BION, the Biodiversitätsnetzwerk Bonn / Rhein-Sieg, is committed to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, which is crucial for the survival and advancement of humanity. With an exceptional concentration of local, regional, national, and international stakeholders in the field of biodiversity research and conservation, Bonn and its surrounding areas serve as a hub for institutions with unique profiles and expertise across the entire spectrum of biodiversity. BION aims to bring these institutions together, creating an information and research hub dedicated to biodiversity.

As a non-profit organization, BION promotes science, research, education, nature conservation, landscape preservation, and environmental protection. Their tasks include conducting public outreach and environmental education projects, researching the state of biological diversity, promoting biodiversity, organizing scientific and popular science events, and facilitating networking and information exchange among relevant institutions. BION also serves as a valuable resource, offering services as an information hub and science-policy interface, connecting experts and participating in international processes such as IPBES.

Members of BION include international organizations, relevant university institutes, federal ministries, and various other important actors in the field. With its multidisciplinary approach and targeted networking efforts, BION strives to optimize the interaction between society, science, and policy at the local, regional, national, and global levels. Stay updated with their latest news and events on their website