Tackling deforestation remains a significant challenge in tropical countries and even more
so in those affected by armed conflicts. This is partly because of the limited local …

The activities involved in preparing for, executing, and recovering from armed conflict are
globally pervasive and consequential, with significant impacts on natural systems. Effects on …

Andes-to-Amazon river connectivity controls numerous natural and human systems in the
greater Amazon. However, it is being rapidly altered by a wave of new hydropower …

The maintenance of biodiversity and the capacity of natural systems to provide goods and
services for people is affected on different levels by the intensity of human activities on …

The effect of armed conflict on deforestation in biodiverse regions across Earth remains
poorly understood. Its association with factors like illegal crop cultivation can obscure its …

Migratory species can experience limiting factors at different locations and during different
periods of their annual cycle. In migratory birds, these factors may even occur in different …

Abstract Colombia's Andean-Amazonian foothills are among the most pressing deforestation
hotspots in the country. Yet, the relationships and dependencies of underlying deforestation …

Abstract The landmark 2019 Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and
Ecosystem Services (IPBES) Global Assessment cited land-use change as the primary …

Using Colombia as a case study, this analysis provides insights on deforestation dynamics
in times of conflict and peace and the different factors driving these dynamics. We performed …

Estimating the effectiveness of protected areas (PAs) in reducing deforestation is useful to
support decisions on whether to invest in better management of areas already protected or …