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| Cadman, M.; Gonzalez-Talavan, A. | |
| Publishing Camera Trap Data. A Best Practice Guide | |
| 2014 Full Book | |
This guide is a product of the Indo-Norwegian project "_Capacity building for Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)_" focussed on capacity building in biodiversity informatics for enhanced decision-making, improved nature conservation and sustainable development. The pilot-project is actively supported by both the Indian and the Norwegian Governments. Capacity enhancement is an essential component of many global initiatives such as the Intergovernmental Platform for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES)1 and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). The Norwegian Government acknowledges the need for capacity enhancement and has developed and initiated several projects addressing capacity enhancement needs in partner countries. The goal of this pilot project is to enhance capacity in Biodiversity Informatics at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA). The pilot project is initiated and funded by the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign affairs2, the Norwegian Environmental Ministry3 and the Norwegian Environmental Agency4. The pilot project is also highly welcomed and explicitly supported by the Government of India. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) identified in May 2012 a great interest among Indian biodiversity stakeholders for a system that could enhance the management and usability of biodiversity-related multimedia data. This guide is a contribution to enhance the existing capacity in the capture and online publishing of a particular type of data: multimedia data captured through camera traps. By compiling the best practices on the many aspects to be considered while designing and executing projects using this data capture method, we aim to facilitate the work of project managers and participants for a more efficient project execution and the achievement of sound results. This text is based on successfully implemented global standards, best practices and the existing technical framework for data publishing developed by the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). The current version of the guide is based on thorough literature reviews and experiences from several camera-trapping projects in India, Norway and South Africa. Based on real user needs, user experiences, existing standards and technological frameworks we hope that this guide will catalyse the usage of camera-trapped biodiversity data in decision-making for a sustainable future. |
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