GBIF Node

A GBIF Node is a regional organization that manages and shares biodiversity data within a specific geographic area or country. It acts as a bridge between local data collectors—like research institutions and museums—and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), which is an international network. By coordinating data collection, helping with standardization, and promoting data sharing, a GBIF Node ensures that information about plant, animal, and other organisms is accessible worldwide, supporting conservation, research, and environmental decision-making. Essentially, it helps organize and distribute biodiversity data on a national or regional level for global use.