APBON Meeting at ACB Presentations on Current Biodiversity Observations in the Asia Pacific Region National Museum of Nature and Science Tsuyoshi Hosoya

APBON Meeting at ACB Presentations on Current Biodiversity Observations in the Asia Pacific Region National Museum of Nature and Science Tsuyoshi Hosoya National Museum of Nature and Science 2013.11.26.

Major functions Research, Education, Collection building Five Departments Dept. of Botany Dept. of Zoology Dept. of Geology Dept. of Anthropology Dept. of Science & Technology Two Institutes for Nature Research Tsukuba Botanical Garden Institute for Nature Study (Meguro, Tokyo) Total numbers of specimens disclosed: 1.18Mil. (incl. 0.32 Mil. Obs. Data for seasonal changes) Mainly specimen data, not observation data. National Museum of Nature and Science

Specimens Herbairum Specimens Isolates Collecting Processing (format, database) Isolation, Cultivation Research/ExploitationMaintainance/Preservation Acception Other collections Personal, Abandoned Field origin process product exploitation Outlines of our collecting activity Inventory Taxonomic research Exhibition Education External Culture collection JCM, NITE, etc. DNA Specimens

Extracted DNA specimens Tissues for DNA extraction Stored cultures (10% Gylcerol)

Global Biodiversity Information Facility Vision: A world in which biodiversity information is freely and universally available for science, society, and a sustainable future. Mission: To be the foremost global resource for biodiversity information, and engender smart- solutions for environmental and human well-being. An international organization that focuses on making biodiversity data available though the Internet. Membership: countries, international organization. Membership fee: charged for voting members. Regions>Nodes

14th Data providers based in regions Data Records Breakdown by GBIF Participant More data from Asia expected

Data publication flow Univ. Tokyo Univ. Tokyo National Institute of Genetics National Museum of Nature & Science GBIFGBIF GBIFGBIF 56 Institutions: Natural History Museums and Universities. Documents Research Projects Japanese version English version S-Net (for domestic use) S-Net (for domestic use)

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http://science-net.kahaku.go.jp

Data published from Japan 4.27 mil.

Format of the specimens Packets (P)Pressed (R) Larger Containers(C) Boxes (B)

Translation of important documents provided by GBIF All available in Japanese as starter kit through the website MOUStrategic PlanNewsletter

8 paged brochure in Japanese also available in PDF Why biodiversity information important What are the data provided from GBIF Regionalized activity of GBIF JBIF: how does it operate Networking in Japan Major function of the websites 1 topic/page; Key messages summarized at the bottom of each page. Boxes for specific topics.

English/Japanese Events, News & Topic, Blogs GBIF Japan Node Portal Site www.gbif.jp/v2/en/

1)Outsourced to professional homepage designers. 2)Simple visual structure for easier understanding for the activities. 3)To attract attention, beautiful photos related to biodiversity are included. 4)Brochure available from the portal site. 5)Linked to registered members of S-Net. 6)English version available Renewal of Homepage

English available Biodiversity related photos 1 2 3 http://www.gbif.jp/v2/ Outsourced to professional homepage designers. Simple design. Directly searchable http://data.gbif.org/occurrences/search.htm Events, News & Topic, Blogs Other info, links

GBIF member Organization sites Japan Node Related Organizations Useful Websites

1 2 3 http://www.gbif.jp/v2/

1 To use GBIF data Linked to GBIF website 1 2 3

2 To publish GBIF data Those who wishes to publish data through JBIF can ask for support Compatibility test 1 2 3

Compatibility of your data file can be examined.

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4 The Role of GBIFGBIF Data PortalGBIF NewslettersRelated Articles

Closed data Scattered data Integrated data Linked data Opened data Convenience Interaction In note book, in ones own PC, etc. In a shared terminal/HDD/NAS, internet, etc. Excel, Access, Words, PDF, etc. Integrated tables, DBs, etc Linked Open Data

Strategy 1: Build network of data holders and providers in the region by sharing information on GBIF and regional nodes informatics infrastructure as well as information on existing thematic databases such as FishBase, IBIN, ILTER, species group networks. Strategy 2: Popularize the data paper incentive through development of metadata catalogues and corresponding datasets. Strategy 3: Explore (funding) options for mobilising legacy data housed in museums and herbaria and (mechanism) for repatriation of biodiversity data from Asia housed in other countries. Strategy 4: Strengthen help desk facility at regional nodes to ensure the use of DwC-A standard for generating new biodiversity data (metadata, occurrences, checklist) and to better mobilise the publishing of data through GBIF IPT platform. Asian Regional Strategy

