Article
Biodiversity Conservation
F. Cardou, M. Vellend
Summary: Ecologists and conservation biologists often find themselves operating in contexts of high uncertainty and/or low value consensus. This leads to the generation of multiple legitimate policy alternatives, where scientists can choose to act as issue advocates or honest brokers. However, there is a risk of stealth advocacy, where scientists communicate their own policy preferences indistinguishable from scientific results, which can hinder the resolution of environmental challenges and result in more polarized debates. Attention to scientists' own values and those of others can help navigate their interactions with society more effectively at the science-policy interface.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Andre-Philippe Drapeau Picard, Marjolaine Giroux, Michel Saint-Germain, Maxim Larrivee
Summary: Since its opening in 1990, the Montreal Insectarium has offered an entomological information service, with almost 14,000 requests received from 35 countries. The analysis of 4163 requests in 2010-2011 and 2017-2018 showed that most requests came from Canada, and the most popular species included the eastern dobsonfly.
Article
Fisheries
Charlotte G. Hudson, Emily Knight, Sarah L. Close, Jason P. Landrum, Angela Bednarek, Ben Shouse
Summary: The Lenfest Ocean Program has funded research projects for almost 20 years to generate information that can be used to address ocean and coastal threats. Through narrative storytelling, they have found that scientific information can lead to progress in sustainable management and policy change, and the structure of research projects and building relationships among participants can facilitate impact.
ICES JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Peter Bridgewater, Dirk S. Schmeller
Summary: The ninth plenary session of IPBES was held in Bonn, Germany in July 2022. Key issues discussed included the assessment of the Sustainable Use of Wild Species and Values of Biodiversity, as well as the Nature Future Framework and a scoping document for business and biodiversity. We present the insights from the plenary and suggest matters for the consideration of Platform members.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Joel Henrique Ellwanger, Carlos Afonso Nobre, Jose Artur Bogo Chies
Summary: Brazil is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, but its biodiversity potential remains untapped. To change this, Brazil needs to recognize and harness the power of its biodiversity, focusing on industry, science and technology, biological conservation, ecosystem maintenance, ecotourism, and sustainable development of local populations. Joint action from the Brazilian population and scientific community is crucial, along with the election of politicians committed to sustainable development and increased research and technology based on Brazilian biodiversity. The article also highlights other reasons for preserving Brazilian biodiversity, such as intrinsic, cultural, and ethical values. Finally, it argues for Brazil to reclaim its global leadership in the environmental agenda and leverage its biological diversity as a source of Soft Power and sustainable bio-based economy.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Baptiste Bedessem, Lucie Morere, Louise Roblin, Anne Dozieres, Anne-Caroline Prevot
Summary: This paper aims to identify obstacles and tools for public participation in biodiversity governance through a comparative analysis of two case studies. The results suggest that skepticism exists regarding the political outputs of public participation, especially when the objectives and means are not clear enough. Furthermore, the efficiency of participative biodiversity governance depends on institutions proposing a variety of citizen engagement formats and objectives to reflect diverse motivations and preferences.
Article
Ecology
Phoebe R. Maund, Jacob W. Bentley, Gail E. Austen, Katherine N. Irvine, Robert Fish, Martin Dallimer, Zoe G. Davies
Summary: This article outlines how participatory approaches can generate high-quality data by focusing on aspects such as depth and breadth of engagement, robustness of the approach, allowing for surprises, and usability across different contexts. It also provides a practical toolbox of processes and facilitation techniques to maximize participant engagement and data quality. These features and processes serve as a practical guide for project leaders/teams to consider in their work, regardless of the participatory methods used or the specific setting being addressed.
