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Bridging the research-implementation gap in IUCN Red List assessments.
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Trends in ecology & evolution [Trends Ecol Evol] 2022 Apr; Vol. 37 (4), pp. 359-370. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 19. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species is central in biodiversity conservation, but insufficient resources hamper its long-term growth, updating, and consistency. Models or automated calculations can alleviate those challenges by providing standardised estimates required for assessments, or prioritising species for (re-)assessments. However, while numerous scientific papers have proposed such methods, few have been integrated into assessment practice, highlighting a critical research-implementation gap. We believe this gap can be bridged by fostering communication and collaboration between academic researchers and Red List practitioners, and by developing and maintaining user-friendly platforms to automate application of the methods. We propose that developing methods better encompassing Red List criteria, systems, and drivers is the next priority to support the Red List.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests No interests to declare.<br /> (Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1872-8383
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Trends in ecology & evolution
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35065822
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2021.12.002