Abstract Despite islands contributing only 6.7% of land surface area, they harbor~ 20% of
the Earth's biodiversity, but unfortunately also~ 50% of the threatened species and 75% of …

Biodiversity on marine islands is characterized by unique biogeographic, phylogenetic and
functional characteristics. Islands hold a disproportionate amount of the world's biodiversity …

The redistribution of alien species across the globe accelerated with the start of European
colonialism. European powers were responsible for the deliberate and accidental …

Islands are among the last regions on Earth settled and transformed by human activities,
and they provide replicated model systems for analysis of how people affect ecological …

The latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG) dominates global patterns of diversity,, but the factors
that underlie the LDG remain elusive. Here we use a unique global dataset to show that …

Biological invasions are a growing challenge in a highly interconnected and globalized
world, leading to the loss of native biodiversity. Indigenous peoples' lands (IPLs) play a vital …

Questions Invasive species establish either by possessing traits, or trait trade‐offs similar to
native species, suggesting pre‐adaptation to local conditions; or by having a different suite …

Humans cultivate thousands of economic plants (ie plants with economic value) outside their
native ranges. To analyze how this contributes to naturalization success, we combine global …

Island biogeography is the study of the spatio‐temporal distribution of species, communities,
assemblages or ecosystems on islands and other isolated habitats. Island diversity is …

The year 2020 and the next few years are critical for the development of the global
biodiversity policy agenda until the mid-21st century, with countries agreeing to a Post-2020 …