The Present and Future of Insect Biodiversity Conservation in the Neotropics: Policy Gaps and Recommendations

Neotropical Entomology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52(3), P. 407 - 421

Published: March 14, 2023

Abstract Emerging evidence suggests that insect populations may be declining at local and global scales, threatening the sustainability of ecosystem services insects provide. Insect declines are particular concern in Neotropics, which holds several world’s hotspots endemism diversity. Conservation policies one way to prevent mitigate declines, yet these usually biased toward vertebrate species. Here, we outline some key policy instruments for biodiversity conservation Neotropics discuss their potential contribution shortcomings conservation. These include species-specific action policies, protected areas Indigenous Community Conserved Areas (ICCAs), sectoral offsetting, market-based mechanisms, international underpin efforts. We highlight although can potentially benefit indirectly, there avenues could better incorporate specific needs into mentioned above. propose improvement. Firstly, evaluating extinction risk more Neotropical target at-risk species with conserve habitats within area-based interventions. Secondly, alternative pest control methods enhanced monitoring a range land-based production sectors. Thirdly, incorporating measurable achievable targets conventions. Finally, emphasise important roles community engagement public awareness achieving improvements policies.

Language: Английский

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Can Constructed Wetlands be Wildlife Refuges? A Review of Their Potential Biodiversity Conservation Value

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 12(4), P. 1442 - 1442

Published: Feb. 15, 2020

The degradation of wetland ecosystems is currently recognized as one the main threats to global biodiversity. As a means compensation, constructed wetlands (CWs), which are built treat agricultural runoff and municipal wastewater, have become important for maintaining Here, we review studies on relationships between CWs their associated biodiversity published over past three decades. In doing so, provide an overview how wildlife utilizes CWs, effects pollutant transformation removal. Beyond primary aim (to purify various kinds wastewater), sub-optimal habitat many species and, in turn, purification function can be strongly influenced by that they support. However, there some difficulties when using conserve because key characteristics these engineered vary from natural wetlands, including fundamental ecological processes. Without proper management intervention, features promote biological invasion, well form ‘ecological trap’ native species. Management options, such basin-wide integrative building more components, partially offset adverse impacts. Overall, awareness managers public regarding potential value conservation remains superficial. More in-depth research, especially balance different stakeholder values wastewater conservationists, now required.

Language: Английский

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Three ways to deliver a net positive impact with biodiversity offsets

Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 35(1), P. 197 - 205

Published: May 11, 2020

Abstract Biodiversity offsetting is the practice of using conservation actions, such as habitat restoration, management, or protection, to compensate for ecological losses caused by development activity, including construction projects. The typical goal no net loss (NNL), which means that all are compensated commensurate offset gains. We focused on a conceptual and methodological exploration positive impact (NPI), an ambitious implies commitment beyond NNL has recently received increasing attention from big business environmental nongovernmental organizations. identified 3 main ways NPI could be delivered: use additional multiplier; slowly developing permanent offsets deliver gains after first been reached during shorter evaluation time interval; combination with partially temporary losses. An important novel variant last mechanism alternate mitigation hierarchy so traditional third step (i.e., onsite rehabilitation) longer counted toward reduced requirements. outcome these factors same damage, larger will required than previously, thereby improving success. As corollary, we show only at 1 ephemeral point in time, before they negative become either impact, depending whether combined if To achieve NPI, must made permanent, agreed‐upon period. NPI‐multiplier modified Achieving fully conditional prior achievement NNL, have frequently observed fail due inadequate policy requirements, poor planning, incomplete implementation. Nevertheless, achieving becomes straightforward can credibly first.

