Sustainability of Biodiversity and Wildlife Based on Conservation Biology
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2026 | Viewed by 26
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues
The ongoing biodiversity crisis, driven by habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and unsustainable exploitation, has placed immense pressure on wildlife populations across the globe. Conservation biology—a multidisciplinary science grounded in ecology, genetics, and environmental science—plays a critical role in developing strategies to preserve species and ecosystems. Maintaining biodiversity is not only essential for ecological stability and evolutionary processes but also vital to human well-being, as biodiversity supports food security, climate resilience, and the health of natural ecosystems.
This Special Issue, “Sustainability of Biodiversity and Wildlife Based on Conservation Biology”, aims to bring together original research, reviews, and case studies that explore practical, theoretical, and policy-based approaches to biodiversity conservation. This subject aligns with the core scope of Sustainability, which addresses the interconnections between ecological, social, and economic systems.
We particularly welcome contributions that explore the following topics:
- Conservation strategies in terrestrial, aquatic, and marine environments;
- The role of indigenous knowledge and community-based conservation;
- Landscape and habitat connectivity;
- Wildlife monitoring using emerging technologies (e.g., remote sensing and bioacoustics);
- Policy frameworks and international collaboration for biodiversity protection;
- Climate adaptation strategies for endangered species;
- Human-wildlife conflict mitigation.
By highlighting these themes, this Special Issue aims to support the development of sustainable, science-based solutions to biodiversity loss and foster interdisciplinary dialogue in pursuit of global conservation goals.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Prof. Dr. Carrie P. Freeman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- conservation biology
- biodiversity
- wildlife sustainability
- endangered species
- habitat preservation
- ecosystem services
- sustainable development
- climate change
- conservation policy
- genetic diversity
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