Global genetic diversity status and trends: towards a suite of Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) for genetic composition
Biodiversity underlies ecosystem resilience, ecosystem function, sustainable economies,
and human well‐being. Understanding how biodiversity sustains ecosystems under …
and human well‐being. Understanding how biodiversity sustains ecosystems under …
Opportunities and challenges of macrogenetic studies
The rapidly emerging field of macrogenetics focuses on analysing publicly accessible
genetic datasets from thousands of species to explore large-scale patterns and predictors of …
genetic datasets from thousands of species to explore large-scale patterns and predictors of …
Set ambitious goals for biodiversity and sustainability
Global biodiversity policy is at a crossroads. Recent global assessments of living nature (1,
2) and climate (3) show worsening trends and a rapidly narrowing window for action. The …
2) and climate (3) show worsening trends and a rapidly narrowing window for action. The …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity targets and indicators in the CBD post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework must be improved
The 196 parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) will soon agree to a post-
2020 global framework for conserving the three elements of biodiversity (genetic, species …
2020 global framework for conserving the three elements of biodiversity (genetic, species …
Genetic diversity loss in the Anthropocene
Anthropogenic habitat loss and climate change are reducing species' geographic ranges,
increasing extinction risk and losses of species' genetic diversity. Although preserving …
increasing extinction risk and losses of species' genetic diversity. Although preserving …
Conserving intraspecific variation for nature's contributions to people
The rapid loss of intraspecific variation is a hidden biodiversity crisis. Intraspecific variation,
which includes the genomic and phenotypic diversity found within and among populations …
which includes the genomic and phenotypic diversity found within and among populations …
Genetic diversity and IUCN Red List status
Abstract The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List is an important
and widely used tool for conservation assessment. The IUCN uses information about a …
and widely used tool for conservation assessment. The IUCN uses information about a …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversity is considered important but interpreted narrowly in country reports to the Convention on Biological Diversity: Current actions and indicators …
International agreements such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) have
committed to conserve, and sustainably and equitably use, biodiversity. The CBD is a vital …
committed to conserve, and sustainably and equitably use, biodiversity. The CBD is a vital …
Biodiversity and conservation of the Cerrado: recent advances and old challenges
Background Covering about 2 Mio. km 2 by the arrival of the first European settlers, the
Cerrado savannas are second in extent only to Amazonian forests amongst the South …
Cerrado savannas are second in extent only to Amazonian forests amongst the South …
Genetic diversity goals and targets have improved, but remain insufficient for clear implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework
Genetic diversity among and within populations of all species is necessary for people and
nature to survive and thrive in a changing world. Over the past three years, commitments for …
nature to survive and thrive in a changing world. Over the past three years, commitments for …