audience and strengthening both research and public engagement.

What makes this project truly impactful is its ability to turn complex scientific data into a simple, multilingual, and interactive experience. It supports researchers, conservationists, and citizens alike, while encouraging participation in citizen science and improving overall data quality.

This grant was created to meet a critical need. As BiodiversityGR reaches its final phase, much of the original vision risked remaining incomplete. At the same time, biodiversity data in Greece continues to grow but remains scattered and underused. This tool ensures that knowledge is not lost, but instead evolves into a living, accessible system that continues to expand.

By converting species records into dynamic field guides, the platform strengthens conservation efforts, improves species identification, highlights trends, and raises awareness about conservation status through sources like the IUCN Red List. Over time, it will contribute to better datasets, earlier detection of ecological changes, and stronger protection of species and habitats.

This is more than a project delivery. It is a legacy. A free, evolving tool for Greece that empowers people with knowledge, participation, and real conservation impact.

If your group or small organisation is working on wildlife, conservation, or citizen science and needs support to build something impactful, you can now apply for the Wildlife Tech Grants.

The first grant has been delivered. This is just the beginning.