We present an overview of the global spatiotemporal distribution of avian biodiversity,
changes in our knowledge of that biodiversity, and the extent to which it is imperilled. Birds …

Humanity will soon define a new era for nature—one that seeks to transform decades of
underwhelming responses to the global biodiversity crisis. Area-based conservation efforts …

Global support is growing for the 30× 30 movement—a goal to conserve 30% of the planet
by 2030. In May, the G7 group of wealthy nations endorsed the commitment to this target that …

Ecologists and conservationists increasingly acknowledge that traditional ecological
knowledge (TEK) is vital for a better understanding and conservation of biodiversity; for …

Environmental change is rapidly accelerating, and many species will need to adapt to
survive. Ensuring that protected areas cover populations across a broad range of …

Ambitious conservation efforts are needed to stop the global biodiversity crisis. In this study,
we estimate the minimum land area to secure important biodiversity areas, ecologically …

Abstract In 2010, the Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Strategic Plan for
Biodiversity 2011–2020. As international attention turns to the development of the post-2020 …

Biodiversity is vital for the stability of the planet; its ecosystem services provide essential
elements for our survival and well-being. This review analyzes the national biodiversity …

In 2010, the introduction of other effective area‐based conservation measures (OECMs) into
international policy caused a paradigm shift in area‐based conservation, which included …

Protected areas are central in strategies to conserve biodiversity. Effective area-based
conservation relies on biodiversity data, but the current biodiversity knowledge base is …