The GBIF Virtual Data Mobilization Workshop for West Asia 2026 offers a key chance for people in the region to learn how to share biodiversity data. This free online program helps build skills in data management and publication using GBIF tools. If you work with environmental data in West Asia, this workshop can help you publish your datasets and earn a certification badge.
Workshop Overview
The GBIF Asia Regional Support Team runs this virtual workshop to meet capacity needs in West Asia. It follows the GBIF Biodiversity Data Mobilization curriculum. Participants learn project planning, data capture, management, and publication. The focus stays on GBIF’s tools and infrastructure. Those who finish the assignments get a badge that shows their new skills.
Who Is Eligible?
The workshop welcomes government and organizational representatives from these countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. No other requirements limit entry beyond representing these nations.
Selection Process
Organizers expect up to 35 spots. If more people apply, they pick based on these factors:
- Having datasets ready to publish with licenses cleared.
- Representing institutions that hold data and plan to publish it.
- Plans to run similar workshops later.
- Interest in mentoring future events (needs advanced badge).
They also aim for balance across geography and topics.
Schedule and Format
The workshop runs in English over three phases in 2026:
- May 18-22: Self-paced preparatory activities online.
- May 25, 28; June 1, 4: Live Zoom sessions from 08:00-12:00 CEST (UTC+2), plus 4 hours of self-paced work each day.
- June 8-30: Self-paced certification exercises.
All parts happen online, so join from anywhere with internet.
How to Apply
Submit your application by April 17, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. You will hear back by April 24, 2026. Apply through this Google form. For details, check the GBIF event page. Act soon to prepare your data plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the GBIF Virtual Data Mobilization Workshop for West Asia 2026?
Government and organizational representatives from Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen are eligible.
What is the application deadline for the workshop?
Submit your application by April 17, 2026, at 23:59 UTC through the Google form, and you will hear back by April 24, 2026.
What does the workshop schedule look like?
It includes self-paced prep from May 18-22, live Zoom sessions on May 25, 28 and June 1, 4 from 08:00-12:00 CEST, and certification exercises from June 8-30.
What do participants gain from completing the workshop?
You learn data management and publication skills using GBIF tools, and finishers earn a certification badge to show their skills.
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