1.Increase realization of importance of Biodiversity Information. 2.Improve function of museum and allied organization related to Biodiversity Information. 3. Appeal the importance of Biodiversity Information widely to citizens/policy makers. 4. Increase the popularity of JBIF. 5. Extend relationship with other Biodiversity Information related projects. 6. Participate in GBIF activity in Asian region in a proactive manner. National strategy of Japan Node National strategy of Japan Node (major points)

Steering Committee (16 members) Report Working Group (7 members) National Activity Authorization Communication Related organizations, ministries & agencies Node Manager Node Manager works as a point person between JBIF and GBIF. To enhance the communication, some members of Working Group are also assigned as Steering Committee members. Node Manager works as a manager of the working group.

8 paged brochure in Japanese also available in PDF Why biodiversity information important What are the data provided from GBIF Regionalized activity of GBIF JBIF: how it operates Networking in Japan Major function of the websites

Asia Region Biodiversity Conservation Monitoring Occurence Taxonomy Informatics Integration of Red List/ Invasive Alien Species List

Consolidation of activity of JBIF Change in governance MEXTMOE After COP10 (2010) Consolidation of domestic activity was required to: Seize the biodiversity information in Japan. Ensure more and stronger collaboration. Increase awareness of JBIF activity in Biodiversity Informatics. Promote data exploitation. Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Min. of Environment [Science] [Environment]

Key factor: Stable funding NBRP (National Bioresource Project) Major objectives: to collect, preserve, and provide biological resources that are essential experimental materials for life sciences research to meet the current scientific demands. Reinforcement of functions of the information center to enhance dissemination of the information. 29 resource groups 1 information center 6,300,000 accumulated resources JBIF: How it operates?

Organization

S Mission Strategy Work Program Global, Regional, and National

GBIF Strategic Plan 2012-2016 2001-2006Proving the concept 2007-2011Towards full operation 2012-2016Seizing the future Vision: A world in which biodiversity information is freely and universally available for science, society, and a sustainable future. Mission: To be the foremost global resource for biodiversity information, and engender smart- solutions for environmental and human well- being.

GBIF Stategic Plan 2012-2016 1.Advance the digital content 2.Advance the informatics infrastructure Ensure the most effective distribution, open access, discovery and use, of GBIF-mediated data. 3.Advance the engagement Ensure that GBIF benefits the widest global audience-increasing participation and partnerships, capacity and newworking. Ensure scientific fitness-for-use, impact, comprehensiveness, and access to new data domains.

1. Increase realization of importance of Biodiversity Information. (1) Enrich examples of research based on data utilization/exploitation (2) Promote mobilization of new data (incl. those from materials at hand) mobilization. (3) Assist up ranking of information technitian, researchers morals (4) Promote publication of datapapers (5) Increase numbers of publication of dataset from GBIF 2.Improve function of museum and allied organization related to Biodiversity Information. (1)Assist enlargement of network between museums, universities, and national institutes. (2)Set up opportunities to know requirement from museums and citizens. (3)Assist data publication through the museums. (4)Engagement with universities, research institutes. 3. Appeal the importance of Biodiversity Information widely to citizens/policy makers. (1) Propose engagement between related administration (2) Enrich examples on data utilization/exploitation in political decision making (3) Promote outreach about cumulating Biodiversity Information (incl. GBIF) to the society (4) Generate a mechanism that can maintain the collected data for generations 4. Increase the popularity of JBIF (1) Promote publication to increase GBIF popularity (2) Training course, workshops, and symposia 5. Extend relationship with other Biodiversity Information related projects (1) Promote activity with other Biodiversity Information related projects with common direction. 6. Participate in GBIF activity in Asian region in a proactive manner. (1) Assist development of activity of Asian Participants National strategy of Japan Node (tentative translation by Hosoya)

Asian Regional Meeting 1. 2009.9. Thailand 2. 2010.11. India 3. 2012.3. Japan Sheila Vergara (ACB)erected as an Asian representative 4. 2012.6. Taiwan Strategy composed

1Riken 2Tokyo University 1Hokkaido University 1Kyushu University 1Yokohama University 1National Museum of Nature and Science 1Biodiversity Center of Japan (MoE) 1Japan Science and Technology Agency 1Yamashina Institute for Ornithology 2National Institute of Genetics 1Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology 1National Museum of Nature and Science 1Hyogo University / Prefectural Museum 1National Institute of Genetics 2National Museum of Nature and Science 1National Institute for Agro-Environmental Science (MAFF) Steering Committee Working Group

