Round 2 surveys are now available, have your say and help prioritize our Big Biodiversity questions.
The questions have been sorted into four themes -Engage People, Reduce Threats, Enhance Resilience and Improve Knowledge – which align with Ontario’s Biodiversity Strategy, 2011. Round 2 requires participants to prioritize questions.
To complete the survey for each section, click on the theme below:
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#ffffff” parallax_mobile=”” video_bg=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vcex_spacing size=”30px”][vcex_callout button_rel=”none” button_url=”http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0014ulN7tmHGHLRKz_wMr8mEyxcUqoNOaNwRoosPABHAAxvY8zEvQe5Jy0AILkO6DldFHw-Y4xMBNuxtrPk_lmqBr7BD1CezNBLFNP1u3ALtNTMuMMblJvIcSygDDodwtESuBIJa5KrxNY4Crii19b789mvREya0KrsreTnMRyBP_kE5ERV2Q2Nm6qOlzQ5ZPrrB-cW17NShMk=” button_text=”Launch Survey” button_style=”outline” css=”.vc_custom_1430745806826{background-color: rgba(114,161,19,0.32) !important;*background-color: rgb(114,161,19) !important;}” button_color=”green” button_icon_left=”check”]Round 2 Survey – Engage People (51 questions)[/vcex_callout][vcex_callout button_rel=”none” button_url=”http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0014ulN7tmHGHLRKz_wMr8mEyxcUqoNOaNwRoosPABHAAxvY8zEvQe5Jy0AILkO6DldFHw-Y4xMBNuxtrPk_lmqBr7BD1CezNBLFNP1u3ALtNTMuMMblJvIcWZ-f-X_qJ1ZNYcQaU4gttbHJ9pLRfP-5ZRiKXzFl13WgS7LscA1NQ-w-_wWZ_lmZZzbdJ_oayd53nP0MsPh4y4=” button_text=”Launch Survey” button_style=”outline” css=”.vc_custom_1430745765709{background-color: rgba(114,161,19,0.32) !important;*background-color: rgb(114,161,19) !important;}” button_color=”green” button_icon_left=”check”]Round 2 Survey – Reduce Threats (23 questions)[/vcex_callout][vcex_callout button_rel=”none” button_url=”http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0014ulN7tmHGHLRKz_wMr8mEyxcUqoNOaNwRoosPABHAAxvY8zEvQe5Jy0AILkO6DldFHw-Y4xMBNuxtrPk_lmqBr7BD1CezNBLFNP1u3ALtNTMuMMblJvIcQQ7LpKZMvbxqkU4OKviWgoxyhAXp9A7aP0PPbl0JMdWFDgPvhz_HCVNgE01Xo79ZddPYXH_c6y2rpPfeDvUAfo=” button_text=”Launch Survey” button_style=”outline” css=”.vc_custom_1430745875271{background-color: rgba(114,161,19,0.32) !important;*background-color: rgb(114,161,19) !important;}” button_color=”green” button_icon_left=”check” button_target=”blank”]Round 2 Survey – Enhance Resilience (33 questions)[/vcex_callout][vcex_callout button_rel=”none” button_url=”http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=0014ulN7tmHGHLRKz_wMr8mEyxcUqoNOaNwRoosPABHAAxvY8zEvQe5Jy0AILkO6DldFHw-Y4xMBNuxtrPk_lmqBr7BD1CezNBLFNP1u3ALtNTMuMMblJvIccsM3ZD33sigTgketF1LWSJ4_AHIIrZEgmJl3X0ia7UL5m90YRx_GkzdDix3rL-kIPV5TlerS13dR_9B065LpSk=” button_text=”Launch Survey” button_style=”outline” css=”.vc_custom_1430745930046{background-color: rgba(114,161,19,0.32) !important;*background-color: rgb(114,161,19) !important;}” button_color=”green” button_icon_left=”check” button_target=”blank”]Round 2 Survey – Improve Knowledge (38 questions)[/vcex_callout][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#ffffff” parallax_mobile=”” video_bg=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vcex_callout button_rel=”none” button_url=”http://bbq.ontariobiodiversitycouncil.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/BigBioQuestions-RoundOne.pdf” button_text=”Click to Download ” button_style=”outline” css=”.vc_custom_1430746428957{background-color: #dd3333 !important;}” button_color=”white” button_icon_left=”download”]The round one questions are available for download[/vcex_callout][vcex_spacing size=”30px”][vc_tabs interval=”0″ style=”default”][vc_tab title=”Awareness Phase” tab_id=”1427042566-1-86″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1427140528059{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]OverviewThe awareness phase is focused on getting the word out about this project. It is important to include as many people, organizations and ideas as possible.
How to participate
- Ensure we have your name and email on our mailing list
- Connect with us: twitter (@BigBioQs) and Facebook (Ontario Biodiversity Summit)
- Discuss our project with colleagues
- Forward our emails, surveys and this webpage to colleagues
Timing
Ongoing – starting now[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”eDelphi – Round One” tab_id=”1427042566-2-92″][vc_column_text]Overview
The first round of the eDelphi will utilize an online survey to gather information about important biodiversity questions from a wide range of individuals involved in biodiversity conservation in Ontario. This may include biodiversity conservation practitioners, policy-makers, academics, etc.
How to participate
- Fill out the survey (via email or this website)
- Encourage colleagues to complete survey
Timing
March 25th – April 8th[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”eDelphi – Round Two” tab_id=”1427043703985-2-2″][vc_column_text]Overview
The second round of the eDelphi will utilize the questions gathered in the first round of responses and may ask for clarification, level of agreement or request that respondents rank or prioritize items that were submitted in the previous round.
How to participate
- Fill out the secondary survey (via email or this website)
- Encourage colleagues to complete survey
Timing
April 29th – May 15th[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”BBSQ Think Tank” tab_id=”1427043756443-3-3″][vc_column_text]Overview
The third and final round of the eDelphi will take place at the Ontario Biodiversity Summit in Niagara Falls. Facilitators will utilize a ‘think tank’ format and employ a consensus based approach to confirm and prioritize the list of questions.
How to participate
- Register for the Summit
- Enrol in the BBSQ session
Timing
May 21st, 2015 at the Ontario Biodiversity Summit[/vc_column_text][/vc_tab][vc_tab title=”Report” tab_id=”1427043786250-4-9″][vc_column_text]Overview
The result of the BBQ project will be a report that will provide a generalized summary of the methodology and publish a list of the most important and impactful biodiversity questions.
How to participate
- Use the report to inform funding, education and research
- Share and discuss the report with colleagues
Timing
Week of July 15th
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The following questions have been provided as examples of the types of questions we are hoping to receive.
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