Biodiversity of Urban Ecosystems in the Global South: Challenges and Conservation
A special issue of Diversity (ISSN 1424-2818). This special issue belongs to the section "Biodiversity Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 567
Special Issue Editors
Interests: plant ecology and evolution; aquatic macrophytes; plant-environment relationships; plant-animal interactions; mangrove forest
Interests: insect morphology; systematics; taxonomy; Pentatomomorpha; Pentatomidae
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Dear Colleagues,
Urban ecosystems in the Global South are characterized by substantial biodiversity, yet they remain inadequately studied and increasingly vulnerable to the pressures of rapid urbanization and environmental change. These areas support unique species assemblages that have adapted to urban challenges, including habitat fragmentation, pollution, and climate change. Despite their ecological significance, the persistence of endemic and rare species is threatened by unregulated urban development.
This Special Issue seeks to compile both review and original research articles that comprehensively investigate the ecological dynamics and species interactions within urban ecosystems of the Global South. We stress the necessity of incorporating ecological analyses that examine the complex interrelations among species, the impacts of habitat loss, and the valuation of ecosystem services. Furthermore, research that evaluates the role of green infrastructure in mitigating biodiversity loss and enhancing ecological resilience in these urban settings is highly encouraged. Through this focus, we aim to illuminate the biological importance of urban ecosystems in the Global South and to provide actionable strategies for sustainable urban planning and biodiversity conservation.
Dr. Guilherme Demetrio
Dr. Kim Ribeiro Barão
Prof. Dr. Jean Carlos Santos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green infrastructure
- habitat fragmentation
- urban biodiversity
- urban conservation
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