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View article: A Conceptual Framework for Assessing Comparability Between Corporate Biodiversity Impact Accounting Tools
A Conceptual Framework for Assessing Comparability Between Corporate Biodiversity Impact Accounting Tools Open
Integrating corporate biodiversity impacts into investment decisions can direct investments toward nature‐positive firms, creating a market signal. The strength of this signal is a function of how closely investments align. This alignment …
View article: Addressing environmental misperceptions for nature recovery
Addressing environmental misperceptions for nature recovery Open
A poorly understood and systemic challenge to global conservation agreements is shifting baseline syndrome (SBS), wherein people misperceive the extent to which nature has changed. This can diminish societal expectations for nature recover…
View article: A Typology of Corporate Actions for a Nature-Positive Future
A Typology of Corporate Actions for a Nature-Positive Future Open
Reaching the global goal of halting and reversing biodiversity loss will require a step-change in corporate action. Whilst clear guidance already exists for companies to take responsibility for and mitigate biodiversity loss caused by thei…
View article: Policy principles for sustainable and just land systems
Policy principles for sustainable and just land systems Open
Land systems are the nexus of many global sustainability and justice challenges. Here we present eight guiding principles (P1–8) for improved land system policies following the heuristic stages of a policy cycle. The principles are as foll…
View article: Gender dynamics of tropical wildmeat systems: A systematic map of women's roles and influence
Gender dynamics of tropical wildmeat systems: A systematic map of women's roles and influence Open
Wildmeat is a vital natural resource globally, which must be managed sustainably to avoid livelihood insecurity, species decline and biodiversity loss. Women have a pivotal role in harvesting, processing and distributing wildmeat, yet thei…
View article: Nine changes needed to deliver a radical transformation in biodiversity measurement
Nine changes needed to deliver a radical transformation in biodiversity measurement Open
Biodiversity is declining in many parts of the world. Biological diversity measurement and monitoring are fundamental to the assessment of the causes and consequences of environmental changes, identification of key areas for the protection…
View article: A globally influential area‐condition metric is a poor proxy for invertebrate biodiversity
A globally influential area‐condition metric is a poor proxy for invertebrate biodiversity Open
There is increasing demand for standardised, easy‐to‐use metrics to assess progress towards achieving biodiversity targets and the effectiveness of ecological compensation schemes. Biodiversity metrics based on combining habitat area and h…
View article: <scp>COVID</scp>‐related changes in public attitudes toward wildlife consumption on a Chinese social media site
<span>COVID</span>‐related changes in public attitudes toward wildlife consumption on a Chinese social media site Open
Wildlife consumption in China has been relatively common, which has led to a substantial wildlife farming industry and caused concern among some conservationists. The assumed link between COVID‐19 and wildlife consumption attracted signifi…
View article: From Data to Decisions: Towards a Biodiversity Monitoring Standards Framework
From Data to Decisions: Towards a Biodiversity Monitoring Standards Framework Open
Achieving the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), requires robust monitoring and reporting to track progress and guide action. However, our ability to understand trends is challenged because biodiversity data…
View article: From Data to Decisions: Towards a Biodiversity Monitoring Standards Framework
From Data to Decisions: Towards a Biodiversity Monitoring Standards Framework Open
Achieving the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), requires robust monitoring and reporting to track progress and guide action. However, our ability to understand trends is challenged because biodiversity data…
View article: Nine changes needed to deliver a radical transformation in biodiversity measurement
Nine changes needed to deliver a radical transformation in biodiversity measurement Open
Biodiversity is declining in many parts of the world. Biological diversity measurement and monitoring are fundamental to the assessment of the causes and consequences of environmental changes, identification of key areas for the protection…
View article: Potential for academic institutions to support international biodiversity commitments
Potential for academic institutions to support international biodiversity commitments Open
The implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) emphasises a “whole of government and whole of society” approach to achieving ambitious biodiversity conservat…
View article: Nine changes needed to deliver a radical transformation in biodiversity measurement
Nine changes needed to deliver a radical transformation in biodiversity measurement Open
Biodiversity is declining in many parts of the world. Biological diversity measurement and monitoring are fundamental to the assessment of the causes and consequences of environmental changes, identification of key areas for the protection…
