Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Microbiomes
A section of Challenges (ISSN 2078-1547).
Section Information
Biodiversity loss is a critical threat to planetary health. With a solutions-driven approach, this section of Challenges investigates the profound impacts of human activity on both local and global ecosystems, including the biosphere as a whole. We cover a wide range of topics, from efforts to address the visible decline in species to the often-overlooked but vital disruptions in microbial communities, which are the foundation of all ecosystems. By emphasizing ecological interdependence and the need to protect natural environments, we also explore how human behavior and socio-political and economic systems either support or undermine environmental health. We publish regular research papers, viewpoints and reviews, and invite all authors to explain the relevance of their work to advancing environmental sustainability and planetary health.
Keywords
- Impacts of Biodiversity Loss, Species Decline, Microbial Communities
- Consequences of Habitat Destruction, Ecosystem Disruption
- Ecological Conservation, Natural Environment Protection
- Environmental Restoration, Environmental Stewardship
- Rewilding Initiatives, Ecosystems Rehabilitation
- Impacts of Climate Change on Biosphere
- Environmental Health, Ecological Interdependence
- Sustainable Practices, Regenerative Solutions
- Green Infrastructure, Microbiome-Inspired Green Infrastructure (MIGI)
- Nature-based Solutions
- Human Impact, Socio-political Systems and Global Ecology
- Community-led Conservation, Collaborative Actions for Sustainability
