Implications of Globalization for Biodiversity Conservation in Africa

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, Africa has been undergoing profound and rapid change, socially, economically, and environmentally, due to globalization, a process in which national and regional economies, societies, and cultures become increasingly interconnected through a global network of trade, communication, immigration, and transportation (Kull et al., 2007; Ibrahim, 2013). Real concern exists on the continent, and worldwide, about the effects on biodiversity of a rising and growing Africa, and of the implications of globalization on ecosystems and the wellbeing of Africans. While globalization has enabled new opportunities to expand and improve conservation efforts, it is often accompanied by costs and consequences that need to be anticipated and managed. Finding this balance in policy and conservation action in Africa under increasing globalization scenarios is a key and pressing challenge.

We invite conservation scientists and practitioners to submit manuscripts that explicitly address the globalization-biodiversity conservation interlinkages in their study systems in Africa. We are looking for manuscripts that provide novel and practical insights to current understanding of these interlinkages in marine and terrestrial systems and in the policy domain. Manuscripts about innovative approaches to conservation in a globalized world that demonstrate the application of science are also welcomed.

Up to three manuscripts will be selected to receive the Exceptional Paper on Conservation Biology in Africa Award, which consists of a complete fee waiver to publish in this Special Issue.

This Special Issue follows the 3^rd African Congress for Conservation Biology, held in El Jadida, Morrocco, in September 2016, and provides a forum to globally share insights presented and discussed at the congress. However, submissions are not limited to congress participants.

Dr. Tuyeni H. Mwampamba
Dr. Jennifer O’Leary
Guest Editors

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• Africa
• Biodiversity
• Conservation management
• Conservation policy
• Globalization