METHODS IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Layna Droz, Marcela Brugnach, Unai Pascual
Summary: The importance of pluralistic approach to biodiversity conservation science and policy is increasingly recognized, requiring multilingualism in sources and processes. In order to address linguistic biases and related issues, such as legitimacy, validity, inclusion, and knowledge coproduction, a series of options are proposed, including collaboration with environmental humanities scholars from diverse traditions and researchers from different linguistic contexts. The relevance of multilingualism for cross-scale and global biodiversity governance is emphasized in the conclusion.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Rubens Alves Dias, Marilia Rios de Paula, Paloma Maria Silva Rocha Rizol, Jose Alexandre Matelli, Cristiano Rodrigues de Mattos, Jose Antonio Perrella Balestieri
Summary: Fifteen years after the publication of the article on Energy Education in 2004, research has been conducted to identify paths and scientific contributions towards rational energy use in the field of energy education. The analysis highlights the importance of energy education in raising awareness and promoting action in society, emphasizing the need for clear definitions of personal values, attitudes, and behaviors to enhance the effectiveness of educational processes.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alec P. Christie, Thomas B. White, Philip Martin, Silviu O. Petrovan, Andrew J. Bladon, Andrew E. Bowkett, Nick A. Littlewood, Anne-Christine Mupepele, Ricardo Rocha, Katherine A. Sainsbury, Rebecca K. Smith, Nigel G. Taylor, William J. Sutherland
Summary: The study reveals that there is a significant publication delay in conservation science, with an average delay of 3.2 years. Studies on Bee Conservation, Sustainable Aquaculture, Management of Captive Animals, Amphibian Conservation, and Control of Freshwater Invasive Species have shorter publication delays. Publication delay has increased over time but has stabilized post-2000s, with no evidence of decline.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Andy Stirling, Mark A. Burgman
Summary: The article discusses key drivers and effects of resistance to precautionary measures in conservation science, including a loss of rigor under uncertainty, erosion of crisis response capabilities, and further reinforcement of privileged interests in conservation politics. The authors recommend measures to resist competitive individualism and shift towards more egalitarian transdisciplinarity to accelerate advances in conservation science.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lena Roelfer, Arianna Liconti, Natalie Prinz, Clara Antonia Kloecker
Summary: The paper highlights the importance of integrated research approaches in addressing the challenges of managing coastal and ocean spaces in support of sustainable governance. Three key considerations are proposed: target setting, knowledge production, and cooperation, to facilitate effective translation between science, policy, and society.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Erica Honeck, Louise Gallagher, Bertrand von Arx, Anthony Lehmann, Nicolas Wyler, Olga Villarrubia, Benjamin Guinaudeau, Martin A. Schlaepfer
Summary: Boundary organizations are non-traditional structures that can facilitate interdisciplinary relationships and serve as a conduit between academic research and public agencies. Through a case study of GE-21 in Geneva, Switzerland, it was found that such organizations have several characteristics that can facilitate the implementation of scientific evidence into policy, such as proposing timely solutions to policy needs and providing a safe space for idea exchange and relationship development.
ECOSYSTEM SERVICES
(2021)
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Brooks Hanson, Shelley Stall, Joel Cutcher-Gershenfeld, Kristina Vrouwenvelder, Christopher Wirz, Yuhan (Douglas) Rao, Ge Peng
Summary: AI tools are transforming data-driven science, but better ethical standards and data management are needed to support its growth and prevent issues.
Article
International Relations
Daniel M. Kammen
Summary: A renewable energy scientist who left his job during the Trump Administration reflects on the similarities and differences between his situation and what Oppenheimer went through during the McCarthy era in the 1950s.
BULLETIN OF THE ATOMIC SCIENTISTS
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jeff R. Muntifering, Wayne L. Linklater, Robin Naidoo, Simson Uri-Khob, Pierre du Preez, Petrus Beytell, Shayne Jacobs, Andrew T. Knight
Summary: Wildlife-based tourism can both help and harm species conservation efforts. By assessing and adjusting management policies, the negative impacts of tourist activities on black rhinoceros habitat use can be minimized, ensuring the coexistence of tourism and conservation efforts.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mark W. Schwartz
Summary: Despite governments passing conservation laws, adopting policies, and making plans, they often fail to effectively implement them due to the costly sacrifices required, the trade-offs between different values, and the emergence of taboo and tragic conflicts in decision-making processes. Psychology, ethics, and behavioral science play important roles in addressing the challenge of making difficult trade-off decisions in conservation.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew A. Williamson, Brett G. Dickson, Mevin B. Hooten, Rose A. Graves, Mark N. Lubell, Mark W. Schwartz
Summary: Private lands play a crucial role in providing habitat for imperiled species and are challenging to incorporate into conservation planning. Identifying locations where private landowners are likely to participate in conservation initiatives can help avoid conflict and clarify trade-offs between ecological benefits and sociopolitical costs. Occupancy models offer a new tool for identifying future conservation opportunities on private land, producing less biased estimates than logistic regression and highlighting the importance of integrating variable and incomplete reporting into empirical analysis of conservation initiatives.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Allison S. Catalano, Nerina L. Jimmieson, Andrew T. Knight
