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View article: Identifying opportunities for terrestrial area-based conservation within an urban global biodiversity hotspot
Identifying opportunities for terrestrial area-based conservation within an urban global biodiversity hotspot Open
Achieving global area-based conservation targets requires whole-of-government and whole-of-society approaches, particularly from biodiverse regions of the Global South. We present a practitioner-led examination of opportunities to expand t…
View article: Mapping sub-surface distribution of soil organic carbon stocks in South Africa's arid and semi-arid landscapes: Implications for land management and climate change mitigation
Mapping sub-surface distribution of soil organic carbon stocks in South Africa's arid and semi-arid landscapes: Implications for land management and climate change mitigation Open
View article: Exploring the effect of climate change on food supply chains in Africa: a systematic review with a focus on South Africa
Exploring the effect of climate change on food supply chains in Africa: a systematic review with a focus on South Africa Open
Introduction The food supply chain is a complex system encompassing multiple elements and stakeholders, spanning agricultural production to consumption, and is shaped by factors such as trade policies, food safety regulations, transportati…
View article: African lion conservation requires adaption to regional anthropogenic threats and mitigation capacity
African lion conservation requires adaption to regional anthropogenic threats and mitigation capacity Open
View article: Ecological response of carabid beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) to contrasting agroecosystem management
Ecological response of carabid beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) to contrasting agroecosystem management Open
The use of indicator species to evaluate agroecosystems has been proposed as an effective and practical method for assessing agricultural sustainability. Carabid beetles are sensitive ecological indicators because of their responsiveness t…
View article: Local government response to urban biodiversity conservation challenges within a global biodiversity hotspot
Local government response to urban biodiversity conservation challenges within a global biodiversity hotspot Open
Introduction The post 2020 Global Biodiversity Framework advocates for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to address the global biodiversity crisis, with increasing calls for local governments to play a more active role in…
View article: Unsustainable anthropogenic mortality threatens the long-term viability of lion populations in Mozambique
Unsustainable anthropogenic mortality threatens the long-term viability of lion populations in Mozambique Open
Anthropogenic mortality is a pervasive threat to global biodiversity. African lions ( Panthera leo ) are particularly vulnerable to these threats due to their wide-ranging behaviour and substantial energetic requirements, which typically c…
View article: Soil nutrient concentrations influence micronutrient concentrations in Eragrostis curvula seeds
Soil nutrient concentrations influence micronutrient concentrations in Eragrostis curvula seeds Open
Food insecurity often results in malnutrition, manifesting as micronutrient deficiencies that disproportionately affect children under five, impairing their cognitive and physical development. While staple crops supply necessary calories a…
View article: The role of fruit trees in reducing food insecurity and improving nutrition security of rural households: A case study of the KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa
The role of fruit trees in reducing food insecurity and improving nutrition security of rural households: A case study of the KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa Open
View article: Analysing the contribution of trees and green spaces to household nutrition security in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Analysing the contribution of trees and green spaces to household nutrition security in eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Open
Food from trees and green spaces can diversify diets and enhance food and nutrition security for households. However, sourcing food from these areas often receives little attention in addressing nutrition issues. This study assessed the co…
View article: African Elephant Specialist Group Chair report Rapport du Groupe de Spécialistes de l’Eléphant d’Afrique
African Elephant Specialist Group Chair report Rapport du Groupe de Spécialistes de l’Eléphant d’Afrique Open
View article: Mammals show faster recovery from capture and tagging in human-disturbed landscapes
Mammals show faster recovery from capture and tagging in human-disturbed landscapes Open
View article: Impact of pre-existing depression and food insecurity on the trajectory of depressive symptomatology during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in South Africa: A panel analysis of nationally representative South African data
Impact of pre-existing depression and food insecurity on the trajectory of depressive symptomatology during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak in South Africa: A panel analysis of nationally representative South African data Open
We investigated the trajectory of depressive symptoms (“depression”) from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa (March 2020) until 2021, between individuals with and without pre-pandemic depression, specifically regarding the …
View article: Relationship between Village Chicken Availability and Dietary Diversity along a Rural–Urban Gradient
Relationship between Village Chicken Availability and Dietary Diversity along a Rural–Urban Gradient Open
Dietary diversity is one of the fundamental factors of nutritional security and a proxy used to measure diet quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between village chicken availability and the dietary dive…
View article: Remote sensing of depth-induced variations in soil organic carbon stocks distribution within different vegetated landscapes
Remote sensing of depth-induced variations in soil organic carbon stocks distribution within different vegetated landscapes Open
The preservation and augmentation of soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks is critical to designing climate change mitigation strategies and alleviating global warming. However, due to the susceptibility of SOC stocks to environmental and topo-…
View article: Mapping sub-surface distribution of soil organic carbon stocks in South Africa's arid and semi-arid landscapes: Implications for land management and climate change mitigation
