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Advances in systematic conservation planning to meet global biodiversity goals

Giakoumi, Sylvaine, Richardson, Anthony J., Doxa, Aggeliki, Moro, Stefano, Andrello, Marco, Hanson, Jeffrey O., Hermoso, Virgilio, Mazor, Tessa, McGowan, Jennifer, Kujala, Heini, and others. (2025) Advances in systematic conservation planning to meet global biodiversity goals. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, . ISSN 0169-5347. E-ISSN 1872-8383. (doi:10.1016/j.tree.2024.12.002) (KAR id:108562)

Abstract

Systematic conservation planning (SCP) involves the cost-effective placement and application of management actions to achieve biodiversity conservation objectives. Given the political momentum for greater global nature protection, restoration, and improved management of natural resources articulated in the targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework, assessing the state-of-the-art of SCP is timely. Recent advances in SCP include faster and more exact algorithms and software, inclusion of ecosystem services and multiple facets of biodiversity (e.g., genetic diversity, functional diversity), climate-smart approaches, prioritizing multiple actions, and increased SCP accessibility through online tools. To promote the adoption of SCP by decision-makers, we provide recommendations for bridging the gap between SCP science and practice, such as standardizing the communication of planning uncertainty and capacity-building training courses.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1016/j.tree.2024.12.002
Uncontrolled keywords: 30 × 30 target, spatial prioritization, biodiversity conservation, Global Biodiversity Framework, optimization tools
Subjects: Q Science > QH Natural history > QH75 Conservation (Biology)
Divisions: Divisions > Division of Human and Social Sciences > School of Anthropology and Conservation > DICE (Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology)
Funders: University of Kent (https://ror.org/00xkeyj56)
Depositing User: Bob Smith
Date Deposited: 28 Jan 2025 21:31 UTC
Last Modified: 14 Feb 2025 14:36 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/108562 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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