Freshwater Biodiversity Hotspots in 2025
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Freshwater Biodiversity".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 619
Special Issue Editor
Interests: freshwater biology; evolutionary ecology; host–parasite interactions; non-genetic inheritance; community and ecosystem ecology; eco-evolutionary dynamics
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Dear Colleagues,
Freshwater ecosystems are vital reservoirs of global biodiversity, supporting a remarkable array of species and ecological processes. Despite covering less than 1% of the Earth’s surface, they are home to over 10% of all known species, including many which are endemic and highly specialized. However, these ecosystems face escalating threats from habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and invasive species, leading to rapid biodiversity loss. In this context, identifying and conserving freshwater biodiversity hotspots—areas of exceptionally high species richness and ecological value—have become a global priority.
This Special Issue, titled “Freshwater Biodiversity Hotspots in 2025”, aims to explore the ecological significance, current status, and future prospects of these critical regions. We invite contributions that address key themes such as the identification of emerging hotspots, the impacts of environmental change on freshwater species and habitats, the role of functional diversity in ecosystem resilience, and innovative approaches to conservation and restoration. Studies may focus on specific taxa, ecosystems, or geographic regions, as well as interdisciplinary research which integrates ecological, social, and policy dimensions.
By gathering cutting-edge research, this Special Issue seeks to advance our understanding of freshwater biodiversity hotspots and provide actionable insights for their conservation. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that contribute to this important dialogue. Join us in shaping strategies to protect these invaluable ecosystems for future generations.
Dr. Simon Blanchet
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- freshwater biodiversity
- biodiversity hotspots
- conservation strategies
- climate change impacts
- ecosystem resilience
- species richness
- genetic diversity
- phylogenetic diversity
- functional diversity
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