Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainable Conservation
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainability, Biodiversity and Conservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 26 January 2026 | Viewed by 1027
Special Issue Editors
Interests: biodiversity monitoring; eDNA monitoring technology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biodiversity represents the fundamental basis of the diversity of life on Earth and serves as a foundation for the natural cycles that sustain our planet and the well-being of humankind. However, the acceleration of industrialization and urbanization, coupled with the intensification of global challenges such as climate change, has resulted in ecosystems being subjected to unparalleled pressure, with biodiversity declining at an alarming rate. This is a significant threat to the ecological balance of the planet and the realization of sustainable development goals. It is, therefore, imperative to conduct an in-depth discussion of ecological principles, an assessment of the current status of biodiversity, and an exploration of sustainable conservation strategies, as these issues have become urgent matters of common concern for the global scientific community, policy makers, and all sectors of society.
To achieve this objective, this Special Issue will collate the most recent research findings and forward-thinking perspectives from the fields of ecology, environmental sciences, biological conservation, and social sciences. The theme of 'Ecology, Biodiversity and Sustainable Conservation' will be the focus of discussion, encompassing ecosystem functions and services, biodiversity assessment and monitoring, species conservation strategies, climate change and biodiversity, sustainable resource management, and the relationship between human activities and biodiversity.
We extend an invitation to experts, scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to this conference by sharing their high-quality work in the form of original research articles, best practices, and critical reviews. Furthermore, we encourage their participation in the promotion of ecological research, biodiversity conservation, and the realization of sustainable development.
Dr. Nengwen Xiao
Dr. Xun Du
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biodiversity monitoring and assessment
- monitoring technology and methods
- ecosystem functions and services
- species conservation strategies
- sustainable resource management
- species endangerment and extinction
- biodiversity conservation
- ecosystem stability
- ecosystem health
- protected areas
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