Central and South America (CSA) is a highly diverse region, both culturally and biologically.
It has one of the highest levels of biodiversity on the planet (Hoorn et al., 2010; Zador et al …

In 2010, the 192 State Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) adopted a
Strategic Plan to halt biodiversity loss and ensure the sustainable and equitable use of …

Crop wild relatives (CWR) are plant species which are more or less closely related to crops.
They are a vital resource by providing a pool of genetic variation that can be used in …

The physical structure of vegetation and species composition determine the storage
potential of biomass and strong influence on the regional and global carbon cycle. The …

Due to the expeditious rise in anthropogenic activities and rapid extractive pressure,
protected areas in the Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) are experiencing significant losses in …

Biological diversity has been recognized as a global asset that is key to the well-being and
survival of present and future generations. In response to massive destruction of the world's …

The effects of climate change on biodiversity are imminent, and these turn out to be
particularly alarming for the tropical montane cloud forest. The disappearance of fragments …

Eco-development seeks to balance economic development with biodiversity conservation,
enhancing the effectiveness of protected area management. This paper examines the labor …

Implementing effective conservation requires an understanding of factors affecting
deforestation and forest degradation. Previous studies have investigated factors affecting …

RESUMO O artigo avalia os riscos ambientais e sociais da Região Metropolitana do Rio de
Janeiro (RMRJ) a maior e mais complexa metrópole litorânea brasileira diante das …