A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research

Abstract

Global freshwater biodiversity is declining dramatically, and meeting the challenges of this crisis requires bold goals and the mobilisation of substantial resources. While the reasons are varied, investments in both research and conservation of freshwater biodiversity lag far behind those in the terrestrial and marine realms. Inspired by a global consultation, we identify 15 pressing priority needs, grouped into five research areas, in an effort to support informed stewardship of freshwater biodiversity. The proposed agenda aims to advance freshwater biodiversity research globally as a critical step in improving coordinated actions towards its sustainable management and conservation.

Keywords

data infrastructure; ecology; freshwater biodiversity crisis; freshwaters; management; monitoring; research priorities; social ecology

Published in

Ecology Letters
2022, volume: 25, number: 2
Publisher: WILEY

SLU Authors

• Johnson, Richard

  • Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
    

Global goals (SDG)

SDG15 Life on land

UKÄ Subject classification

Ecology

Publication identifier

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ele.13931

Permanent link to this page (URI)

https://res.slu.se/id/publ/114695