Plant biodiversity, which is fundamental for the delivery of ecosystem services, is in decline. Yet, knowledge about how plant biodiversity is perceived and appreciated is scarce. We studied biologists' and laypeople's perception and appreciation for plant communities that differ in plant ...
Author(s)
Breitschopf, E.; Bråthen, K. A.
Publisher
British Ecological Society, London, UK
Citation
People and Nature, 2023, 5, 2, pp 826-838
Background & Aims: It has been globally recognized that biodiversity loss poses socio-economic and financial risks. A growing body of research shows that the loss of biodiversity is not only ecologically relevant, but also could threaten financial stability. Financial institutions play an important ...
Author(s)
Cui ChuYun; Hou YiLei; Wang TianYi; Wen YaLi
Publisher
Biodiversity Science, Beijing, China
Citation
Biodiversity Science, 2022, 30, 11,
Aim: Marine biodiversity conservation has been an ongoing and important topic of focus at the Convention on Biological Diversity. The developmental context of issues along with changes in the conservation situation were discussed and analyzed, with the aim to identify the challenges facing marine ...
Author(s)
Geng YiJia; Li ZiYuan; Tian Yu
Publisher
Biodiversity Science, Beijing, China
Citation
Biodiversity Science, 2023, 31, 4,
This special feature comprises 5 papers focusing on the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, addressing various aspects related to biodiversity conservation. The topics discussed include an introduction to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, emphasizing its significance...
Publisher
Biodiversity Science, Beijing, China
Citation
Biodiversity Science, 2023, 31, 4, pp unpaginated
For decades urban renewal projects featuring biodiversity conservation have been held up as best practice around the world. There is an ongoing desire amongst design practitioners and end-users for outcomes that foster biodiversity. However, such outcomes continue to be limited to ad hoc...
Author(s)
Hernandez-Santin, C.; Amati, M.; Bekessy, S.; Desha, C.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Landscape and Urban Planning, 2023, 232,
Wetland destruction and degradation have been increasing gradually. The biodiversity of the remaining wetlands is under unprecedented threat. Identifying the future trend of wetland biodiversity is a critical step to provide early warnings for wetland biodiversity protection and management....
Author(s)
Qu Yi; Zeng XingYu; Luo ChunYu; Zhang HongQiang; Ni HongWei
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Ecological Indicators, 2023, 147,
While forest productivity and biodiversity are expected to be correlated, prioritizing either forest productivity or biodiversity can result in different management. Spatial quantification of the congruence between areas suitable for either one can inform planning. Here we quantify the relationship ...
Author(s)
Khamila, C. N.; Groen, T. A.; Toxopeus, A. G.; Santini, L.; Neumann, M.; Swaay, C. van; Sierdsema, H.
Publisher
Springer, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Citation
Biodiversity and Conservation, 2023, 32, 6, pp 1879-1899
CONTEXT: Many agricultural policies target the conservation of biodiversity worldwide. Result-based agri-environmental schemes can be more effective and efficient than the more commonly used action-based schemes. The efficiency of result-based schemes, and thus their likely inclusion in...
Author(s)
Elmiger, N.; Finger, R.; Ghazoul, J.; Schaub, S.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Agricultural Systems, 2023, 204,
Background and Aims: Climate change and biodiversity loss are two major changes that human society is experiencing. Climate change affects all aspects of biodiversity and is a major driver of biodiversity loss; in turn, biodiversity loss exacerbates climate change. Therefore, halting or even...
Author(s)
Jing Xin; Jiang ShengJing; Liu HuiYing; Li Yu; He JinSheng
Publisher
Biodiversity Science, Beijing, China
Citation
Biodiversity Science, 2022, 30, 10,
Globally, biodiversity offsetting is used to balance negative impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services caused by exploitation. In Sweden, there is an increasing interest in biodiversity offsetting in urban planning. However, there is limited understanding about the use of the concept in a...
Author(s)
Hanson, H. I.; Olsson, J. A.
Publisher
Elsevier GmbH, Munich, Germany
Citation
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2023, 80,