Developing a national level evidence-based toolbox for addressing freshwater biodiversity threats

Reid, Jessica L.; Bergman, Jordanna N.; Kadykalo, Andrew N.; Taylor, Jessica J.; Twardek, William M.; Rytwinski, Trina; Chhor, Auston D.; Frempong‐Manso, Acacia; Martel, André L.; Lapointe, Nicolas W. R.; Bennett, Joseph; Nguyen, Vivian M.; Reid, Andrea J.; Marty, Jérôme; Robinson, Stacey A.; Drake, David; Winegardner, Amanda K.; Gregory‐Eaves, Irene; Taylor, Mark K.; Smol, John P.; Creed, Irena F.; O’Connor, Constance M.; Cooke, Steven J.

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2022.109533

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“…Owing to the complexity and distinctiveness of freshwater ecosystems such syntheses can help conceptualize complex scientific results and conclusions, and make scientific evidence more readily available to policymakers and legislators. Similarly, regional syntheses (particularly in the global south) are needed to extend the overview of freshwater ecosystems worldwide and could reach out to a wider audience if translated into the native language (Reid et al, 2022).…”

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Freshwater conservation: Lost in limnology?

Barouillet,

González‐Trujillo,

Geist

et al. 2023

Aquatic Conservation

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Although scientific research has identified the causes of undesirable ecological changes in fresh waters, translating the results of research into practical conservation and management, and raising awareness of the need for action, is often inadequate. This Viewpoint considers the present coverage of conservation‐related freshwater research, the application of science to conservation, the extent of collaboration between international organizations, and the level of awareness of freshwater ecosystems and the need for their conservation. Far greater attention has been given to conservation in marine than freshwater areas. This is illustrated by the respective number of publications in the scientific literature, an imbalance in the UN Sustainable Development goals, and, until recently, the lack of an explicit reference to freshwater ecosystems in the UN Global Biodiversity Framework. Four case studies are presented as examples of how freshwater conservation can be made more effective: involving local communities in applying nature‐based solutions; bringing scientists and stakeholders together to discuss how to improve freshwater management; collaborating at a global scale in freshwater protection and restoration; and demonstrating how scientists and government can work together to reconcile the competing needs of nature and human society. Producing and implementing effective conservation and management plans needs a recognition of the extensive diversity of freshwater habitats and species, as well as a systematic evaluation of how scientific information can be translated into action at local, regional and global scales. Data on freshwater ecosystems need to be accessible, comprehensible, unambiguous and available to all those working on practical conservation projects. Many international organizations are already active in this field, but greater collaboration would make their work more effective. Raising awareness needs education and training, carefully targeted at a wide range of audiences, and communicated using the full range of media now available.

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Section: Discussion and Recommendationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Similarly, regional syntheses (particularly in the global south) are needed to extend the overview of freshwater ecosystems worldwide and could reach out to a wider audience if translated into the native language (Reid et al, 2022).…”

Section: Is the Present Coverage Of Freshwater Research Balanced?mentioning

confidence: 99%