View article: A Critical Review of Life Cycle Assessment in Shrimp Aquaculture: Uncovering Methodological Dominance and Analytical Blind Spots
A Critical Review of Life Cycle Assessment in Shrimp Aquaculture: Uncovering Methodological Dominance and Analytical Blind Spots Open
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is increasingly used to evaluate the environmental impacts of shrimp aquaculture, a rapidly expanding global food sector. However, existing shrimp LCA studies report widely divergent results, varying by more tha…
View article: Opportunities to balance urbanization, climate change, and nature conservation policy agendas via nature-based solutions: A case study of Hong Kong
Opportunities to balance urbanization, climate change, and nature conservation policy agendas via nature-based solutions: A case study of Hong Kong Open
Urban areas face challenges in jointly addressing the global climate change and nature loss crises amidst the pursuit of socioeconomic development agendas. This trade-off prompts the need to explore sensitive intervention points that can b…
View article: Improving detectability of illegal fishing activities across supply chains
Improving detectability of illegal fishing activities across supply chains Open
Improving detectability (i.e., enforcers’ capacity to detect illegal fishing activities) is vital for fisheries management, food security, and livelihoods. Identifying factors linked to higher probabilities of illegal activities and their …
View article: A global indicator of species recovery
A global indicator of species recovery Open
Monitoring progress toward meeting global biodiversity goals involves several indicators, including, at the species level, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List Index (RLI) and the Living Planet Index (LPI). Ho…
View article: Resolving Uncertainties in the Legality of Wildlife Trade to Support Better Outcomes for Wildlife and People
Resolving Uncertainties in the Legality of Wildlife Trade to Support Better Outcomes for Wildlife and People Open
Wildlife use and trade support the livelihoods of millions of people worldwide but also threaten thousands of species. Legal instruments, when effectively designed and implemented, can help regulate trade and mitigate negative impacts. How…
View article: Seeking to quantify contributions that fisheries operations can make to a global Nature Positive goal
Seeking to quantify contributions that fisheries operations can make to a global Nature Positive goal Open
Amidst global efforts to address biodiversity loss, the concept of ‘Nature Positive’ has gained traction as a societal goal aligned with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). While the goal is increasingly being embraced by businesses a…
View article: Conservation impacts and hidden actions in a randomized controlled trial of a marine pay-to-release program
Conservation impacts and hidden actions in a randomized controlled trial of a marine pay-to-release program Open
Incentive payments could cost-effectively and equitably achieve biodiversity conservation goals but could also trigger unintended countervailing actions. Here, we report on a preregistered, randomized controlled trial of a pay-to-release p…
View article: Gap analysis of social science resources for conservation practice
Gap analysis of social science resources for conservation practice Open
Conservation is an inherently social process—people collectively endeavor to enact conservation. Yet, in conservation social science, research methodologies, training, and competency are less common than in natural sciences. Globally, form…
View article: Navigating uncertainty in life cycle assessment‐based approaches to biodiversity footprinting
Navigating uncertainty in life cycle assessment‐based approaches to biodiversity footprinting Open
The use of life cycle assessment (LCA) methods is rapidly expanding as a means of estimating the biodiversity impacts of organisations across complex value chains. However, these methods have limitations and substantial uncertainties, whic…
View article: A pragmatic framework for local operationalisation of national-level biodiversity impact mitigation commitments
A pragmatic framework for local operationalisation of national-level biodiversity impact mitigation commitments Open
Countries around the world are attempting to navigate complex trade-offs between biodiversity and other land use objectives such as infrastructure expansion, with many adopting ‘net outcomes’ policies that aim to ensure economic developmen…
View article: Implications of human‐nature interactions for livelihoods and conservation in Kasungu, Malawi
Implications of human‐nature interactions for livelihoods and conservation in Kasungu, Malawi Open
Effective conservation strategies require a comprehensive understanding of human‐nature relationships, including the factors driving these interactions. Without this context, interventions risk being impractical or ineffective, potentially…
View article: A theory of change to improve conservation outcomes through CITES
A theory of change to improve conservation outcomes through CITES Open
Understanding the effectiveness of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) is critical to addressing international environmental issues. Here we articulate the implied theory of change (ToC) underpinning the design and operation of CI…