This study marks one of the pioneering efforts to compile comprehensive information on
Ramsar sites globally. It delves into the significance of wetlands and the designation of …

Iran is a country characterized by high biodiversity and complex biogeographic patterns. Its
diverse landscape and steep climatic gradients have resulted in significant faunal diversity …

Research on animal ethics in tourism has gained traction but posthumanist approaches to
wildlife (eco) tourism remain sparse. There has never been a more urgent need to redress …

Protected areas (PAs) are the critical societal tool to preserve biodiversity and ecosystem
services (ESs), but human disturbances frequently threaten them. Here, we used multiple …

Previous studies have recognized the importance of social dimensions of ecosystem
services and their incorporation into planning processes. However, understanding how …

Human activities have dramatically changed ecosystems. As an irreplaceable ecological
barrier in western China, the Qilian Mountains (QLM) provide various ecosystem services for …

As the 'third pole'of the world, the Qinghai‐Tibetan Plateau (QTP) is extremely ecologically
sensitive and fragile, while also facing increasing levels of human activity, especially …

In line with global conservation targets, Iran aims to increase its protected area coverage
from c. 11% to 20%. We explored an area-efficient and balanced set of criteria to find areas …

Amidst the era of rapid decline in insect diversity, the role of protected areas (PAs) in
conserving current insect diversity is more significant than ever. Previous studies indicate …

This study investigates the temporal and spatial distribution of species richness in the
Turkish portions of the Euphrates and Tigris catchments in Mesopotamia, aiming to identify …