Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation
A section of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Section Information
All the indicators of the world’s biodiversity status show that it is declining and has been so for decades. Warnings from researchers have been framed in many ways but the trajectory is still downwards – we are witnessing the 6th mass extinction event and humanity is not a bystander. Biodiversity loss is caused by human activity including overexploitation of species, habitat destruction, the spread of weeds and pests, and pollution, the latter particularly contributing to climate change. This is degrading the natural capital upon which all our lives and livelihoods depend. We do not need more evidence of the plight of biodiversity, to conserve and restore biodiversity we need evidence to support practical action on the ground, supported by strong and effective policy. This Section of the journal Sustainability focuses on that call to action and the evidence needs that underpin biodiversity restoration and conservation practice and policy. Papers will be framed within the context of sustainability including the ecosystem services that biodiversity provides and the long-term value that comes from natural capital. This Section will offer findings that address the challenge of sustaining our planet for future generations to benefit from and enjoy. Manuscripts describing new research, new syntheses, and new theories are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Iain J. Gordon
Section Editor-in-Chief
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Biodiversity, Biologic Conservation and Ecological Sustainability (Deadline: 10 January 2025)
- The Pros and Cons of Autonomous Vehicles (Ground, Aerial and Marine) on Wildlife Conservation (Deadline: 31 January 2025)
- Biodiversity Management in Sustainable Landscapes (Deadline: 10 February 2025)
- Plants and Habitats in Changing World: New Data for Climate Change Interpretation and Sustainable Management (Deadline: 10 March 2025)
- Conservation and Enhancement of Biodiversity in Sustainable Cropping Systems (Deadline: 15 March 2025)
- Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Biodiversity and the Conservation of Aquatic and Water-Dependent Habitats (Deadline: 31 March 2025)
- Environmental Change and Forest Biodiversity Conservation (Deadline: 19 April 2025)
- Global Warming and Microbial Diversity, and the Challenge of Using Microbes to Go Carbon Neutral (Deadline: 15 May 2025)
- Sustainable Management: Plant, Biodiversity and Ecosystem (Deadline: 19 May 2025)
- Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainable Conservation (Deadline: 23 May 2025)
- Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainable Development: Research and Practices (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Biodiversity, Conservation Biology and Sustainability (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Ecological Sustainability on Agroforests for Mammal Biodiversity Conservation (Deadline: 31 May 2025)
- Sustainable Urban Landscaping for Resilience and Biodiversity Preservation (Deadline: 5 June 2025)
- Modeling and Simulation of Human–Environment Interactions, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 June 2025)
- Landscape Connectivity for Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation (Deadline: 20 June 2025)
- Sustainability in Aquaculture (Deadline: 23 June 2025)
- Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Vegetation Management: Forestry, Agriculture and Protected Areas (Deadline: 30 June 2025)
- Ecosystem Sustainability Through Biodiversity Protection and Conservation Strategies (Deadline: 31 July 2025)
- Preserving Europe's Natural Heritage: Challenges and Solutions for Sustainable Biodiversity (Deadline: 31 August 2025)
- Advancements in Safeguarding Biocultural Diversity: The Path to Sustainability (Deadline: 21 November 2025)
- Environmental Protection, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Shifting Paradigms: Reimagining Human-Nature Relationships for Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation (Deadline: 31 December 2025)
Topical Collection
Following topical collection within this section is currently open for submissions:
