Earth Biogenome Project

About the Earth BioGenome Project (EBP) The EBP is one of the most ambitious biological initiatives ever undertaken: a global collaboration to sequence, catalog, and characterize the genomes of all known eukaryotic life on Earth. By building a comprehensive digital library of biodiversity genomes, EBP will revolutionize how we study, safeguard, and sustain life in the face of accelerating environmental change. Over the past five years, EBP has united more than 2,200 researchers from 88 countries, producing thousands of high-quality reference genomes and laying the foundation for global-scale biodiversity genomics. The recent Frontiers in Science article outlines the roadmap for Phase II, following the success of the project’s first phase. Phase II will sequence species—representing half of all known genera—within four years, prioritizing species vital to ecosystem health, food security, disease control, conservation, and those of significance to Indigenous peoples and local communities. http://bit.ly/46ko9cZ Through open data sharing and strengthened international partnerships, particularly in biodiversity-rich regions, EBP is creating the genomic foundation for conservation, innovation, and sustainable futures worldwide.