About the Initiative
We are the portal of biodiversity.
We want to make the knowledge and technologies developed by the National Biodiversity Future Center accessible and usable to all citizens. And provide society, researchers, businesses and government with key services on the topic of biodiversity.
What is the Biodiversity Gateway
The Biodiversity Gateway is a national network and online platform that connects people with biodiversity knowledge.
With hubs in Palermo and Venice, it brings together researchers, local organisations, and protected areas across Italy.
Through the platform, anyone can explore tools, data, and services that support nature protection, sustainable choices, and shared care for our planet.
Our goals
- Telling the story of biodiversity
- Through stories, learning resources, and citizen science, we help people connect with biodiversity—making it feel real, relevant, and part of daily life.
We show why it matters, and what’s at risk if we lose it. - Humanising research
- We share the people behind the science—highlighting their stories, passions, and discoveries.
By making research more relatable, we help inspire curiosity and future generations of scientists. - Sharing knowledge, creating impact
- We turn research into something people can use—connecting science to decisions, policies, and everyday actions.
Biodiversity isn’t just a subject—it’s a resource for society, and a responsibility we all share.
- Finding solutions
- Narrating biodiversity also means supporting the transfer of scientific discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace and supporting the development of startups and companies in the biodiversity sector.
- Promoting collective responsibility
- Talking about environmental responsibility, sustainability, intergenerational equity and the countless benefits of maintaining and protecting biodiversity influences everyday choices.
The Biodiversity Gateway Network
The people, teams, and institutions behind the Gateway are the beating heart of this project.
They work together to grow the network, protect biodiversity in all its forms, and turn knowledge into impact—locally and nationally.
The evolution of the project
The digital Gateway is born—our idea of biodiversity goes live
Through this portal, we share the story of biodiversity and the research that drives it.
We offer services shaped by the NBFC’s experience and introduce the people behind the project—those working every day to protect ecosystems, species, and the balance that connects them all.
More voices, more stories—now also in English
As our services grow, so do the stories we tell.
New content is taking shape—driven by citizen science, lived experiences, and real-world collaboration. The portal now bridges local and digital spaces, connecting on-the-ground efforts with wider engagement.
And now, with content available in English, we’re opening the conversation to a global audience.
New services, tools, and formats
As our services grow, so do the ways we share them.
New content is emerging—designed to spark curiosity, support citizen science, and connect local stories to national action. The portal now works hand in hand with physical gateways, weaving together research, experience, and collaboration across the country.
