The Biodiversity Gateway

Italy’s first biodiversity portal

Where scientific research meets business, government, environmental protection, and the public

Research and innovation serving society

The Biodiversity Gateway is the digital expression of the Biodiversity Science Gateway (BSG)—a major infrastructure developed by the National Biodiversity Future Center (NBFC) to connect biodiversity research with society.
It acts as a public-facing portal, turning scientific results and innovation into tangible value for citizens, institutions, and changemakers.

The robin: small guardian of the forest, symbol of curiosity and vitalityJeff Huth – iStock – Standard license

A bridge between scientific research and society

Making the knowledge and technologies developed by the National Biodiversity Future Center accessible to everyone—citizens, researchers, businesses, and institutions—through services built to connect, inform, and empower

Biodiversity at your fingertips

The Biodiversity Gateway makes information on species, habitats, ecosystems, threats, and solutions accessible and easy to understand—for everyone. Clear, open, and always up to date.

A space for participation

The Gateway brings together civil society, researchers, businesses, and government. It’s a place to share knowledge, spark collaboration, and take part in public conversations about biodiversity.

Knowledge that connects

Through stories, videos, infographics, and resources, the Gateway spreads a culture of nature. It encourages protection, raises awareness, and fosters a shared sense of belonging and purpose.

Innovation for sustainability

The Gateway helps make sustainable development real. By sharing data and insights, it supports the creation of smart, forward-looking projects for a better future—for people and for the planet.

The gateway to biodiversity services

The Biodiversity Gateway connects civil society, researchers, businesses, and institutions to essential services for understanding and protecting biodiversity

Accessible information and data: Explore biodiversity through clear, accessible content—covering species, habitats, ecosystems, threats, and the solutions that protect them.
Data and monitoring tools: Find practical resources to support conservation: species databases, habitat maps, monitoring systems, and planning guidelines, all in one place.
Support for public authorities: Access research-based guidance for land management and policy-making. Designed for institutions and local governments working to protect biodiversity.

Tiny guardians of the undergrowth: mushrooms among the moss, silent witnesses to the life cycleRae Galatas – Unsplash

Technology and innovation: Drives innovation in biodiversity by supporting startups, bridging research and business, and fostering sustainable technologies ready for real-world application.
Citizen science: Engages citizens directly in biodiversity research and protection—through data collection, species monitoring, and habitat mapping—making science a shared endeavor.
Training for protection: Offers hands-on training to students, researchers, and professionals, sharing the skills and knowledge needed to safeguard our natural heritage.