Luis R. Rivas, Viador Pinto Añez, Randy L. Powell, Cord B. Eversole
Biodiversity research remains shaped by extractive models, leaving local capacity underdeveloped. We present a framework for local biodiversity infrastructure, that offers a model for under-resourced regions worldwide. Our framework includes five structural components that enable sustainable institutions. These components strengthen regional capacity and redirect resources toward sustained, nationally grounded systems. This framework provides a transferable approach for strengthening biodiversity science, ensuring research is both impactful and enduring.