Biodiversity and Sustainability in Aquatic Environments
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Freshwater ecosystems are among the most biodiversity-rich yet highly threatened environments on Earth. They provide essential ecological services, including water purification, carbon sequestration, and fisheries, yet face increasing pressures from climate change, pollution, habitat loss, and the over-extraction of resources. This Special Issue, "Biodiversity and Sustainability in Aquatic Environments", will advance research at the intersection of biodiversity conservation, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable water management.
This Special Issue will address the following topics:
- Biodiversity patterns and ecological functions in freshwater systems;
- Threats to freshwater biodiversity and their socio-economic consequences;
- Sustainable management strategies, including conservation planning, policy frameworks, and technological innovations;
- Integrated approaches that link ecological, social, and economic dimensions of freshwater sustainability.
By synthesizing scientific, policy, and management perspectives, this Special Issue will bridge gaps in the existing literature by emphasizing sustainability-focused solutions for freshwater conservation. It will contribute to global discussions on how to quantify, monitor, and implement sustainability measures in freshwater ecosystems.
We invite contributions from ecologists, hydrologists, conservationists, and policymakers to develop a holistic understanding of freshwater sustainability, ensuring that these vital ecosystems continue to support both biodiversity and human well-being.
Dr. Ingrida Šatkauskienė
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- freshwater ecosystems
- sustainability
- freshwater monitoring
- biodiversity conservation
- conservation applications
- sustainable management applications
- aquatic ecology
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