Ecological Functions and Conservation of Wetland Systems
A special issue of Land (ISSN 2073-445X). This special issue belongs to the section "Land Systems and Global Change".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2025) | Viewed by 203
Special Issue Editor
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wetland ecosystems are vital for biodiversity, water regulation, and local livelihoods, offering essential ecological functions such as water filtration, flood control, and habitats for wildlife. Despite their importance, the relationship between wetland conservation and local livelihoods, particularly in rural and smallholder communities, is often underexplored. These communities rely on wetlands for water, food, and income, making them highly vulnerable to land use changes and environmental degradation.
Recent research calls for integrating land change science and political ecology to better understand the interconnectedness between ecological functions, land use patterns, and household livelihood strategies. This approach emphasizes the need to consider both ecological and socio-economic factors in wetland conservation efforts. By exploring how changing livelihoods and landscapes are co-produced, this research aims to provide a deeper understanding of the impacts of wetland degradation on local communities and offer insights into sustainable conservation practices. Addressing these complexities is crucial for promoting both ecological preservation and the well-being of communities dependent on wetlands in the face of global environmental challenges.
This Special Issue is interested in examining key processes through either empirical research or conceptual/theoretical work, including, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Land use change and wetland conservation;
- Wetland and climate change adaptation;
- Human activities and wetland ecosystem impact;
- Social perceptions and cultural value of wetland ecological functions;
- Wetland degradation and restoration.
We welcome contributions from authors in related fields. Regional and scalar diversity in contributions is also encouraged. Proposed titles and abstracts (250 words) can be submitted by 31 July 2025 to the guest editors, at cqb@sicau.edu.cn, for possible feedback, if prospective authors want some feedback before preparing their manuscripts.
Prof. Dr. Qibing Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wetland ecosystems
- biodiversity conservation
- climate change adaptation
- human impact on wetlands
- wetland restoration
- land use change
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