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A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research

Maasri, Alain; Jaehnig, Sonja C.; Adamescu, Mihai C.; Adrian, Rita; Baigun, Claudio; Baird, Donald J.; Batista-Morales, Angelica; Bonada, Nuria; Brown, Lee E.; Cai, Qinghua; Campos-Silva, Joao, V; Clausnitzer, Viola; Contreras-MacBeath, Topiltzin; Cooke, Steven J.; Datry, Thibault; Delacamara, Gonzalo; De Meester, Luc; Dijkstra, Klaus-Douwe B.; Van Tu Do; Domisch, Sami;
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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

    Sustainable Development Goals

    Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

    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