{"id":694528,"date":"2025-09-02T09:34:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:34:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/?p=694528"},"modified":"2026-01-22T07:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T07:43:23","slug":"defra-and-capgemini-collaboration-for-bioblitz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/insights\/expert-perspectives\/defra-and-capgemini-collaboration-for-bioblitz\/","title":{"rendered":"Advancing Biodiversity: A Digital BioBlitz from the Capgemini Defra Client Account"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<header class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-hero-blogs header-hero-blogs\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"hero-blogs\"><div class=\"hero-blogs-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12\"><div class=\"header-title\"><h1>Advancing Biodiversity: A Digital BioBlitz from the Capgemini Defra Client Account<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"hero-blogs-bottom\"><div class=\"header-author\"><div class=\"author-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/capgemini2020\/assets\/images\/cg-logo.png?w=200&amp;quality=10\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div><div class=\"author-name-date\"><h5 class=\"author-name\">Capgemini<\/h5><h5 class=\"blog-date\">Sep 2, 2025<\/h5><\/div><\/div><div class=\"brand-image\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-cg-blocks-group undefined section section--article-content\"><div class=\"article-main-content\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-12 col-md-1\"><nav class=\"article-social\"><ul class=\"social-nav\"><li class=\"ip-order-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/?p=694528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-fb\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"ip-order-li\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/?p=694528\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"opens in a new window\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-li\"><\/i><span class=\"sr-only\">Linkedin<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"col-12 col-md-11 col-lg-10\"><div class=\"article-text article-quote-text\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-early-july-2025-the-capgemini-defra-client-account-hosted-a-unique-environmental-volunteering-event-in-an-urban-green-space-in-london-the-initiative-a-bioblitz-day-brought-together-nature-technology-and-community-engagement-to-support-biodiversity-and-pollinator-health\">In early July 2025, the Capgemini Defra Client Account hosted a unique environmental volunteering event in an urban green space in London. The initiative, a BioBlitz Day, brought together nature, technology, and community engagement to support biodiversity and pollinator health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed to align with the Account\u2019s sustainability goals and broader environmental commitments, the event offered participants a hands-on opportunity to contribute to ecological data collection whilst also offering participants the restorative benefits of time in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-partnering-with-pollenize-cic\">PARTNERING WITH POLLENIZE CIC\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The event was delivered in collaboration with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pollenize.org.uk\/biodiversity-programme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pollenize CIC<\/a>, a community interest company dedicated to pollinator conservation. Capgemini\u2019s partnership with Pollenize began in 2022 through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/news\/inside-stories\/bee-positive\/\">Tech4Positive Futures initiative<\/a>, which led to the development of a digital rewilding tool. Our collaboration continued with the creation of <a href=\"https:\/\/capgemini.sharepoint.com\/sites\/Group-Hub\/SitePages\/Published\/Bee-lieve-in-AI--Defense-against-the-Asian-hornets.aspx?web=1%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NestSweeper<\/a>, an AI-driven mobile app, designed to combat the threat of Asian hornets. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given this strong foundation and shared commitment to environmental innovation, partnering with Pollenize by supporting a BioBlitz Day was a natural next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delivering-the-bioblitz-experience\">DELIVERING THE BIOBLITZ EXPERIENCE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"200\" width=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Pollenize_Capgemini_SianHerbert_Jul25-5623-1.jpg?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-695173\" style=\"width:395px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Pollenize_Capgemini_SianHerbert_Jul25-5623-1.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Pollenize_Capgemini_SianHerbert_Jul25-5623-1.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Pollenize_Capgemini_SianHerbert_Jul25-5623-1.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Pollenize_Capgemini_SianHerbert_Jul25-5623-1.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Pollenize_Capgemini_SianHerbert_Jul25-5623-1.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.capgemini.com\/gb-en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/08\/Pollenize_Capgemini_SianHerbert_Jul25-5623-1.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A BioBlitz is a structured biodiversity survey designed to encourage citizen involvement in helping to generate ecological data. The day began with a welcome and introduction session, to explain the purpose of survey, provide some basic tools, give guidance on how to best make insect and plant observations and an overview of the iNaturalist Classic app, which was used to record those observations.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants then explored the site, photographing and logging sightings of insects, plants and flowers using the app. These observations are then uploaded to the global iNaturalist platform (via the app), where they can be reviewed by a community of nature enthusiasts and scientists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-cg-core-paragraph\"><em>\u201cIt was fantastic to see colleagues from Capgemini and Defra come together through a shared commitment to social value whilst using technology in a meaningful way to support environmental goals. A great example of purpose driven teamwork at its best.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Rosanna Boxall, Defra Client Account, Sustainability Community Lead, Capgemini<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-success-story\">SUCCESS STORY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While it is possible to run a basic BioBlitz event independently \u2013 simply by using the iNaturalist app to log observations \u2013 the experience delivered by Pollenize goes much further. What distinguishes their approach is the post-event analysis. Using Floradex, their bespoke biodiversity tool, the validated data is transformed into a tailored report identifying ecological gaps and recommending future planting strategies to support pollinators and improve ecosystem health. By managing logistics, applying scientific expertise, and leveraging digital tools, a simple survey is transformed into a powerful instrument for environmental actions. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To further extend the experience of the day, all volunteers received QR-coded wildflower seed packets \u2013 developed through the aforementioned Tech4Positive Futures initiative \u2013 allowing them to contribute to the rewilding project by creating pollinator-friendly habitats at home, reinforcing the concept that sustainability starts with small, local actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-strategic-alignment\">STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT\u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The BioBlitz aligned directly with the Defra Client Account\u2019s Sustainable Delivery Charter, a framework developed with Capgemini\u2019s UK Sustainability team and endorsed by our client. The Charter reflects a shared commitment to reducing delivery emissions and contributing to nature \u2013 two priorities central to both Capgemini and Defra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-cg-core-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;This was a great example of people and technology combining in a fun activity to deliver benefits to the local environment and we are now exploring running further events in other parts of the country.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Tony Richardson, Portfolio Manager &amp; Client Sustainability Lead, Defra Client Account, Capgemini<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-impact\">IMPACT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The BioBlitz Day delivered measurable ecological and clear organisational value. Over the course of just one hour, participants recorded 457 new observations and identified 183 species \u2013 an impressive increase compared to the 118 observations and 85 species recorded in the same area between January 2018 and June 2025. This surge in data highlights the power of structured, volunteer-led action in generating valuable insights for biodiversity monitoring. The event brought together individuals from across the Defra Client Account, Defra and Capgemini, united by a shared commitment to environmental stewardship. It also demonstrated how well-designed initiatives can align grassroots engagement with strategic sustainability goals, while offering additional benefit such as improved wellbeing through time spent outdoors and connecting with nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-next\">WHAT\u2019S NEXT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey continues in October 2025 with a Meadow Creation Day, where the team will return to the site to plant wildflower seeds based on insights from the BioBlitz. A second mini-BioBlitz will be carried out to increase biodiversity knowledge of the area and help track any changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-cg-core-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI&#8217;m really pleased we could contribute to nature through the efforts of our sustainability team volunteers, have fun in the urban outdoors and further our support for Pollenize &#8211; I&#8217;m off to plant my wildflowers!\u200b\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<cite>Simon Weeks, Client Engagement Director for Defra Programmes &amp; Projects, Capgemini<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In early July 2025, the Capgemini Defra Client Account hosted a unique environmental volunteering event in an urban green space in London. 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