1. Increase realization of importance of Biodiversity Information. (1) Enrich examples of research based on data utilization/exploitation (2) Promote mobilization of new data (incl. those from materials at hand) mobilization. (3) Assist up ranking of information technitian, researchers morals (4) Promote publication of datapapers (5) Increase numbers of publication of dataset from GBIF 2.Improve function of museum and allied organization related to Biodiversity Information. (1)Assist enlargement of network between museums, universities, and national institutes. (2)Set up opportunities to know requirement from museums and citizens. (3)Assist data publication through the museums. (4)Engagement with universities, research institutes. 3. Appeal the importance of Biodiversity Information widely to citizens/policy makers. (1) Propose engagement between related administration (2) Enrich examples on data utilization/exploitation in political decision making (3) Promote outreach about cumulating Biodiversity Information (incl. GBIF) to the society (4) Generate a mechanism that can maintain the collected data for generations 4. Increase the popularity of JBIF (1) Promote publication to increase GBIF popularity (2) Training course, workshops, and symposia 5. Extend relationship with other Biodiversity Information related projects (1) Promote activity with other Biodiversity Information related projects with common direction. 6. Participate in GBIF activity in Asian region in a proactive manner. (1) Assist development of activity of Asian Participants National strategy of Japan Node (tentative translation by Hosoya)

Homepage in Japan: under revision URL: http// www GBIF Japan Node Portal Site provides News on activity Search for Japanese materials. Tutorial movies on how to use GBIF site. Some outcomes from GBIF data. Statistics of GBIF. Tools to check if the given data is appropriate to GBIF registration.

Challenges (Barriers)/ Solutions Need collaboration with other biodiversity related projects (e.g. JBON, JaLTER) Need more examples of data exploration Enhance human relationship. Successful examples to be published and cumulated.

Brain storming for strategy sleeping data GBIF GBIF S-Net Localized S-Net GBIF S-Net GBIF

2 nd Asian Nodes Workshop highlights / general remarks (partially cited) 1.The region, the continent Asia is very diverse, also in the context of GBIF. This heterogeneity poses some challenges in terms of collaboration and communication. 2.Despite its potential, the representation of the region in GBIF is not very strong. Relevant causes for this is that there are only two voting members of GBIF in Asia, and there is not a single full time GBIF node manager in the continent, lack of a national mandate or budget are also common issues for GBIF nodes. 3.There was a consensus about keeping contacts and starting activities at the regional level. However how to move forward and what level of formalization is needed remain issues open for discussion. Report on Regional Workshop of the GBIF Participant Nodes in Asia

Rapid increase of participants, still increasing. Due to the limited manpower, regionalization became necessary based on collaboration within the region. Node Committee Node Committee Chair Vice 2 Regional Representatives (6) AfricaAsia Europe Lat America N America Oceania Node Steering Group NSG Regional SubCommittee NODES Regionalization Background

More data required from Asian region which embraces vast biodiversity GBIF participants Data quantitiy heat map

Breakdown of data Specimens Observation Others Annual Report 2011 Animals Plants Others Observation records of birds Numbers of records (in millions)

Distribution of Pueraria lobata Kudzu Invasive species distribution can be monitored.

Distribution of sparrow Jan July Migration path can be reveled by comparison

Biodiversity map for endemic plants Unknown hot spot may be detected.

Key Facts of GBIF 1.An international organization established by the recommendation of Mega Science Forum of OECD 2.Secretariats in Copenhagen (Copenhagen Univ.) 3.87 participants. Participated by signing on memorandum of understanding (MOU). 4.Operating on the fund provided by Voting Paricipants. 5.Current number of records :3.8Bil. (as of Dec, 2012) 6.First focusing on species and specimen data. In the future, expected to be expanded to genes and ecosystems.

Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Website (http://www.gbif.org/) GBIF Dataportal (http://data.gbif.org/)

Database Data collected in a common format To get integrated, common format is vital Darwin Core AddressNameTelephone no Jl. Raya Jakarta Bogor Km 46Pesi03-5555-4444 Jl. Tol Iskandar Depok No. 1Harini029-853-5555 Jl. Ciawi No 2Deden03-1333-8888 IslandCityDetailed 1Detailed 2Family NameFirst Name Telephone no JawaDepok Utara 330-230YaniarHarini029-853-4444 JawaBogor Selatan 8-56SumiratDeden029-980-5555

Annual Report 2011 Impact of GBIF is increasing

3F 765m 2 Dried specimens Liquid immersed Office/Labs. 3rd floor of the building

Understanding of importance of cumulated biodiversity information Expanded exploitation of cumulated data Contribution to data accumulation Increased popularity of GBIF / Naitonal Node Ideal positive spiral in development