What question did this study set out to answer?

To propose a framework for developing local biodiversity research capacity in under-resourced areas.

May 9, 2026npj Biodiversity2 citationsOpen Access

Global biodiversity research requires sustained investment in local scientific infrastructure and capacities

LRLuis R. RivasUniversidad Autónoma del Beni VAViador Pinto AñezUniversidad Autónoma del Beni RPRandy L. PowellUniversidad Autónoma del Beni

Key Points

To propose a framework for developing local biodiversity research capacity in under-resourced areas.
Developed a framework comprising five structural components for biodiversity infrastructure.
Focused on enabling sustainable institutions and strengthening regional capacity.
Promoted redirecting resources toward locally grounded systems.
The framework strengthens local research capacity, enabling impactful biodiversity science.
It ensures that research efforts are sustainable and enduring worldwide.
Demonstrates a transferable approach applicable globally to enhance biodiversity research.

Abstract

Biodiversity research remains shaped by extractive models, leaving local capacity underdeveloped. We present a framework for local biodiversity infrastructure, that offers a model for under-resourced regions worldwide. Our framework includes five structural components that enable sustainable institutions. These components strengthen regional capacity and redirect resources toward sustained, nationally grounded systems. This framework provides a transferable approach for strengthening biodiversity science, ensuring research is both impactful and enduring.

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