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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 1284

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Prof. Dr. Nophea Sasaki

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Sasin School of Management, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Interests: nature-based solutions; carbon cycling; climate change adaptation and mitigation; biodiversity conservation; sustainability strategies
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Dr. Takuji W. Tsusaka

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Department of Food, Agriculture, and Natual Resources, School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang 12120, Pathum Thani, Thailand
Interests: natural resource governance; ecosystem services; sustainable land use; biodiversity policy; socio-ecological systems; natural resource economics
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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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Rulers of the Open Sky at Risk: Climate-Driven Habitat Shifts of Three Conservation-Priority Raptors in the Eastern Himalayas
by Pranjal Mahananda, Imon Abedin, Anubhav Bhuyan, Malabika Kakati Saikia, Prasanta Kumar Saikia, Hilloljyoti Singha and Shantanu Kundu
Biology 2025, 14(10), 1376; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14101376 - 8 Oct 2025
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Raptors, being at top of the food chain, serve as important models to study the impact of changing climate, as they are more vulnerable due to their unique ecology. They are vulnerable to extinction, with 52% species declining population and 18% are threatened [...] Read more.
Raptors, being at top of the food chain, serve as important models to study the impact of changing climate, as they are more vulnerable due to their unique ecology. They are vulnerable to extinction, with 52% species declining population and 18% are threatened globally. The effect of climate change on raptors is poorly studied in the Eastern Himalayan region. The present study offers a complete investigation of climate change effects on the raptors in the northeast region of the Eastern Himalayas, employing ensemble species distribution modeling. The future predictions were employed to model the climate change across two socioeconomic pathways (SSP) i.e. SSP245 and SSP585 for the periods 2041–2060 and 2061–2080. Specifically, five algorithms were employed for the ensemble model, viz. boosted regression tree (BRT), generalized linear model (GLM), multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS), maximum entropy (MaxEnt) and random forest (RF). The study highlights worrying results, as only 10.5% area of the NE region is presently suitable for Falco severus, 11.4% for the critically endangered Gyps tenuirostris, and a mere 6.9% area is presently suitable for the endangered Haliaeetus leucoryphus. The most influential covariates were precipitation of the driest quarter, precipitation of the wettest month, and temperature seasonality. Future projection revealed reduction of 33–41% in suitable habitats for F. severus, G. tenuirostris is expected to lose 53–96% of its suitable habitats, and H. leucoryphus has lost nearly 94–99% of its suitable habitats. Such decline indicates apparent habitat fragmentation, with shrinking habitat patches. Full article
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Knowledge Structure and Evolution of Wetland Plant Diversity Research: Visual Exploration Based on CiteSpace
by Xuanrui Zhang, Shikun Chen, Pengfu Yao, Jiahui Han and Ri Jin
Biology 2025, 14(7), 781; https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14070781 - 27 Jun 2025
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Plant diversity, as a critical indicator of wetland ecosystem health and functionality, has garnered extensive research attention. However, systematic and quantitative assessments of research advancements in wetland plant diversity remain inadequate. This study pioneers a global bibliometric analysis of wetland plant diversity research [...] Read more.
Plant diversity, as a critical indicator of wetland ecosystem health and functionality, has garnered extensive research attention. However, systematic and quantitative assessments of research advancements in wetland plant diversity remain inadequate. This study pioneers a global bibliometric analysis of wetland plant diversity research (1986–2025), designed to systematically examine its worldwide patterns, knowledge architecture, and evolutionary trends. Bibliometric analysis was performed using CiteSpace V6.2.R4 (64-bit) software on 482 publications retrieved from the Web of Science Core Collection. Results indicate that the United States, Canada, China, and several European countries have collectively prioritized wetland plant diversity research, forming a close international collaboration network. Research themes initially centered on species composition, community structure, and diversity metrics have expanded to multiple dimensions such as ecosystem functions and services, environmental change impacts, and wetland management and restoration, forming several key research clusters. Keyword time-zone mapping reveals the trajectory of research themes from basic descriptions to applied and environmental relevance, while emergent analyses accurately identify hotspots and frontiers of current research such as ecosystem services, functional diversity, and climate change impacts. These findings contribute to comprehending the overall framework and developmental trajectories in wetland plant diversity research, and provide a reference for identifying potential research gaps and planning future research directions. Full article
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