BioDiv-FAIR-Checker: Raising FAIRness of European biodiversity data through ELIXIR-aligned standards, services and training

BioDiv-FAIR-Checker extends the generic FAIR-Checker tool with biodiversity-specific FAIR metrics and automated recommendations. It will pilot biodiversity-tailored assessments using datasets from ENA, DiSSCo, eLTER and GBIF. By producing actionable feedback for data providers, repository managers and researchers, the project supports improved metadata quality, interoperability and visibility across biodiversity research domains.

Predicted outcomes:

• Biodiversity-specific FAIR assessment metrics and remediation guidance
• Pilots for genomics, specimen and ecological datasets
• Improved dataset interoperability and discoverability
• Training workshops and TeSS resources to support adoption
• Enhanced indexing in aggregators such as EOSC Search & Discovery and OpenAIRE