State‐and‐transition models (STM) are valuable tools that aid understanding and
management of ecosystems. There also is potential for STMs to be used as a framework to …

Introduction Human activities represent a growing threat to biodiversity, increasing species
extinction and leading ecosystems to collapse. The knowledge of the spatial distribution of …

Progress is being made in assessing the conservation status of ecosystems, notably through
initiatives such as the IUCN Red List of Ecosystems (RLE) and the NatureServe …

Conversion of natural woodlands to grazing pastures is a major driver of biodiversity loss. In
response to this threat, regenerative management approaches have been proposed to …

The topic of the study is to determine the role of urban agriculture for the sustainability and
resilience of cities. The investigation of its forms, technologies and implementation options …

Mangrove ecosystems have attracted immense attention because of their unique ability to
withstand and protect the fragile coastal ecosystem by supplying diverse ecosystem services …

Abstract Indian Himalayan Region fulfills the subsistence demands of millions dwelling
upstream, and many more receive ecosystem benefits in downstream areas. Conserving …

Societal and civilisational collapse in the past due to climatic events, climate change and
related phenomena has captured the attention of the public and policymakers alike, albeit …

Ecosystems are under unprecedented pressures, reflected in rapid changes in the regime of
disturbances that may cause negative impacts on them. This highlights the importance of …

Species loss is well-known as a defining challenge of our era. But in an era of increasing
anthropogenic stressors, several ecosytems are at risk of collapsing because of human …