Impacts of Invasive Species on Local Biodiversity and Ecology in the Context of Climate Change
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 744
Special Issue Editors
2. Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR7178, F-67000 Strasbourg, France
3. Institute of Life Sciences and Technologies, Daugavpils University, Daugavpils LV5400, Latvia
Interests: biodiversity of animals; invasive species; conservation of biodiversity; climate change; GIS modeling; morphology
Interests: invasive species; biodiversity; distribution of animals; climate change impact; restoration herpetoculture; invasion management; monitoring; nature conservation
2. Université de Strasbourg, CNRS, IPHC UMR7178, F-67000 Strasbourg, France
Interests: biodiversity of animals; invasive species; herpetoculture; terrariumistics; breeding of exotic species; GIS modeling; data management; distribution of animals; population ecology; nature conservation; morphology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the context of global climate change, invasive species have become one of the main threats to local biodiversity and ecosystems. These species, when entering new regions, can significantly alter the structure and functioning of ecosystems, displacing native species and disrupting ecological balance. This Special Issue, "Impacts of Invasive Species on Local Biodiversity and Ecology in the Context of Climate Change", is dedicated to studying the spread and mechanisms through which invasive species affect ecosystems, as well as developing management strategies to mitigate their negative impacts. We invite researchers to present their work on various aspects of this issue, including the ecological, genetic, and socio-economic consequences of invasions. Special attention will be given to studies that examine the interaction between climate change and the spread of invasive species, as well as innovative approaches to their control and management.
Dr. Oksana Nekrasova
Dr. Mihails Pupins
Dr. Oleksii Marushchak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- invasive species
- biodiversity
- climate change
- ecosystems
- ecological processes and impacts
- invasion management (active plans)
- pathways of the spread of invasions
- mitigation strategies
- socio-economic impacts
- monitoring and control of invasive species
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