Global biodiversity conservation priorities
Issue Date
7-2006
Abstract
The location of and threats to biodiversity are distributed unevenly, so prioritization is essential to minimize biodiversity loss. To address this need, biodiversity conservation organizations have proposed nine templates of global priorities over the past decade. Here, we review the concepts, methods, results, impacts, and challenges of these prioritizations of conservation practice within the theoretical irreplaceability/vulnerability framework of systematic conservation planning. Most of the templates prioritize highly irreplaceable regions; some are reactive (prioritizing high vulnerability), and others are proactive (prioritizing low vulnerability). We hope this synthesis improves understanding of these prioritization approaches and that it results in more efficient allocation of geographically flexible conservation funding.
Source or Periodical Title
Science
ISSN
368075
Volume
313
Issue
5783
Page
58-61
Document Type
Article
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Brooks, Thomas & Mittermeier, Russell & Fonseca, Gustavo & Gerlach, Justin & Hoffmann, Michael & Lamoreux, John & Mittermeier, C & Pilgrim, John & Rodrigues, A. (2006). Global Biodiversity Conservation Priorities. Science (New York, N.Y.). 313. 58-61.
Identifier
DOI: 10.1126/science.1127609
Digital Copy
YES