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Celebrating European Day of Parks with our new cartoon greeting card — a reminder that healthy ecosystems depend on strong connections across landscapes and communities. Let us work together to protect and restore these vital links for future generations. Download cartoon

Biodiversity supports all life on Earth, but it is being lost quickly across the world. The International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) 2026, with the theme “Acting locally for global impact,” encourages everyone to take action to stop this loss. Protecting biodiversity starts with small actions close to home, which can make a big difference around the world. Download cartoon

Every bird counts—and every observation matters. By tracking migratory birds and contributing to data collection, we help better understand genetic diversity and strengthen conservation efforts. Join the journey of discovery and be part of protecting species for the future. Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day 2026 with us! Download cartoon

Protecting genetic diversity is protecting the future of our planet. Through GENOA, we turn knowledge into action—because our power is cooperation, and our planet is our shared responsibility. Happy Earth Day! WG5 created yet another great stand-alone cartoon greeting card to celebrate this day. Feel free to download it below and use it to remind other colleagues, stakeholders and the general public of the importance of safeguarding genetic diversity. Our power, our Planet!!! All the best from GENOA's comms team Download cartoon

On the International Day of Forests, COST Action GENOA celebrates the vital role that forests play in sustaining biodiversity, supporting ecosystem services, and strengthening the resilience of our planet. Our work in genetic monitoring and nature‑based solutions is deeply connected to the health and future of forest ecosystems. On this day, we reaffirm our commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering collaboration, and promoting the use of genetic indicators to ensure that forests—and the biodiversity they harbor—continue to thrive for generations to come. We extend our appreciation to all partners, researchers, and practitioners working to protect and understand our forests. Together,

World Wetlands Day reminds us of the essential role wetlands play in sustaining life and supporting genetic diversity. To mark the day, the GENOA COST Action WG5 team prepared a fun stand-alone cartoon highlighting why these ecosystems matter. Created by our incredibly talented Adi Habul, we hope it inspires curiosity and action! Download cartoon

Presenting to you our new GENOA heroes: Gene, the practitioner, and dr. Fin, a researcher! Dive deep with them into the concept of genetic indicators and their role in biodiversity monitoring! In our latest comic, we explore how genetic diversity helps marine life (and life in general!) stay strong, healthy, and ready for anything. With charming sea creatures and a splash of humor, you'll learn why tracking genes is key to protecting biodiversity. Read the comic online download the comic