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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Hayley S. Clements, Matthew F. Child, Lehman Lindeque, Kyra Lunderstedt, Alta De Vos
Summary: This study assessed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on South African wildlife ranches, agricultural farms, and protected areas. It found that diversified and mixed business models showed greater adaptive capacity. Protected areas experienced the greatest revenue loss, while agricultural farms were less affected. The impacts on wildlife ranches varied, with those engaged in diverse activities being more resilient. The study suggests that wildlife-based enterprises could offer valuable lessons for integrated global policies in conservation.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Biology
Charlotte H. Chang, Paul R. Armsworth, Yuta J. Masuda
Summary: This article applies automated text analysis to study hundreds of thousands of Twitter users in multiple countries who follow major environmental non-governmental organizations. The research findings show that certain environmental issues, such as decarbonization and species conservation, are discussed more intensively than others, such as agriculture or marine conservation. Furthermore, the study reveals the divergence and convergence of environmental discourse on Twitter across countries, states, and political ideologies.
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Ecology
Stephanie F. Hudon, Andrii Zaiats, Anna Roser, Anand Roopsind, Cristina Barber, Brecken C. Robb, Britt A. Pendleton, Meghan J. Camp, Patrick E. Clark, Merry M. Davidson, Jonas Frankel-Bricker, Marcella Fremgen-Tarantino, Jennifer Sorensen Forbey, Eric J. Hayden, Lora A. Richards, Olivia K. Rodriguez, T. Trevor Caughlin
Summary: The use of topic modeling in biodiversity science can bridge the gap between different disciplines and biological scales, facilitating conservation efforts and promoting a holistic approach. By analyzing community composition in cross-disciplinary datasets, insights can be gained into interacting plants, herbivores, and wildlife health across molecular, organismal, and landscape levels. This approach has the potential to inform future cross-scale studies aimed at detecting, monitoring, and managing biodiversity effectively.
Article
Ecology
Chaim J. Lasmar, Antonio C. M. Queiroz, Clarissa Rosa, Nathalia S. Carvalho, Fernando A. Schmidt, Ricardo R. C. Solar, Lucas N. Paolucci, Rafael G. Cuissi, Carla R. Ribas
Summary: The study found that ecological drivers have different effects on ant diversity at different spatial scales, with local diversity increasing with closer proximity to the matrix and in fragments with high vegetation density, while fragment-scale total species richness increased with decreasing circularity. However, at the mesoscale, total species richness decreased with increasing pasture matrix in the landscape.
Editorial Material
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Emiliano Donadio, Sebastian Di Martino, Sofia Heinonen
Summary: A foundation is reintroducing native species to restore ecosystems and develop ecotourism.
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.
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Ecology
Amanda T. Stahl, Alexander K. Fremier
Summary: Adaptive governance requires institutional capacity and networks for information sharing, but translating lessons learned from adaptive water governance case studies to other settings is challenging. This is due to the complexity of factors related to land use decision-making and social-ecological systems. It is important to focus on the translatability of governance approaches to better fit the dynamic nature of riverine networks.
ECOLOGY AND SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Elena Haeler, Ariel Bergamini, Stefan Blaser, Christian Ginzler, Karin Hindenlang, Christine Keller, Thomas Kiebacher, Urs G. Kormann, Christoph Scheidegger, Ronald Schmidt, Jonas Stillhard, Alexander Szallies, Loic Pellissier, Thibault Lachat
Summary: The amount of dead wood positively affects beetle richness, but only on small spatial scales for fungi, bryophytes, and lichens; dead wood amount has no effect on larger scales, while isolation decreases species richness.
Review
Agronomy
Johanna Wilkes
Summary: This review explores how good governance can reconnect people with nature and advocates for transformation through governance at different scales to achieve more equitable and sustainable outcomes.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Florence L. P. Damiens, Libby Porter, Ascelin Gordon
Summary: A discourse analysis shows that historically biodiversity offsetting has been promoted by reformist approaches encouraging economic growth without consideration of biocultural limits. Recently, proponents of more transformative approaches have reinterpreted offsetting as a tool for transitioning towards sustainable economies respecting planetary boundaries. However, enacting this approach would require major structural governance changes challenging the dominance of reformist coalitions across scales.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jay E. Diffendorfer, Ryan G. Drum, Greg W. Mitchell, Eduardo Rendon-Salinas, Victor Sanchez-Cordero, Darius J. Semmens, Wayne E. Thogmartin, Ignacio J. March
Summary: This paper discusses the elements and successful practices of interdisciplinary teams in addressing complex conservation issues caused by various social and environmental factors, with a focus on the conservation science of the monarch butterfly in North America.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kristian Metcalfe, Lee White, Michelle E. Lee, J. Michael Fay, Gaspard Abitsi, Richard J. Parnell, Robert J. Smith, Pierre Didier Agamboue, Jean Pierre Bayet, Jean Herve Mve Beh, Serge Bongo, Francois Boussamba, Godefroy De Bruyne, Floriane Cardiec, Emmanuel Chartrain, Tim Collins, Philip D. Doherty, Angela Formia, Mark Gately, Micheline Schummer Gnandji, Innocent Ikoubou, Judicael Regis Kema Kema, Koumba Kombila, Pavlick Etoughe Kongo, Jean Churley Manfoumbi, Sara M. Maxwell, Georges H. Mba Asseko, Catherine M. McClellan, Gianna Minton, Samyra Orianne Ndjimbou, Guylene Nkoane Ndoutoume, Jean Noel Bibang Bi Nguema, Teddy Nkizogho, Jacob Nzegoue, Carmen Karen Kouerey Oliwina, Franck Mbeme Otsagha, Diane Savarit, Stephen K. Pikesley, Philippe du Plessis, Hugo Rainey, Lucienne Ariane Diapoma Kingbell Rockombeny, Howard C. Rosenbaum, Dan Segan, Guy-Philippe Sounguet, Emma J. Stokes, Dominic Tilley, Raul Vilela, Wynand Viljoen, Sam B. Weber, Matthew J. Witt, Brendan J. Godley
Summary: The article summarizes how Gabon successfully achieved international commitments in marine conservation by establishing a comprehensive ecological network, building long-term stakeholder support, and focusing on research that guides implementation and policy. Through a four-step approach, Gabon's experience can serve as an example for other countries and donors to help meet international commitments.
CONSERVATION LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sebastian Dunnett, Robert A. Holland, Gail Taylor, Felix Eigenbrod
Summary: Protected areas and renewable energy generation are important in combating biodiversity loss and climate change, but there may be conflicts between the two due to limited land resources. However, with appropriate policies and regulations, renewable energy can help decarbonize the energy sector without significantly impacting conservation targets.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Studies
Neyra Sosa, Alejandro Torres, Valerio Castro-Lopez, Alejandro Velazquez
Summary: Participatory landscape conservation is an innovative approach that combines theoretical models and practical applications. In the State of Michoacan, Mexico, this approach was used to address challenges in regional governance, social justice, and nature conservation. The use of participatory mapping and landcover/use analyses helped reach consensus among stakeholders and establish a Biosphere Reserve to safeguard a biodiverse and delicate ecosystem in a disputed region.
