Call to Promote the Mobilization and Use of Biodiversity Data in Asia 197SHARES The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) invites the submission of concept notes for projects that enhance knowledge of Asian biodiversity through access to data from biological collections and monitoring programmes in the region. The call is issued under the sixth phase of the Biodiversity Information Fund for Asia (BIFA) programme, funded by the Ministry of the Environment, Government of Japan. It aims to address key challenges and priorities identified in connection with the mobilization and use of biodiversity data in the region. Objectives Strengthen the capacity of institutions in the target countries to manage and mobilize biodiversity data.