Name
Mapping Knowledge: Integrating Biodiversity Data with Geospatial
Date & Time
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Description

Throughout history, humans have come together to share ideas, weaving complex narratives that interconnect an infinite number of details, be it people, places, time etc. However, as our world becomes increasingly digital, these hubs for knowledge-sharing have diminished, this is a result of the way we structure and isolate data. Our work on the Canada BioGenome Project (CBP) explores how knowledge graphs can reconnect complex digital narratives by integrating, rather than siloing, knowledge. Our work looks at how a knowledge graph powered by a flexible ontology can make biodiversity data more interconnected and accessible. This system allows researchers to link biodiversity loss to specific locations, connect these findings to ongoing research, and bridge disciplines that traditionally remain separate. Unlike conventional databases, our approach dynamically integrates spatial, temporal, and relational data, providing a more holistic understanding of ecological challenges. We are building our knowledge graph by ingesting academic journals as well as community-based monitoring reports from indigenous communities across Canada. This allows for our knowledge graph to provide for a diverse set of stakeholders while also making it more effecting in reaching a wide range of users. We see this tool being used to further inform geomatics by connecting data together. This in turn will help everyone more informed about the world around them. This integration of knowledge is a huge leap forward in knowledge mobilization and will only help to strengthen our bond with one another. By leveraging semantic technologies and structured relationships, this knowledge graph presents a new paradigm for interdisciplinary research, where insights are not just stored but actively linked, shared, and expanded upon. This could revolutionize how we approach biodiversity conservation, making data not only accessible but also actionable.

Location Name
Canal (CB) 3400
Session Type
Oral Presentation
Abstract ID
356
Speaker Name
Mako
Speaker Organization
Carleton University
Session Name
CS134-A Indigenous and Historical Cartography and Geomatics