Summary: This study found that conservation professionals' intentions to engage in learning from failure behaviors are influenced by perceptions of social norms, and that psychological safety plays a key role in strengthening the positive relationship between self-efficacy and intentions to learn from failure. Organizations must recognize and promote psychological safety to empower individuals confident in their ability to learn from failure.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Berglind Karlsdottir, Andrew T. Knight, Kevin Johnson, Jeff Dawson
Summary: Captive breeding programmes are increasingly important for the conservation of global amphibian species threatened with extinction. Current programmes often suffer from a reactive and ineffective operational model, with human dimensions playing a critical role as barriers or enablers. Strategic partnerships and a proactive operational model can help improve the effectiveness of captive breeding programmes for global amphibian conservation.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mark W. Schwartz, Alexandra D. Syphard
Summary: Agencies in California are prioritizing strategies to increase forest treatment pace and scale to reduce damage caused by wildfires, with a focus on coniferous forests. However, data shows that a majority of damage occurs in non-forested ecosystems, indicating that management strategies should be more broadly focused.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Ecology
Andrew T. Knight, Tein McDonald
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT & RESTORATION
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qingzhu Gao, Hasbagan Ganjurjav, Guozheng Hu, Hongmei Xu, Mark W. Schwartz, Elise S. Gornish, Wenquan Zhu
Summary: Global warming has led to a significant decrease in the stability of productivity in open grass- and forb-dominated ecosystems, particularly in the northern hemisphere. Meanwhile, stability has increased in the southern hemisphere. These findings highlight the need for adaptation strategies in animal husbandry.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Leah R. Gerber, Mark W. Schwartz, Lindsay M. Dreiss
Summary: This article emphasizes the need for the U.S. to develop a National Biodiversity Strategy, proposing a process involving a government task force and expert advisory panel, and identifies five key elements for the Strategy, including prioritizing legislation, creating a societal participation vision, conducting regular reviews, being comprehensive, and providing an incentivizing structure.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Christian Miller-Sabbioni, Stephen van Leeuwen, Andrew T. Knight, Kingsley Dixon, Shane Turner, Michael Just, Simone Pedrini
Summary: The Bilya Bilya Koort Boodja Centre in Northam, Western Australia, hosted an event that brought together legislators, practitioners, academics, Nyoongar Elders, and representatives of Traditional Steward groups to discuss the current and future developments in the Indigenous nursery sector, particularly the native seed and seedling supply chain. These activities play a crucial role in the emerging Indigenous-led restoration economy and are vital for restoring biodiversity in degraded ecosystems at a larger scale. The event highlighted the need to bridge the gap between academia and business practice and emphasized the urgency of translating knowledge into action.
ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT & RESTORATION
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Mark W. Schwartz
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Asha de Vos, Mark W. Schwartz
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew J. Selinske, Natasha Howard, James A. Fitzsimons, Mathew J. Hardy, Andrew T. Knight
Summary: Privately protected area (PPA) programs are increasing globally, but participating in such programs can be financially challenging for landholders. Governments and NGOs offer financial incentives to encourage enrollment and biodiversity management. In Australia, where conservation covenanting programs have been ongoing, a survey of 527 conservation covenantors revealed that less than half received financial incentives to enroll, but most applied for incentives after enrollment, primarily for management costs. The preferred incentive among covenantors was land rates rebates. Effectively deploying financial incentives can reduce the financial burdens of PPA management and increase the effectiveness of conservation efforts.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Thomas B. White, Joseph W. Bull, Theodore P. Toombs, Andrew T. Knight
Summary: Species Conservation Banking in the USA is a prominent example of compensatory biodiversity impact mitigation, facing challenges such as defining trading currencies, regulatory and political uncertainty, and lack of policies and standards. Recommendations are formulated to help stakeholders navigate the complexity and improve the chances of beneficial biodiversity outcomes being achieved.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Filippo Marino, Ruth Kansky, Irene Shivji, Antonio Di Croce, Paolo Ciucci, Andrew T. Knight
Summary: The study found that the tolerance of large carnivores in Europe depends on human tolerance towards sharing mixed landscapes. By using the Wildlife Tolerance Model (WTM) and structural equation modeling, the research assessed tolerance drivers and identified both similarities and differences between species and areas, resulting in seven management proposals to foster tolerance.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2021)