Mapping sub-surface distribution of soil organic carbon stocks in South Africa's arid and semi-arid landscapes: Implications for land management and climate change mitigation Open
View article: The impact of credit accessibility and information communication technology on the income of small-scale sugarcane farmers in Ndwedwe Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
The impact of credit accessibility and information communication technology on the income of small-scale sugarcane farmers in Ndwedwe Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa Open
Introduction Access to credit and information and communication technology (ICT) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the practices of small-scale sugarcane farmers, impacting their financial, social, and economic wellbeing. However, many sma…
View article: The Evolution of Open Space Planning within a Developing, Biodiverse City (Durban, South Africa)
The Evolution of Open Space Planning within a Developing, Biodiverse City (Durban, South Africa) Open
Conserving and restoring biodiversity is central to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. The need to curb biodiversity loss through the mainstreaming of biodiversity considerations within land-use planning is consistently …
View article: Towards effective and harmonized lion survey methodologies: A systematic review of practice across Africa
Towards effective and harmonized lion survey methodologies: A systematic review of practice across Africa Open
Understanding the population status of a species is vital for their conservation. Over the last two decades, multiple methods for surveying lion (Panthera leo) populations have been designed and tested. Each have strengths and weaknesses, …
View article: Sensitivities of mammals to capture and tagging: faster recovery in human-disturbed landscapes
Sensitivities of mammals to capture and tagging: faster recovery in human-disturbed landscapes Open
Wildlife tagging provides critical insights into animal movement ecology, physiology, and behavior amid global ecosystem changes. However, the stress induced by capture, handling, and tagging can impact post-release locomotion and activity…
View article: Integrating a “One Well-being” approach in elephant conservation: evaluating consequences of management interventions
Integrating a “One Well-being” approach in elephant conservation: evaluating consequences of management interventions Open
Innovative conservation approaches are urgently needed to balance biodiversity conservation with human development. Safeguarding elephant populations often involves active management, leading to direct intentional, direct unintentional, an…
View article: A Regional Description of the Perceived Anthropogenic Threats to Lions in Africa, and Resource Availability for Mitigation
A Regional Description of the Perceived Anthropogenic Threats to Lions in Africa, and Resource Availability for Mitigation Open
View article: Ecosystem Resilience of a South African Mesic Grassland with Change from Rotational to Continuous Grazing
Ecosystem Resilience of a South African Mesic Grassland with Change from Rotational to Continuous Grazing Open
Grazing practices affect the soil and vegetation of grasslands, which further influence the provision of ecosystem services and the productivity of grasslands. We determined the ecosystem resilience of a mesic grassland under three grazing…
View article: Remote Sensing-Based Outdoor Thermal Comfort Assessment in Local Climate Zones in the Rural–Urban Continuum of eThekwini Municipality, South Africa
Remote Sensing-Based Outdoor Thermal Comfort Assessment in Local Climate Zones in the Rural–Urban Continuum of eThekwini Municipality, South Africa Open
Due to the need to continuously monitor and understand the thermal environment and its socioeconomic implications, this study used remotely sensed data to analyze thermal comfort variation in LCZs, including along the rural to urban gradie…
View article: African Elephant Specialist Group Chair report/Rapport du Groupe de Spécialistes de l’Eléphant d’Afrique
African Elephant Specialist Group Chair report/Rapport du Groupe de Spécialistes de l’Eléphant d’Afrique Open
View article: ‘Is there value for us in agriculture?’ A case study of youth participation in agricultural value chains in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
‘Is there value for us in agriculture?’ A case study of youth participation in agricultural value chains in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Open
Developing countries in Africa face an unemployment crisis, with many unemployed youth. Agriculture has been identified as a strategic sector for employment creation targeted at youth, including those who may not have agriculture-related q…
View article: Resolving Conservation Conflicts through Shared Vision, Collective Benefits and Relevant Values
Resolving Conservation Conflicts through Shared Vision, Collective Benefits and Relevant Values Open
The global challenges of biodiversity loss and persistent poverty and inequality, which interact and shape each other at the local scale, require new strategies to improve human well-being and conserve biodiversity. In South Africa, inclus…
View article: Contribution of Village Chickens in Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems for Children along a Rural–Urban Gradient: A Systematic Review
Contribution of Village Chickens in Sustainable and Healthy Food Systems for Children along a Rural–Urban Gradient: A Systematic Review Open
Achieving sustainable and healthy food systems in support of human and planetary health is a global challenge. We systematically reviewed papers (n = 2322) showing how village chicken products (meat, eggs, and offal) contribute to sustaina…
View article: Policy gaps and food systems optimization: a review of agriculture, environment, and health policies in South Africa
Policy gaps and food systems optimization: a review of agriculture, environment, and health policies in South Africa Open
South Africa faces the triple burden of malnutrition, high poverty levels, unemployment, and inequality. “Wicked problems” such as these require innovative and transdisciplinary responses, multi-stakeholder coordination and collaboration, …
View article: The utilisation of domestic goats in rural and peri-urban areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
The utilisation of domestic goats in rural and peri-urban areas of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Open
Goats are a common ruminant in livestock husbandry systems in communal areas of southern Africa, but less so in peri-urban areas. While dynamics of goat farming in the former are relatively well-understood, little is known about it in peri…