Tag: Biodiversity
Swedish municipalities show interest in biodiversity but face constraints
National survey reveals Swedish municipalities prioritise biodiversity but face organisational constraints, funding gaps, and conflicting agendas that fragment implementation efforts.
Plant diversity and threatened species documented in Pemba forest reserve
A 2024 survey of Tanzania’s largest forest reserve on Pemba Island identified likely new plant species and threatened fauna while development threatens the most biodiverse zone.
Hierarchical eco-zonation was strongest at coarse scales in Uganda
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in EcologyMachine-learning framework using global datasets creates hierarchical eco-zone maps for data-scarce Afrotropical regions, demonstrating open-source approaches for ecological stratification and.
Climate governance strengthens biodiversity disclosure in European firms
Study examines how climate governance quality strengthens the relationship between environmental performance and biodiversity disclosure in European firms, revealing governance as key to.
Wildlife crossing sites can be ranked across road networks
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in EcologyMulti-species framework for prioritizing wildlife crossing structure locations across regional road networks using habitat modeling and connectivity analysis, demonstrated across 6,992 km in Israel.
Global bee species richness estimated at 24,705-26,164
Study reveals global bee species richness estimates of 24,705-26,164 species, with 18-25% undescribed diversity concentrated in Asia, Africa, and the Americas, highlighting geographic taxonomic gaps.
Authors propose nine changes for biodiversity measurement
Nine strategic recommendations for transforming biodiversity measurement infrastructure, integrating new technologies with standardized protocols, Indigenous knowledge, and institutional.
Forest degradation reduces scavenger diversity but not carrion removal
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in EcologyForest degradation alters vertebrate scavenger assemblages in neotropical dry forests, replacing specialized species with generalists like the Sechuran fox, reducing biodiversity while maintaining.
Framework links biodiversity monitoring data to policy decisions
Unified framework standardizing biodiversity monitoring data collection and policy reporting under the Global Biodiversity Framework, integrating field observations with actionable indicators.
Climate change reshapes floodplain conservation planning
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in EcologySpecies distribution and hydrological modelling framework for climate-adapted conservation planning of floodplain biodiversity across catchment and reach scales.
