European Commission
EASIN - European Alien Species Information Network

GuardIAS Summer School 2026

Guarding Aquatic Ecosystems against Invasive Alien species using eDNA

Bodø, Norway

The GuardIAS Summer School 2026 is an intensive training programme focused on the surveillance of aquatic invasive species using environmental DNA (eDNA). The summer school combines lectures, hands-on sessions, and applied case studies to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of eDNA-based monitoring, from sampling design and laboratory workflows to bioinformatics analysis, data validation, and integration into management and policy frameworks.

More details: https://guardias.eu/welcome-to-the-guardias-summer-school-2026/