Protecting biodiversity (in all its complexity): new models and methods
We are facing a biodiversity crisis at the same time as we are acquiring an unprecedented
view of the world's biodiversity. Vast new datasets (eg, species distributions, traits …
view of the world's biodiversity. Vast new datasets (eg, species distributions, traits …
Molecular ecology meets systematic conservation planning
Integrative and proactive conservation approaches are critical to the long-term persistence
of biodiversity. Molecular data can provide important information on evolutionary processes …
of biodiversity. Molecular data can provide important information on evolutionary processes …
[HTML][HTML] Three-quarters of insect species are insufficiently represented by protected areas
Insects dominate the biosphere, yet insect populations are plummeting worldwide. Massive
conservation efforts will be needed to reverse these declines. Protected areas (PAs) could …
conservation efforts will be needed to reverse these declines. Protected areas (PAs) could …
[HTML][HTML] The current application of ecological connectivity in the design of marine protected areas
Marine protected areas (MPAs) are an area-based conservation strategy commonly used to
safeguard marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecological connectivity governs the …
safeguard marine biodiversity and ecosystem services. Ecological connectivity governs the …
Global conservation of species' niches
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 …
survive. Ensuring that protected areas cover populations across a broad range of …
Countries' differentiated responsibilities to fulfill area-based conservation targets of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
Global conservation policies have long used area-based targets to mobilize expansion of
protected areas. Despite the uneven distribution of biodiversity, different countries often …
protected areas. Despite the uneven distribution of biodiversity, different countries often …
Systematic conservation prioritization with the prioritizr R package
Plans for expanding protected area systems (prioritizations) need to fulfill conservation
objectives. They also need to account for other factors, such as economic feasibility and …
objectives. They also need to account for other factors, such as economic feasibility and …
A blueprint for securing Brazil's marine biodiversity and supporting the achievement of global conservation goals
Aim As a step towards providing support for an ecological approach to strengthening marine
protected areas (MPAs) and meeting international commitments, this study combines …
protected areas (MPAs) and meeting international commitments, this study combines …
Towards climate-smart, three-dimensional protected areas for biodiversity conservation in the high seas
Marine species are moving rapidly in response to warming, often in different directions and
with variations dependent on location and depth. Given the current impetus to increase the …
with variations dependent on location and depth. Given the current impetus to increase the …
Co-occurrence of biodiversity, carbon storage, coastal protection, and fish and invertebrate production to inform global mangrove conservation planning
Mangrove forests support unique biodiversity and provide a suite of ecosystem services (ES)
that benefit people. Decades of continual mangrove loss and degradation have necessitated …
that benefit people. Decades of continual mangrove loss and degradation have necessitated …