Background A principal function of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) is to “perform regular and timely assessments …

The world's coral reefs are rapidly transforming, with decreasing coral cover and new
species configurations. These new Anthropocene reefs pose a challenge for conservation; …

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are increasingly being promoted as an ocean-based climate
solution. However, such claims remain controversial because of the diffuse and poorly …

This engaging analysis of the refugee crisis explores how borders are formed, policed—and
used to inflict violence on the poor.“In an era of terrorism, global inequality, and rising …

Mangrove forests store and sequester large area-specific quantities of blue carbon (Corg).
Except for tundra and peatlands, mangroves store more Corg per unit area than any other …

In line with global targets agreed under the Convention on Biological Diversity, the number
of marine protected areas (MPAs) is increasing rapidly, yet socio-economic benefits …

Ongoing declines in the structure and function of the world's coral reefs, require novel
approaches to sustain these ecosystems and the millions of people who depend on them. A …

Marine reserves, areas closed to all forms of fishing, continue to be advocated and
implemented to supplement fisheries and conserve populations [1–4]. However, although …

A leading strategy in international efforts to reverse ongoing losses in biodiversity is the use
of protected areas. We use a broad range of data and a review of the literature to show that …

Esta obra evalúa la degradación del medio ambiente, el crecimiento rápido de la población
mundial y una pobreza extrema que amenazan la paz y la properidad mundiales, y …