Scientific foundations for an ecosystem goal, milestones and indicators for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework.
Journal
Nature ecology & evolution
ISSN: 2397-334X
Titre abrégé: Nat Ecol Evol
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101698577
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 2021
10 2021
Historique:
received:
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2021
accepted:
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07
2021
pubmed:
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2021
medline:
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2021
entrez:
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2021
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Résumé
Despite substantial conservation efforts, the loss of ecosystems continues globally, along with related declines in species and nature's contributions to people. An effective ecosystem goal, supported by clear milestones, targets and indicators, is urgently needed for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and beyond to support biodiversity conservation, the UN Sustainable Development Goals and efforts to abate climate change. Here, we describe the scientific foundations for an ecosystem goal and milestones, founded on a theory of change, and review available indicators to measure progress. An ecosystem goal should include three core components: area, integrity and risk of collapse. Targets-the actions that are necessary for the goals to be met-should address the pathways to ecosystem loss and recovery, including safeguarding remnants of threatened ecosystems, restoring their area and integrity to reduce risk of collapse and retaining intact areas. Multiple indicators are needed to capture the different dimensions of ecosystem area, integrity and risk of collapse across all ecosystem types, and should be selected for their fitness for purpose and relevance to goal components. Science-based goals, supported by well-formulated action targets and fit-for-purpose indicators, will provide the best foundation for reversing biodiversity loss and sustaining human well-being.
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pubmed: 34400825
doi: 10.1038/s41559-021-01538-5
pii: 10.1038/s41559-021-01538-5
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Journal Article
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Langues
eng
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1338-1349Informations de copyright
© 2021. Springer Nature Limited.
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