Language: Английский

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Preserving peri-urban land through biodiversity offsets: Between market transactions and planning regulations

Land Use Policy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 127, P. 106545 - 106545

Published: Jan. 25, 2023

Language: Английский

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Simple analysis of biodiversity response functions and multipliers for biodiversity offsetting and other applications

Environmental Modelling & Software, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 106322 - 106322

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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No net loss accounting: Aligning biodiversity offsets with ecosystem accounts

Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 6(1)

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Abstract Biodiversity offsetting and ecosystem accounting are two rapidly developing fields that share a common goal: quantifying changes in ecosystems. Nevertheless, the intersection of these is often overlooked, despite significant synergies they offer. This perspective paper explores this from both sides, highlighting benefits for practice steps needed to make accounts offsetting‐ready . The System Environmental‐Economic Accounting—Ecosystem Accounting (SEEA EA) most widespread sophisticated framework accounting. was designed consistently quantify biodiversity at several spatial scales, including fine scales typically relevant offsetting. Furthermore, components also tightly related key concepts To illustrate this, we provide dictionary cross‐linking terminologies fields. Despite fundamental similarities, developed today not (directly) suitable fine‐scale use. We discuss reasons practical challenges improving suitability Solution : Aligning offers huge opportunity fields, enhancing standardisation practices, making them extensible high level no net loss targets can be achieved by using offsetting‐relevant scalable metrics as condition variables, implementing indices yield meaningful currencies. argue future case studies should recognise quantification loss/gain use cases. And call dedicated pilots apply concrete contexts, transformative potential harnessing policy.

Language: Английский

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Biodiversity

Published: March 21, 2025

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Using natural capital accounting for biodiversity offset policy: a case study from the Australian Capital Territory

Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100687 - 100687

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Integrated assessment of regional approaches for biodiversity offsetting in urban-rural areas – A future based case study from Germany using arable land as an example

Land Use Policy, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 117, P. 106085 - 106085

Published: March 12, 2022

Human interventions, i.e. settlement and construction activities, in the agricultural landscape including farmland but also natural semi-natural habitats are a major driver of biodiversity loss. Consequently, their impacts on nature have to be compensated by no net loss policies many countries around world. However, practical implementation often poses challenges with regard optimal spatial coordination assessment measures, especially case eco-accounts or other habitat banking approaches. Against this backdrop, different approaches offset at regional level analysed due consideration indicators economy, ecology, aesthetics food production. We used an interdisciplinary modelling approach based estimates for offsetting demand until 2030. In integrated land use model, we associated biophysical crop growth model economic optimisation model. The Stuttgart Region – area stiff competition amongst anthropogenic patterns Germany served as study area. Our main focus was arable that has high potential conservation enhancement. context, farmers deemed stakeholder group. observed differing ecological outcomes scenarios considered. urban areas population density low (e.g. city), compensation close site intervention (on-site) may more expensive than off-site compensation. further added value can generated on-site terms visual quality enhancement connectivity, provided measures lend themselves establishing connectivity. spatially unrestricted markets eco credits exacerbate polarisation between rural areas. Therefore, concluded selection should not driven solely economics, optimise overall welfare from societal perspective, resulting need legal constraints. results show trade-offs political goals planning strategies. They can, therefore, thus provide valuable information enables decision-makers clearly weigh up effects policy

Language: Английский

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New indicator of habitat functionality reveals high risk of underestimating trade-offs among sustainable development goals: The case of wild reindeer and hydropower

AMBIO, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 52(4), P. 757 - 768

Published: Feb. 9, 2023

Abstract Although biodiversity is crucial for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), following the current trajectory, we risk failing SDG 15. Using a new indicator quantifying loss of functional habitat (habitat that simultaneously suitable and well-connected), show real impact renewable energy far larger than previously assumed. Specifically, estimate construction hydropower reservoirs in south Norway caused ca. 222 km 2 wild reindeer ( Rangifer tarandus )—which assumed based on land inundation indices (110 ). Fully mitigating these impacts challenging: scenario analyses reveal measures proposed by societal actors would yield only fraction lost (2–12 ) could cause trade-off risks with other SDGs. connectivity environmental assessments, as entire ecological networks several species can be affected beyond reservoirs.

Language: Английский

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