Impacts of Climate Change on Terrestrial Carbon Cycling and Biodiversity Across Spatial and Temporal Scales
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Conservation Biology and Biodiversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 21 December 2025 | Viewed by 322
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Interests: nature-based solutions; carbon cycling; climate change adaptation and mitigation; biodiversity conservation; sustainability strategies
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Interests: natural resource governance; ecosystem services; sustainable land use; biodiversity policy; socio-ecological systems; natural resource economics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Climate change significantly affects terrestrial carbon cycling and biodiversity, influencing ecosystem functions, species interactions, and carbon fluxes across spatial and temporal scales. These changes pose challenges to ecosystem resilience, sustainability, and global conservation goals, particularly under frameworks such as the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Understanding these complex interactions is crucial for developing effective mitigation and adaptation strategies.
This Special Issue aims to explore the multifaceted impacts of climate change on terrestrial carbon cycling and biodiversity, focusing on cross-scale interactions and the implications for global conservation initiatives. The goal is to bridge scientific research with policy and business strategies to enhance ecosystem resilience and promote sustainable development. This Special Issue aligns with Biology's focus on biodiversity, conservation, and environmental sustainability.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives on (but not limited to) the following themes:
- Carbon Dynamics and Ecosystem Feedbacks: The effects on carbon sequestration, decomposition rates, and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Biodiversity and Species Distribution: Changes in species composition, habitat connectivity, and ecosystem functions.
- Cross-Scale Interactions: The integration of remote sensing, field experiments, and modeling to capture spatial and temporal variations.
- Policy and Business Implications: Alignment with the UN CBD targets, contributions to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and responsible business practices for the conservation of biodiversity.
- Nature-based Solutions (NbSs): Evaluations of NbSs for climate adaptation and mitigation, focusing on biodiversity and carbon sequestration.
We look forward to receiving your contributions, which will enhance our understanding of the impacts of climate change on terrestrial ecosystems and guide strategic actions for conservation, restoration, and sustainable business practices.
Prof. Dr. Nophea Sasaki
Dr. Takuji W. Tsusaka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- climate change
- terrestrial carbon cycling
- biodiversity
- spatial and temporal scales
- ecosystem resilience
- UN CBD
- UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration
- responsible business
- nature-based solutions
- sustainable development
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